How do I get my scared cat in a cat carrier?

He is an outdoors cat and has a cut I need to get him in a cat carrier to go to the pet hospital. When I put him in the carrier he sqirms and jumps out and I don't know what to do.|||If your carrier is like mine, you should be able to undo the top portion and lift it off. Wrap the cat gently in a small towel or blanket. Place him/her in the bottom part of the carrier and put the top back on. Hold the top in place while you re-fasten it. He/she will be able to untangle themselves from the blanket while inside the carrier. Just be sure their face isn't covered so they are able to breathe properly and see what's going on.|||Let the cat explore the carrier for a long time before taking it in the carrier. Let them familiarize themselves with it. Put toys in it or try getting the cat in there with treats. Have someone help you put the cat in the carrier, it will make things easier. If the cat will not stay in the carrier, you could try just wrapping your cat in blanket or towel kind of like a baby (you will of course need someone to drive you to the vet in this case), this method has worked for me many times.


Good luck|||it would be better if you had an extra set of hands to help you one to get him in the other to shut the door quickly...see if you can get some help|||I tie one of her toys to a piece of string then thread the string through the gaps at the rear.


I then pull the string up %26amp; down so the toy inside is moving. Curiosity gets the better of her. She walks in and I slam the door shut!|||Sometimes if you put an article of your clothing (just something from the hamper, a t-shirt works nicely) in the carrier, your scent will calm kitty down. Treats sound like a good idea too.|||Put him right in with some treats in the carrier...This MIGHT sound horrible but the vets reccomend thiss...................................鈥?the cat in a pillow case|||Grab the cat by the nape of the neck, like the mother does. Place the carrier on the ground so the door is open and facing the ceiling. Put the cat in butt first. I have done this with many wild cats, while never an easy feat, it is the most effective way. If necessary you can put a towel over his head to disorrient him during the process.|||This time around you will definitly have to use force, and the pillowcase idea is actually good. Bring him in the house and give him some treats, then try to take him to a smaller room. Also, try leaving the carrier out and around so he becomes familiar with it. Once he sees it around and can "discover" it on his terms, getting him in will probably be much easier.|||Most vets will do house calls so you don't have to get it into a carrier.|||Leave the cat carrier on the floor of the livingroom or some room where the cat often lays. Let it get used to the sight of it to begin with. Throw a couple of toys so they land inside the carrier but don't close the door yet. Let him feel secure going in. Put a towel or blanket inside to make it a little more comfortable. Then when you are ready you can either throw a toy for it and quickly close the door or put a little food, like tuna or sardines, and it will follow its nose.