I had a vet come to my house an tranquilize my cats to get them in a carrier...try getting a big 18lb cat in a carrier that doesn't want to go. You find out just how strong that cat is, when they choose to be...plus, many cats are smart, they know exactly what you're doing.
Hi bigconan! I know exactly what you mean! Our cat is only seven pounds but she can wriggle right out of my grasp and I DO know how to hold a cat the right way. The situation is either now or never! I hate when she has to go!!!!
You know, it's a great video but it's done with the worlds most docile cats. I'd love to see you try any of those tips with my cat, she turns into a raging devil-cat when it's time to go in the carrier. I've tried all the tips that you've mentioned but she simply doesn't like going in. I'm preparing to do battle right now..........wish me luck.
The only thing that helped me was picking my cat up by gripping the skin on the back of her neck and carrying her like a mother cat to her carrier. She freaks after she's in, but she never fights in that position.
My cat does not like being picked up bites and claws and will rip into you. I need to get her into a carrier for a vet visit. She is sick and still putting up a big fight. She has taken a chunk out of my hand already and I would like to see them put a cat like her into a carrier. Most people looing for tips are not looking for tips on how to put calm cat into the carrier.
Even cats who HATE their carriers at home will be more than happy to jump back into it once they are at the vet's. It becomes a safe space for them where the vet can't reach them.
My cat's got to go to the vet today, and he always knows what's up. It's always a challenge to get him into the carrier without getting my face ripped off!
I think the most useful information here when dealing with a non docile cat is to have the carrier all year round near their fave places and getting them used to it.
Show how to do that with a cat who doesn't want to go in. We've got one who won't even let us get close enough to pick her up, let alone put her in the carrier.
How you approach the animal is a big one too. When we are worried our behavior becomes odd and the cat sees that something is wrong and goes into mental mode. My mum struggles to put the flea treatment on the cat because she grabs her and expects her to run. My mum would say "You've got to be quick because she can smell it as soon as you open it" I usually stroke her, open the flea treatment, I'll even show it to her, then i'll stroke the neck, calmly put on the treatment. She might pull a face saying "fuck, that's cold, what is that? what have you done?" but because she loves being stroked, she'll forget instantly and continue to enjoy strokes. The only difference between chaos and a pleasant experience is how we feel. Saying that, I've got to put a sick cat in a carrier today, having not done it before and I am pretty apprehensive. Hopefully I won't eat my words later.
Excellent! Following this guide made putting my tabby in the carrier as easy as 1-2-3. The little details on carrier placement and how to grab the cat made all the difference. Thanks for posting this video guide online!
You make it look tremendously easy. Even with all your tips, my cats fight like crazy. Takes multiple attempts to get one in the carrier. Not a fun experience for either of us. 😿
This is my favourite video. Every time I have to take my older cat to the vet I use either the face forward or backwards methods and it works surprisingly well even for my boy who isn’t docile. I’ve used it for a couple years now! Today I’m watching it again because I’m taking him again.
Lots of great info, thank you for posting. Your techniques definitely beat me trying to pry their 4 paws off the opening of the carrier as they spread eagle to keep from going in, LOL!
Catwoman12nc, that is EXACTLY my problem. Once their claws hook onto the sides, you cannot push down, I'm afraid of hurting her. The paws must be lifted UP and then in, yeah, try this while holding a struggling cat! I know you know how it feels! Good luck to you!
AWWWW! All the kitties are SO adorable!!! I love them all! Our kitty SCREAMS, she's so afraid of the vet. She came to us feral and had rotten teeth, which had to be removed, she had a tail bite which was badly infected, a nasty dig on top of one of her paws. She had to stay in kitty hospital for days. They fixed all her wounds and removed the broken teeth and when my husband picked her up, she was like new! She kept meowing and was so happy to be home. She ate and drank and must've felt like a million being all fixed up. We now have to take her for her annual shots because she and in/out door cat. We live on a dead end street and have our own place but being she goes out, she must have Revolution and around five or six annual vaccines. A check up too. She fights and tries to back out of my holding her. She tries to hold onto the sides of the carrier and I cannot push down, I don't want to hurt her claws. If I release my grip on her, I'm done so it's now or never kind of thing! Please, any advice will be much appreciated. We love her dearly and don't want to add any undue stress. Thank you!
Excellent video. My kitty does not do carriers well at all. I was more stressed about getting her in than she was this morning. i did get great tips from this vid. I used the front entrance, head first, method. The hands on front and back legs was perfect. Definitely a much better experience than the last attempt!
I used to have this problem, but now my cat is dead on easy to get into their carrier. Here's how I did it below: The first thing you want to do is make sure you have a carrier that is actually large enough for the cat to walk inside on their own. To my horror, I realized I was using a cat carrier designed for a pet that weights no more than 8 lbs to carry a 19 lb cat. Once I corrected this problem (I'm currently using one designed for a 25lb pet), the rest became elementary. When you first buy the carrier, you need to desensitize him or her to the cage. I did this by putting her treats inside the cage, and let her crawl in on her own to eat them. You can do this with their food a well. Use a cat's food motivations to get what you want. After you do this for a few days, you are now ready to begin getting your cat ready to take to the vet. When it's time, you can either place treats, or their favorite food, inside their cage and let them do all the work for you. After they go inside, just calmly close the door and you're done! Many thanks to Jackson Galaxy, and My Cat From Hell, who I learned this trick from.
These cats are way to docile. Cats like mine don't like to be picked up. I got her from a shelter a year ago. She loves to sit with me & lets me rub her belly & even sleeps in my bed but picking her up makes her go insane! I bought the Feliway plug ins & will spray her carrier w/ the spray Feliway. Still so nervous cuz there are just too many ways for this to go wrong. Wish me luck!
Hi, I really appreciate this, especially the idea of keeping the carrier out in plain sight. But as previously mentioned, my cat, Mr. Seamus, is very scrappy when being handled. He's even lost his bowels while being restrained. I'm bringing him to the vet this morning, I'll have to use the towel method, but I think I'll invest in a top-loading carrier thanks to seeing this. I must say, you've got a couple very cooperative kitties there! Thanks very much!
Yeah quick and sneaky is the best way to approach our cats. I have never had one who was happy with going into any carrier. The top open are our and our vet's carrier of choice I prefer the Petmate 2 Door Top Load Carrier as the top latch is very secure when carrying and it comes in 2 sizes.
Interesting.. I do like the carrier with the "gate" on top. That would be easier for me to take out my cats. (I don't have cats now; have had cats for some 35 years.) All my cats liked to see where they are going and I am surprised to see to cover the carrier with a blanket since mine liked to look out. And at the vet, it was hard to get them out but so much easier for them to get back in the carriers. LOL They felt safe inside the carriers. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for the tips! I will be trying this on my feral cat in about 30 minutes, so I hope it works because he has something wrong with his little paw and I need him to get treated❤️
Great video. Now, how would you suggest placing a "real" frightened cat into a carrying case? I've done everything suggested. My cat was once feral, extremely smart with very sharp claws. Show us how to place a wild cat into one of those cute little carrying cases. Please!!!
Same issue here. It's like trying to wedge a sword-wielding octopus into a hole. I suspect approaching my moggie with my arms cocooned in bubble wrap as my vet joked I needed to do won't calm him ;)
Wowee! excel04, that's the best analogy I've heard yet! VERY TRUE! Our cat does NOT like the carrier at all! We do get her in but it's quite a task that leaves me with my heart pounding and shaking. I don't want to frighten her or slam down the door on her legs. We really have to just wham her in there. It's extremely upsetting but your analogy nails it! LOL!!!
When i took peytonkitty to have him fixed at 5mnts old had no problem at all, after kitty came home set carrier and him on floor unzipped the soft sided carrier that he was in for about a day, he started all by himself going in and out by himself got the feeling he really liked cat carrier. Still to this day carrier is out in living room its been 1 1/2 yrs no problem at all! Happy kitty happy kitty daddy! Lol
Welp, I hope this helps. I was supposed to take my cat to the vet clinic yesterday morning, but spent the entire time trying to get her into the cat and to get her to stop hiding. My dad was like “just pick her up and put her in.” Yeah, that shit don’t work when she knows what’s going on and will fight your ass.
this doesn't address how to actually get a cat, that doesn't want to be put into the carrier, into one, I have to take my cat to the vet next month, I already had to cancel one appointment because my cat is faster than me, squirmed out of my hands as I was trying to put her into the carrier, and then hid, I figure I have one shot at getting her into the carrier, if it fails, I will have to reschedule again - going to check out other videos
Yup, sounds like my situation. I have an outdoor cat and wanted to vaccine her, she knew I was trying to get her so she ran away somewhere and hid for awhile. I had to cancel my appointment. Luckily, she loves it when I pick her up, going to try again in a few days to have her spayed and vaccinated so prevent any newborn kittens in the spring time!
Have a treat or treats to coax them in put a 2 to 3 pieces down near it to lead the cat in. Add a comfy blanket in first then try the food once its in close door. No need to pic up the cat. Try this and see if it works. Good luck!
M Update: I gave her treats and put in it the carrier, she went inside and was a very good girl throughout it all! Went home with her and wasnt grumpy whatsoever, acted so normal ! :')
Hi cate! We have a cat too that hates the carrier. We can handle her but getting her in there is TOUGH! I have only one chance, just like you. It's awful! We used to have this lady vet come to our house and do the work. It's VERY expensive but just getting the cat into the bathroom and closing the door is MUCH easier. My husband does not want to pay her all that money, so yes, the one shot deal goes!
A carrier is also a great way to introduce cats or kittens to each other - putting one inside and one outside allows them to meet and greet safely and gives each time to adjust to each other :-)
My first thought was 'Yeah, right. Now do it with my cat - he'll rip your face off.' But reading through the comments and realising so many, many other cat owners have cats like mine at least makes me feel better about the fight I'm going to have on my hands tomorrow morning getting him in the carrier for an unavoidable vet visit. Like they say - misery love company!
I have feral and semiferals needing to be relocated..couldn't get them back into the trap ..I use thick leather fabric gloves up my arm ..for when they scratch n bite can't bite through them.. and also just put a towel entirely around them.. to get that cat into the cage..It's a high Drama deal..I put the carrier by them and keep saying good boy good girl. And many times they go in by themselves..no fight..
those cats are obviously in drugs. try doing those tricks to my cat and you`ll end up with scratches and bruises all over + no cat to be seen for miles.
I talk and sing to my cat, after he almost angrily destroyed the carrier on our way to the vet. And he calmed down. (Nope, I don't sound like Celine Dion. 😄) Letting them hear your voice comforts them.
Thankfully both my kitties love their carrier and want to sleep in them every night! I don't know why but that is where they prefer to be so I never feel like I'd ever have to use any force :) But I think the video would be helpful for others
Hello, Can you please tell me more about the red middle carrier with metal grated top shown at the beginning of this video? What is the brand name, or model and where can I get one just like it? I love the large front entry door and especially the steel grated opening top.. Thank you, --Dan
Ever since my cats were kittens they loved their carrier I have it out all the time and they sometimes sleep in it and there’s even been times where I couldn’t get them out
As long as you show the cat respect and LOTS of love, give a treat and ALWAYS say, good boy/girl, keep repeating that and say it in a loving way. They will get the message that you're not really trying to hurt them. Our cat doesn't hate us after we bring her back home after her annual vet visit. She sits on the deck and meows alot but will allow us to pet her and she still shows love. She's shaken up but after an hour, she has a meal and settles down for a nap. After that she's fine. She/he will not hate you. Please, just give extra love and respect for the cat's feelings.
If I even bring out the carrier under the bed he goes. So when I finally can get him out by grabbing him I would I would need to forcibly put him in. Not good for any of us. And he will hate me for days afterwards
You should try to put my Wolverine in one of those things.. I got to go see the vet this afternoon because she hasn't eaten in days, but even tho she's this weak she will still put up a fight it's insane.
do u happen to know the maroon carriers measurements? my son is flying here, we bought and sent him the kennels, but he thinks they are to small.. need t;o know asap plz =)
Thank you for this very informative video! My big issue is even getting my 1.5-year-old boy Pip. He's really suspicious of the whole project. His brother, Ollie, not so much! I leave their carriers out all the time, have comfy bedding inside, give them treats, etc., inside the carriers. This week, it was time to take them to the vet. Ollie was no problem, but I couldn't even catch Pip! He was so suspicious! It turned into a chase, and I ended up having to leave Pip home and just take Ollie. I've rescheduled for Friday, but I don't know how I'll handle this. It was very traumatic for Pip. We've since made up, but I don't know what I'll do. Any suggestions? (I have never been able to easily get Pip... I said to my partner that if there were a fire or some emergency, it'd be a disaster!)
i have a cat that is about 2yro. I have tried twice to get her into a carrier to take her to a vet - and the response i got broke my heart. She became very feral. She did an awful screeching/howling noise i had never heard her make before. and she kept trying to force herself through any opening she could. she was chewing on the metal door.. she even forced 1 of her paws between plastic for the top and bottom on one occasion. i finally let her out and havent tried to force it again. I bought a house and she is my biggest concern. She freaks out when new things or people come into my home. I have no idea how im going to get her out of the apartment. I am hoping melatonin will help some :(
It would be great if you'd give tips on getting your cat into a carrier when you're evacuating due to emergency and have less than 5 minutes to get out.
My cat is too clever/strong/difficult for most of these methods. Unfortunately my cat carrier is not that big and doesn't have a top door. For his last vet visit, what ultimately worked for me was taking the carrier out of my appartment (out of the cat's sight), putting it in a vertical position with the door open, then taking the cat out and closing the appartment's door (otherwise he'd immediately run back inside, he is very fearful of any place outside the appartment). That took his focus out of avoiding the carrier, and distracted him enough to allow me to grab all his paws and get him into the carrier without too much fuss. That said, I have no idea if that method will work again (my cat may be more suspicious the next time I try it), and it's much more complicated than I'd like it to be, so I'm still holding hope that someone somewhere has a better method that could work with him.
Best way to use a carrier is to stick it in the bin and buy a crate this is a simple cage with a wide open top which is easy to lock in place, use some comfy bedding, place the carrier in a cardboard box pick up your kitty and simply hold your kitty over the open top and oblige her to go into it, some downward pressure on the cat will do the job without all the hassle and trauma of trying to feed your cat into a carrier. As for the carrier...just leave it in the bin.
I always put a towel over my cat and try to wrap her in it so she can't get away, then i put her in the carrier and lock it up and take cover in case she bursts out like the hulk.
The best I can do, is wrap the cat in a towel before breakfast. The towel helps control their legs and claws, then I can try to get them into the top as quickly as possible. And definitely cover the open areas, but my towels aren’t big enough.
I'll try these, and maybe a top loaded carrier. My cat turns into a psycho. The vets usually won't do anything because she is so aggressive. She does like her carrier on her own terms behind the couch though, and I've put her inside it several times when the fire alarm goes off and I put her in thr bathroom where it is quieter, with towel on top, so maybe next time will be better. The meds the vet gave me help, but even with thrm it still takes the vet several shots to put her to sleep for her uti.
Stormy is 28 pounds and is 3 times stronger than a dog that size. He will only go in if I place my arm under him from behind and lift him into the carrier. But he is so darn heavy that I can barely do that.
mine isn’t aggressive at all but she does pee when she’s stressed so often i end up at the vet with a dirty cat because of the experience getting her into the carrier
I live in a apartment and the carrier is always out where the cat can see it but anytime the cat sees me touch the carrier she runs and hides under the bed and wont come out. I did the treats in the carrier trick once, I put treats in the carrier for a few days before a vet visit to get her used to going in to get them and then on the day of the visit she went in to get her treats and I locked her in there, she was a very pissed off kitty. That never worked again, if I put treats in there in the morning they will be gone when I get home but if I am near the carrier she will not go into the carrier to get her treats. I have to get her back to the vet soon, I skipped the last 2 years because of covid and the vet saying people could not come inside with their pets, I just dread trying to get her into the carrier and other than immobilizing her with a towel (which would be a fight) I don't think any of these tricks will work.
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Odds are I'll endup in the carrier before my cat does..
DementedButtHole lmfaooooo
I had a vet come to my house an tranquilize my cats to get them in a carrier...try getting a big 18lb cat in a carrier that doesn't want to go. You find out just how strong that cat is, when they choose to be...plus, many cats are smart, they know exactly what you're doing.
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Hi bigconan! I know exactly what you mean! Our cat is only seven pounds but she can wriggle right out of my grasp and I DO know how to hold a cat the right way. The situation is either now or never! I hate when she has to go!!!!
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You know, it's a great video but it's done with the worlds most docile cats. I'd love to see you try any of those tips with my cat, she turns into a raging devil-cat when it's time to go in the carrier. I've tried all the tips that you've mentioned but she simply doesn't like going in. I'm preparing to do battle right now..........wish me luck.
Same. Good luck.
Same! I'm dreading going home tonight after work to do this. I need to duck tape my wrists in case I get sliced open again.
The only thing that helped me was picking my cat up by gripping the skin on the back of her neck and carrying her like a mother cat to her carrier. She freaks after she's in, but she never fights in that position.
Samantha Taylor Thank you! I've actually been using this technique and it definitely works!!!
My cat does not like being picked up bites and claws and will rip into you. I need to get her into a carrier for a vet visit. She is sick and still putting up a big fight. She has taken a chunk out of my hand already and I would like to see them put a cat like her into a carrier. Most people looing for tips are not looking for tips on how to put calm cat into the carrier.
You definitely paid all these cats for the stunts🥱
Even cats who HATE their carriers at home will be more than happy to jump back into it once they are at the vet's. It becomes a safe space for them where the vet can't reach them.
very helpful, thanks. now if you can give some info on tourniquets & how to stop bleeding... : )
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My cat's got to go to the vet today, and he always knows what's up. It's always a challenge to get him into the carrier without getting my face ripped off!
I think the most useful information here when dealing with a non docile cat is to have the carrier all year round near their fave places and getting them used to it.
You both are the sweetest instructors ever ❤
Show how to do that with a cat who doesn't want to go in. We've got one who won't even let us get close enough to pick her up, let alone put her in the carrier.
Give the cat calming treat prior to putting her or him in it work for most
How you approach the animal is a big one too. When we are worried our behavior becomes odd and the cat sees that something is wrong and goes into mental mode. My mum struggles to put the flea treatment on the cat because she grabs her and expects her to run. My mum would say "You've got to be quick because she can smell it as soon as you open it"
I usually stroke her, open the flea treatment, I'll even show it to her, then i'll stroke the neck, calmly put on the treatment. She might pull a face saying "fuck, that's cold, what is that? what have you done?" but because she loves being stroked, she'll forget instantly and continue to enjoy strokes. The only difference between chaos and a pleasant experience is how we feel. Saying that, I've got to put a sick cat in a carrier today, having not done it before and I am pretty apprehensive. Hopefully I won't eat my words later.
This is not made for 99% of the cat population. Very unrealistic!
Yes!! Well said!
Excellent! Following this guide made putting my tabby in the carrier as easy as 1-2-3. The little details on carrier placement and how to grab the cat made all the difference. Thanks for posting this video guide online!
You make it look tremendously easy. Even with all your tips, my cats fight like crazy. Takes multiple attempts to get one in the carrier. Not a fun experience for either of us. 😿
This is my favourite video. Every time I have to take my older cat to the vet I use either the face forward or backwards methods and it works surprisingly well even for my boy who isn’t docile.
I’ve used it for a couple years now! Today I’m watching it again because I’m taking him again.
Cool. Now can you do it with a cat that is out for blood as soon as you pick up the carrier?
Lots of great info, thank you for posting. Your techniques definitely beat me trying to pry their 4 paws off the opening of the carrier as they spread eagle to keep from going in, LOL!
Catwoman12nc, that is EXACTLY my problem. Once their claws hook onto the sides, you cannot push down, I'm afraid of hurting her. The paws must be lifted UP and then in, yeah, try this while holding a struggling cat! I know you know how it feels! Good luck to you!
AWWWW! All the kitties are SO adorable!!! I love them all! Our kitty SCREAMS, she's so afraid of the vet. She came to us feral and had rotten teeth, which had to be removed, she had a tail bite which was badly infected, a nasty dig on top of one of her paws. She had to stay in kitty hospital for days. They fixed all her wounds and removed the broken teeth and when my husband picked her up, she was like new! She kept meowing and was so happy to be home. She ate and drank and must've felt like a million being all fixed up. We now have to take her for her annual shots because she and in/out door cat. We live on a dead end street and have our own place but being she goes out, she must have Revolution and around five or six annual vaccines. A check up too. She fights and tries to back out of my holding her. She tries to hold onto the sides of the carrier and I cannot push down, I don't want to hurt her claws. If I release my grip on her, I'm done so it's now or never kind of thing! Please, any advice will be much appreciated. We love her dearly and don't want to add any undue stress. Thank you!
you are truly angels, thank you for the instructions.
Excellent video. My kitty does not do carriers well at all. I was more stressed about getting her in than she was this morning. i did get great tips from this vid. I used the front entrance, head first, method. The hands on front and back legs was perfect. Definitely a much better experience than the last attempt!
I pulled up your video for a refresher course! Thank you!
I used to have this problem, but now my cat is dead on easy to get into their carrier. Here's how I did it below:
The first thing you want to do is make sure you have a carrier that is actually large enough for the cat to walk inside on their own. To my horror, I realized I was using a cat carrier designed for a pet that weights no more than 8 lbs to carry a 19 lb cat. Once I corrected this problem (I'm currently using one designed for a 25lb pet), the rest became elementary.
When you first buy the carrier, you need to desensitize him or her to the cage. I did this by putting her treats inside the cage, and let her crawl in on her own to eat them. You can do this with their food a well. Use a cat's food motivations to get what you want.
After you do this for a few days, you are now ready to begin getting your cat ready to take to the vet. When it's time, you can either place treats, or their favorite food, inside their cage and let them do all the work for you. After they go inside, just calmly close the door and you're done!
Many thanks to Jackson Galaxy, and My Cat From Hell, who I learned this trick from.
It might work the first time but my cats have a very long memory of the cage and the Vet !!!!!!
@@cliffordmaddox9509 So don't take them to the vet every trip. Try going to the pet store, or just go shopping with them. Confuse 'em. 😉
@@floydefisher I think they have a mind set at this stage with many vet trips and a few house moves as well .
Please don't say DEAD. Scared me before reading rest of post.
Love Jackson Galaxy!
Excellent Ladies! Good tips. I’ll use the towel trick today. My Katie has a cold and she HATES to be picked up. Her appt is at 12:30pm. Wish me luck!
Wonderful. Thank you. We have had a happy Vet time.
That was AWESOME thank you for those tips!!!
These cats are way to docile. Cats like mine don't like to be picked up. I got her from a shelter a year ago. She loves to sit with me & lets me rub her belly & even sleeps in my bed but picking her up makes her go insane! I bought the Feliway plug ins & will spray her carrier w/ the spray Feliway. Still so nervous cuz there are just too many ways for this to go wrong. Wish me luck!
They're dosile bc they're used to carriers XD
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I hate to be "that guy", but Eva is one of the cutest people I have ever seen.
Hi, I really appreciate this, especially the idea of keeping the carrier out in plain sight. But as previously mentioned, my cat, Mr. Seamus, is very scrappy when being handled. He's even lost his bowels while being restrained. I'm bringing him to the vet this morning, I'll have to use the towel method, but I think I'll invest in a top-loading carrier thanks to seeing this.
I must say, you've got a couple very cooperative kitties there!
Thanks very much!
Thanks those are the best advices
Yeah quick and sneaky is the best way to approach our cats. I have never had one who was happy with going into any carrier. The top open are our and our vet's carrier of choice I prefer the Petmate 2 Door Top Load Carrier as the top latch is very secure when carrying and it comes in 2 sizes.
What a beautiful cat
Great video. Thanks!
Very good presentation!! 😊👍❤️
I love my soft side carrier. My girl doesn’t even need a cover. She has he carrier out all the time and goes in willingly rides great.
Yay! Finally I feel prepared to place my kittahs into their carriers!
Interesting.. I do like the carrier with the "gate" on top. That would be easier for me to take out my cats. (I don't have cats now; have had cats for some 35 years.) All my cats liked to see where they are going and I am surprised to see to cover the carrier with a blanket since mine liked to look out. And at the vet, it was hard to get them out but so much easier for them to get back in the carriers. LOL They felt safe inside the carriers. Thanks for the tips.
Thanks for the tips! I will be trying this on my feral cat in about 30 minutes, so I hope it works because he has something wrong with his little paw and I need him to get treated❤️
Thank you. I have to take my cat to the vet and I'm terrified. The last time I saw this happen even if the vet was frightened.
Great video. Now, how would you suggest placing a "real" frightened cat into a carrying case? I've done everything suggested. My cat was once feral, extremely smart with very sharp claws. Show us how to place a wild cat into one of those cute little carrying cases. Please!!!
Exactly, Steve. Exactly.
Same issue here. It's like trying to wedge a sword-wielding octopus into a hole. I suspect approaching my moggie with my arms cocooned in bubble wrap as my vet joked I needed to do won't calm him ;)
Wowee! excel04, that's the best analogy I've heard yet! VERY TRUE! Our cat does NOT like the carrier at all! We do get her in but it's quite a task that leaves me with my heart pounding and shaking. I don't want to frighten her or slam down the door on her legs. We really have to just wham her in there. It's extremely upsetting but your analogy nails it! LOL!!!
@@excel04 A highly-trained, berserk, ninja, sword-weilding octopus!
Great video!!!
6 inch gash in my arm later, cat -1, human - 0.
Oh man, that's awful. Your sense of humor is still in tact!
When i took peytonkitty to have him fixed at 5mnts old had no problem at all, after kitty came home set carrier and him on floor unzipped the soft sided carrier that he was in for about a day, he started all by himself going in and out by himself got the feeling he really liked cat carrier. Still to this day carrier is out in living room its been 1 1/2 yrs no problem at all! Happy kitty happy kitty daddy! Lol
Welp, I hope this helps. I was supposed to take my cat to the vet clinic yesterday morning, but spent the entire time trying to get her into the cat and to get her to stop hiding.
My dad was like “just pick her up and put her in.” Yeah, that shit don’t work when she knows what’s going on and will fight your ass.
awesome video
this doesn't address how to actually get a cat, that doesn't want to be put into the carrier, into one, I have to take my cat to the vet next month, I already had to cancel one appointment because my cat is faster than me, squirmed out of my hands as I was trying to put her into the carrier, and then hid, I figure I have one shot at getting her into the carrier, if it fails, I will have to reschedule again - going to check out other videos
Yup, sounds like my situation. I have an outdoor cat and wanted to vaccine her, she knew I was trying to get her so she ran away somewhere and hid for awhile. I had to cancel my appointment. Luckily, she loves it when I pick her up, going to try again in a few days to have her spayed and vaccinated so prevent any newborn kittens in the spring time!
Have a treat or treats to coax them in put a 2 to 3 pieces down near it to lead the cat in. Add a comfy blanket in first then try the food once its in close door. No need to pic up the cat. Try this and see if it works. Good luck!
M Update: I gave her treats and put in it the carrier, she went inside and was a very good girl throughout it all! Went home with her and wasnt grumpy whatsoever, acted so normal ! :')
Hi cate! We have a cat too that hates the carrier. We can handle her but getting her in there is TOUGH! I have only one chance, just like you. It's awful! We used to have this lady vet come to our house and do the work. It's VERY expensive but just getting the cat into the bathroom and closing the door is MUCH easier. My husband does not want to pay her all that money, so yes, the one shot deal goes!
There is no way some cats will go into a cage - you'd have to drug them first or you'd end up in hospital with deep scratches & bites.
A carrier is also a great way to introduce cats or kittens to each other - putting one inside and one outside allows them to meet and greet safely and gives each time to adjust to each other :-)
My first thought was 'Yeah, right. Now do it with my cat - he'll rip your face off.' But reading through the comments and realising so many, many other cat owners have cats like mine at least makes me feel better about the fight I'm going to have on my hands tomorrow morning getting him in the carrier for an unavoidable vet visit. Like they say - misery love company!
I have feral and semiferals needing to be relocated..couldn't get them back into the trap ..I use thick leather fabric gloves up my arm ..for when they scratch n bite can't bite through them.. and also just put a towel entirely around them.. to get that cat into the cage..It's a high Drama deal..I put the carrier by them and keep saying good boy good girl. And many times they go in by themselves..no fight..
Thank you so much ❤
Great video
those cats are obviously in drugs. try doing those tricks to my cat and you`ll end up with scratches and bruises all over + no cat to be seen for miles.
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Thank you! :)
I talk and sing to my cat, after he almost angrily destroyed the carrier on our way to the vet. And he calmed down. (Nope, I don't sound like Celine Dion. 😄) Letting them hear your voice comforts them.
Oh! I fell in love...
Thankfully both my kitties love their carrier and want to sleep in them every night! I don't know why but that is where they prefer to be so I never feel like I'd ever have to use any force :) But I think the video would be helpful for others
Hello, Can you please tell me more about the red middle carrier with metal grated top shown at the beginning of this video? What is the brand name, or model and where can I get one just like it? I love the large front entry door and especially the steel grated opening top.. Thank you, --Dan
lets do this video with my cat ,,,, bring chuck norris cuz your gonna need em
Ever since my cats were kittens they loved their carrier I have it out all the time and they sometimes sleep in it and there’s even been times where I couldn’t get them out
Last vet visit turned into a scene from the Tasmania devil with my cats trying to get them into the carrier lol
Thank you for the information. You explained it well. My cat does not want to get inside the carrier. Thanks fiui r the info.
What kind of carrier is that soft one? I’d love to get one
We enjoyed this even though there is no cat here !!
What to do if your cat hates you after you put the cat it in the carrier
As long as you show the cat respect and LOTS of love, give a treat and ALWAYS say, good boy/girl, keep repeating that and say it in a loving way. They will get the message that you're not really trying to hurt them. Our cat doesn't hate us after we bring her back home after her annual vet visit. She sits on the deck and meows alot but will allow us to pet her and she still shows love. She's shaken up but after an hour, she has a meal and settles down for a nap. After that she's fine. She/he will not hate you. Please, just give extra love and respect for the cat's feelings.
There should be a PBA for "The Secret Shame of Cat Owner Abuse. " Looks like we'd have lots of folks willing to tell their story.
If I even bring out the carrier under the bed he goes. So when I finally can get him out by grabbing him I would
I would need to forcibly put him in. Not good for any of us. And he will hate me for days afterwards
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Cutest girl ive ever seen🙈
You should try to put my Wolverine in one of those things..
I got to go see the vet this afternoon because she hasn't eaten in days, but even tho she's this weak she will still put up a fight it's insane.
Genius!
I am about to attempt this...I have a cat that hates going in the carrier...
Thanks for the info vid..
Got her in no problem this time...
Many thanks...
this video is helpful
Jamyla Hawkins not even closw
Does anyone know the model of the red carrier cage used in this video?
I have the same question
Beautiful job. Now if I can only do it with my hellcat.
do u happen to know the maroon carriers measurements? my son is flying here, we bought and sent him the kennels, but he thinks they are to small.. need t;o know asap plz =)
here's a tip. when a cat flicks its tail it means stop touching me let me go stop holding me and stop petting me.
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Thank you for this very informative video! My big issue is even getting my 1.5-year-old boy Pip. He's really suspicious of the whole project. His brother, Ollie, not so much! I leave their carriers out all the time, have comfy bedding inside, give them treats, etc., inside the carriers. This week, it was time to take them to the vet. Ollie was no problem, but I couldn't even catch Pip! He was so suspicious! It turned into a chase, and I ended up having to leave Pip home and just take Ollie. I've rescheduled for Friday, but I don't know how I'll handle this. It was very traumatic for Pip. We've since made up, but I don't know what I'll do. Any suggestions? (I have never been able to easily get Pip... I said to my partner that if there were a fire or some emergency, it'd be a disaster!)
i have a cat that is about 2yro. I have tried twice to get her into a carrier to take her to a vet - and the response i got broke my heart. She became very feral. She did an awful screeching/howling noise i had never heard her make before. and she kept trying to force herself through any opening she could. she was chewing on the metal door.. she even forced 1 of her paws between plastic for the top and bottom on one occasion. i finally let her out and havent tried to force it again. I bought a house and she is my biggest concern. She freaks out when new things or people come into my home. I have no idea how im going to get her out of the apartment. I am hoping melatonin will help some :(
if it's sunny it's obvious I have to put a wet blanket right
Great job ladies! :•)
thenk you!
So cute~ Is she a dilute tortoiseshell? She looks just like my cat~
My cat bolted through a locked cat flap yesterday, he was like a tornado
Thanks
What breed is Rosie
I swear my cat grows extra legs when he sees that crate.
My cat turns into a cannonball.
It would be great if you'd give tips on getting your cat into a carrier when you're evacuating due to emergency and have less than 5 minutes to get out.
I'll give it a shot.
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My cat is too clever/strong/difficult for most of these methods. Unfortunately my cat carrier is not that big and doesn't have a top door. For his last vet visit, what ultimately worked for me was taking the carrier out of my appartment (out of the cat's sight), putting it in a vertical position with the door open, then taking the cat out and closing the appartment's door (otherwise he'd immediately run back inside, he is very fearful of any place outside the appartment). That took his focus out of avoiding the carrier, and distracted him enough to allow me to grab all his paws and get him into the carrier without too much fuss. That said, I have no idea if that method will work again (my cat may be more suspicious the next time I try it), and it's much more complicated than I'd like it to be, so I'm still holding hope that someone somewhere has a better method that could work with him.
we actually turn the carrier on its bottom and lift him and slide Maximus in from the top..trust me it's the only way ha x
Instructions unclear, got my head stuck in the carrier.
Best way to use a carrier is to stick it in the bin and buy a crate this is a simple cage with a wide open top which is easy to lock in place, use some comfy bedding, place the carrier in a cardboard box pick up your kitty and simply hold your kitty over the open top and oblige her to go into it, some downward pressure on the cat will do the job without all the hassle and trauma of trying to feed your cat into a carrier. As for the carrier...just leave it in the bin.
I always put a towel over my cat and try to wrap her in it so she can't get away, then i put her in the carrier and lock it up and take cover in case she bursts out like the hulk.
Omg I have the same one the normal grey on the third one the small
The best I can do, is wrap the cat in a towel before breakfast. The towel helps control their legs and claws, then I can try to get them into the top as quickly as possible. And definitely cover the open areas, but my towels aren’t big enough.
What if you can’t grab the legs because their hurt?
but my cat hates carriers she runs away and bites and gets really mad so what do i do
I'll try these, and maybe a top loaded carrier. My cat turns into a psycho. The vets usually won't do anything because she is so aggressive. She does like her carrier on her own terms behind the couch though, and I've put her inside it several times when the fire alarm goes off and I put her in thr bathroom where it is quieter, with towel on top, so maybe next time will be better. The meds the vet gave me help, but even with thrm it still takes the vet several shots to put her to sleep for her uti.
Stormy is 28 pounds and is 3 times stronger than a dog that size. He will only go in if I place my arm under him from behind and lift him into the carrier. But he is so darn heavy that I can barely do that.
thx i needed this my
kitten is getting an
operitain we dont need
her having babies lol
mine isn’t aggressive at all but she does pee when she’s stressed so often i end up at the vet with a dirty cat because of the experience getting her into the carrier
4:57 OMG THAT LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE MY CAT
Thanks girls.. I might try one more time with my baby ebony.. but right now she hate us :(
what if a cats leg is injured and cant pick him up how to put him in????
I live in a apartment and the carrier is always out where the cat can see it but anytime the cat sees me touch the carrier she runs and hides under the bed and wont come out. I did the treats in the carrier trick once, I put treats in the carrier for a few days before a vet visit to get her used to going in to get them and then on the day of the visit she went in to get her treats and I locked her in there, she was a very pissed off kitty. That never worked again, if I put treats in there in the morning they will be gone when I get home but if I am near the carrier she will not go into the carrier to get her treats. I have to get her back to the vet soon, I skipped the last 2 years because of covid and the vet saying people could not come inside with their pets, I just dread trying to get her into the carrier and other than immobilizing her with a towel (which would be a fight) I don't think any of these tricks will work.