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Old December 15th 06, 03:59 PM posted to rec.pets.cats.health+behav
cybercat
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Default Using a Pet Carrier


"BC" wrote in message
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I started taking care of a stray a few months ago and want to take her
to the vet for a checkup, shots etc. Even though stray someone had been
taking care of her, she's friendly and has gotten used to us pretty
easily.

But I cannot get her in a pet carrier! Ive tried several times and
several carriers, including a large one for dogs. Before I can get the
door closed she is out!!! I searched for a vet that would make house
calls but havent found one in Tulsa Ok. Any help will be
appreciated. Im trying to get her used to it a bit at a time with the
top off etc but hasnt helped yet

thx BC


You have to have one hand on the cat at all times, the other on
the door of the carrier. Is it a hard-sided carrier?

What I have to do with my Gracie is, stand the thing on end
on the couch, in a room far from where she is. If I allow her
to see me get it out, I will not be able to catch her.

Once I pick her up, speed is of the essence.

I hold her by the tops of her legs, in other words, I hold
her legs together until the instant I put her, tail first, in
the carrier, then I have one hand on her and one on the door.
If I don't do this, she becomes the Thing With 50 Rigid
Legs and I can't get her in.