A Helpful Tip for Getting Your Cat into a Carrier

Learn an easy tip to get your cat in the carrier.

It's a common scenario in cat-containing households. The countdown is on: you are due to be at the veterinarian's office in 20 minutes and it's a 15 minute drive. Your cat is nowhere to be found. It seems that she knew you were planning on taking her to the doctor, and she has found a hiding place in your home that you are not aware of. After you've flushed her out, you are down to 15 minutes until your appointment time, but you still have to get your frenzied feline into her cozy travel carrier. You're definitely not looking forward to that.

Believe it or not, there are some things you can do to decrease the rodeo factor associated with getting your cat into her carrier. It's best if you take the time beforehand to acclimate your cat to getting into and riding in the carrier calmly. You can review "How Do I Get My Cat into a Carrier?" for a step-by-step guide on how to do this. But if your cat needs to take a ride before you are able to accomplish this training, here is a way to get your cat into the box without too much fuss.

It's also a good idea to have a carrier that comes apart if you have a cat that isn't comfortable getting into and out of one on her own. That way, when you get to your destination, you can take the carrier top off and reach in to get your cat, rather than trying to yank her out the small door.

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