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Transporting Your Cat Safely For Travel And Vet Visits

Transporting Your Cat Safely For Travel And Vet Visits

I want a sturdy animal carrier when I transport my cats. I prefer a solid one with a lid on the top and a door on the ‘s side page. A cover and a door on the carrier make it much easier to put your cat on the page and take it safely.

I have noticed people trying to hang on to their cat wrapped up in a towel while waiting outside the Vets office. An upset and nervous cat not in a carrier can end in disaster quickly. My Vet told me that a party had come to his office with their cat in a towel, and a Semi drove by and happened to honk his horn. Their cat bolted out of their arms, ran onto the busy Hi-Way, and was run over by a car. What a tragic and horrific experience that could have been prevented by having their cat in a cat carrier.

A cage that comes to part easily is good at the Vets office. Some of my cats are nervous beyond nervous at the Vets office. Having a pen that comes to part quickly makes it safe for your Vet to handle your cat without getting bit or scratched up. My Vet moves the lid down about part way and administers their shots. Trying to pull a scared cat out of a cage can result in being bitten and scratched.

When taking your cat for a drive, having them in an animal carrier is best. A scared cat could get under your feet while trying to drive. A  frightened cat could start leaping all over the inside of your car, causing you to lose control of your vehicle and resulting in your death and someone else.

If you are flying on a plane with your cat, use a carrier approved for airline travel. Check with the airline to see when your cat is fed, watered, and more. Your cat shots must be current if you take him on an airline. Expect your cat to be nervous and upset when you reach your destination. Some Vets will give you a mild sedative to relax your cat while he is on the plane. I once noticed a woman traveling with her cat all the time by train. She told me Sam had traveled on the train with her for years, and he enjoyed it. She had a leash on him, and he was sound to sleep in her loving arms.

By the best cage you can afford, it should last many years. Remember to always have your pet under your control at all times for his health and safety and the safety of others. I hope you and your cat have safe travels and Vet visits for many years.

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Thank you so much for introducing me to the concept of cat carriers as a way to get it to behave during car rides. One of the things that I really want to avoid is holding my cat by hand whenever I do something to it that it might react violently to, such as taking it for a drive. To avoid any mishaps as I take my cat to a local veterinarian, I’ll take your advice and use an animal carrier during the ride.

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Transporting Your Cat Safely For Travel And Vet Visits

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