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Old December 15th 06, 02:38 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
sheelagh
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Default Using a Pet Carrier


BC wrote:

I started taking care of a stray a few months ago and want to take her
to the vet for a checkup, shots etc.

Well done & thank you for caring enough to do that for her.

But I cannot get her in a pet carrier! Ive tried several times and
several carriers,

I have had the same problem several times too.
Does she allow you to pet her & pick her up?
It is not essential that she does, but helpful.
If she doesn't, ensure that you have the carrier open somewhere to
hand, ready & waiting for you to just pop her in.Also have a hand towel
ready too & the moment you get hold of her,cover her in the
towel,making sure that she is totally covered by it,scoop kitty up in
the towel,then pop her in.
If she won't allow her to hold her, then drop the towel on top of her
so that she has to find her way out of it,scoop her up,& put towel &
kitty in the pet carrier.Don't try wrapping it all round her in case
she can't get out, just cover her enough to make sure that she can find
her way out of the towel again, & bingo, kitty is the the pet carier.
Good luck btw)
S.