Cat Carriers
As traveling with a cat who is not used to traveling in a car, or who is unhappy or feels unsafe in car can be unsettling for both the person and the pet, cat carriers have long been a used and beneficial invention for taking your cat with you in a safe way. A cat carrier is great and useful place to put your cat. A seat belt will not hold a cat in, and even a usually calm feline may wiggle or panic when the car starts moving. That means holding the cat in your lap may be out of the question. Never assume that because the cat is friendly it will not become stressed and react poorly in a moving vehicle. To enjoy a safe first trip, confine your pet using a cat carrier. Whether you are going to a vet’s office or to a holiday house, your cat will find a cat carrier a safe haven.
Plastic travel kennels work wonders for this type of voyage. They come with rows of openings to allow air flow, but limited visibility which may cut back on motion sickness. Many also offer a convenience handle on the top and/or sides for easy carrying. A mesh wire door in the front can be securely locked, even if your cat paws at it.
The first time the cat experiences a ride in the carrier, have someone familiar to the cat hold the carrier. This way, the cat can smell someone it knows close by through the openings. It may help to speak softly and calmly to your cat as you travel. If the cat is not acting aggressively, you may try petting it through the openings. Do not do this if the cat is growling and hissing. You may want to practice getting your cat accustomed to the carrier by having it placed in the pet carrier while at home for short periods of time in an area of the in which he is very comfortable. Place a small treat in with him, or a toy. Try it for five minutes. Later try it for ten minutes. Always reward the cat afterward with a treat. This way, when the cat has to spend longer amounts of time in the pet carrier, it will be more familiar and not perhaps scary.
By keeping your pet confined to a carrier, you will eliminate the risk of clawing and biting. Not to mention the greater risk of a car accident should the cat climb on the driver or crawl under the brake pedal.
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