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tonks dumped this in
on 23 May 2004: Last year, I had to reschedule his neutering twice b/c I didn't get him into the carrier on first try for two days running. After each attempt, he ran and hid under the deepest darkest furniture and there was no way to get him out. Until now, I've never had a problem getting a cat into a carrier (not that they went in willingly, mind you). The trick is to get them into a room where there is nowhere to hide. If your kitty likes to play, you could lure him with a feather toy into a room, maybe the bathroom. The trick is to not let on that you're trying to catch him. Have a pair of heavy gloves in there already if you can't handle them without being scratched all to hell. -- Cheryl |
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 19:05:04 -0500, Cheryl
wrote: tonks dumped this in on 23 May 2004: Last year, I had to reschedule his neutering twice b/c I didn't get him into the carrier on first try for two days running. After each attempt, he ran and hid under the deepest darkest furniture and there was no way to get him out. Until now, I've never had a problem getting a cat into a carrier (not that they went in willingly, mind you). The trick is to get them into a room where there is nowhere to hide. If your kitty likes to play, you could lure him with a feather toy into a room, maybe the bathroom. The trick is to not let on that you're trying to catch him. Have a pair of heavy gloves in there already if you can't handle them without being scratched all to hell. Easier said than done! I've never had this problem with cats before either, but this boy is a little terror. Yeah, the bathroom would be the best place, but he is very suspicious of what he considers unusual or odd behavior on my part, like trying to get him into the bathroom would be. He doesn't even like it when i walk near him wearing dark shoes or pants. He's very skittish and untrusting most of the time, despite that I am as gentle and patient as can be with him. Having said that, there's no sweeter sight than Cocopuff lying in the sun on the front room rug, on his back, with his tummy up for some tummy rubs. He'll let me rub his tummy and pet him then, but try to approach him when he's not in the mood, and he's under the nearest piece of furnitre before you can touch him. Gloves sound like a great idea! I'll remember that. m |
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On Sun, 23 May 2004 19:05:04 -0500, Cheryl
wrote: tonks dumped this in on 23 May 2004: Last year, I had to reschedule his neutering twice b/c I didn't get him into the carrier on first try for two days running. After each attempt, he ran and hid under the deepest darkest furniture and there was no way to get him out. Until now, I've never had a problem getting a cat into a carrier (not that they went in willingly, mind you). The trick is to get them into a room where there is nowhere to hide. If your kitty likes to play, you could lure him with a feather toy into a room, maybe the bathroom. The trick is to not let on that you're trying to catch him. Have a pair of heavy gloves in there already if you can't handle them without being scratched all to hell. Easier said than done! I've never had this problem with cats before either, but this boy is a little terror. Yeah, the bathroom would be the best place, but he is very suspicious of what he considers unusual or odd behavior on my part, like trying to get him into the bathroom would be. He doesn't even like it when i walk near him wearing dark shoes or pants. He's very skittish and untrusting most of the time, despite that I am as gentle and patient as can be with him. Having said that, there's no sweeter sight than Cocopuff lying in the sun on the front room rug, on his back, with his tummy up for some tummy rubs. He'll let me rub his tummy and pet him then, but try to approach him when he's not in the mood, and he's under the nearest piece of furnitre before you can touch him. Gloves sound like a great idea! I'll remember that. m |
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tonks dumped this in
on 23 May 2004: He doesn't even like it when i walk near him wearing dark shoes or pants. That sounds like Bonnie. She doesn't like it if I wear shoes. She's always had a sort of foot fetish, but if I put shoes on she is outta here. -- Cheryl |
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tonks dumped this in
on 23 May 2004: He doesn't even like it when i walk near him wearing dark shoes or pants. That sounds like Bonnie. She doesn't like it if I wear shoes. She's always had a sort of foot fetish, but if I put shoes on she is outta here. -- Cheryl |
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"Cheryl" wrote in message ... tonks dumped this in on 23 May 2004: He doesn't even like it when i walk near him wearing dark shoes or pants. That sounds like Bonnie. She doesn't like it if I wear shoes. She's always had a sort of foot fetish, but if I put shoes on she is outta here. Gnarly Jean used to wake me up by licking my toes. You know, in between them, where the skin is especially sensitive. It was very strange. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 5/18/2004 |
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"Cheryl" wrote in message ... tonks dumped this in on 23 May 2004: He doesn't even like it when i walk near him wearing dark shoes or pants. That sounds like Bonnie. She doesn't like it if I wear shoes. She's always had a sort of foot fetish, but if I put shoes on she is outta here. Gnarly Jean used to wake me up by licking my toes. You know, in between them, where the skin is especially sensitive. It was very strange. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 5/18/2004 |
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"tonks" wrote in message ... On Sun, 23 May 2004 18:24:04 -0500, Cheryl wrote: "Barb" dumped this in on 23 May 2004: Gee, if they have to go to the vet or if we are relocating I just put each cat into the carriers. It's not like I say, "Okay, girls, please go in." They don't like to go in unless they know we are going to return home. I've gotten a couple of scratches but if it were really bad I would put on gardening gloves. I am the boss and sometimes going into those carriers is for their own little good. Sooner or later you are going to have to get your cat into a carrier and although this may be later I say-Go for it! Yup. I have to get Bonnie to the vet next Saturday for her yearly and not looking forward to it. But I planned for a Sat appt because our routine is for her to be in my bedroom on Sat mornings with the door shut (she's used to that) only this time there will be a carrier in there. I know I can pick her up when we're on the bed, she might scratch me going into the carrier, but there is no choice for her. I've got this problem with my boy Coco, the one who ate the string a week ago. His hell-raising when I try to get him in a carrier to go to the vet is why I was extra-worried about the string episode-- if he needs to go in an emergency, and if he isn't so distressed as to be docile, then we're in trouble. Last year, I had to reschedule his neutering twice b/c I didn't get him into the carrier on first try for two days running. After each attempt, he ran and hid under the deepest darkest furniture and there was no way to get him out. On the third day I snuck up on him and grabbed him by the scruff and literally wrestled him into the carrier. It was a nightmare. Hmm. I'm thinking tranquilizer dart. Haven't they got an indoor variety? :') Just kidding. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 5/18/2004 |
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"tonks" wrote in message ... On Sun, 23 May 2004 18:24:04 -0500, Cheryl wrote: "Barb" dumped this in on 23 May 2004: Gee, if they have to go to the vet or if we are relocating I just put each cat into the carriers. It's not like I say, "Okay, girls, please go in." They don't like to go in unless they know we are going to return home. I've gotten a couple of scratches but if it were really bad I would put on gardening gloves. I am the boss and sometimes going into those carriers is for their own little good. Sooner or later you are going to have to get your cat into a carrier and although this may be later I say-Go for it! Yup. I have to get Bonnie to the vet next Saturday for her yearly and not looking forward to it. But I planned for a Sat appt because our routine is for her to be in my bedroom on Sat mornings with the door shut (she's used to that) only this time there will be a carrier in there. I know I can pick her up when we're on the bed, she might scratch me going into the carrier, but there is no choice for her. I've got this problem with my boy Coco, the one who ate the string a week ago. His hell-raising when I try to get him in a carrier to go to the vet is why I was extra-worried about the string episode-- if he needs to go in an emergency, and if he isn't so distressed as to be docile, then we're in trouble. Last year, I had to reschedule his neutering twice b/c I didn't get him into the carrier on first try for two days running. After each attempt, he ran and hid under the deepest darkest furniture and there was no way to get him out. On the third day I snuck up on him and grabbed him by the scruff and literally wrestled him into the carrier. It was a nightmare. Hmm. I'm thinking tranquilizer dart. Haven't they got an indoor variety? :') Just kidding. --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.688 / Virus Database: 449 - Release Date: 5/18/2004 |
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