My Vicious Cat Part Two ...

[wolf63]

A couple of weeks ago I attempted to take my girl cat to the vet, I failed and am now considering another attempt. https://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/ChatterBank/Question1614448.html

I have purchased a plastic carrier that came in a few pieces, it is still in pieces and the instructions are worse than useless. ( https://www.viovet.co.uk/MP-Bergamo-Vision-Free-55-Plastic-Pet-Carrier/c17231/ is the type of carrier - I can't get the door to go on and stay on)

My next plan is to wrap her in a towel, stick her in the bag that she previously managed to escape from and stick the bag in another bag.

What I am looking for is something like a net that oranges are sold in at the supermarket but it has to be, approx, the size of a bin liner. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

If all else fails I will get this carrier https://www.amazon.co.uk/Premium-Wire-Carrier-Basket-White/dp/B004VKSTGW and put her in it whilst she is already in the holdall type carrier.

[Buenchico]

I still think my idea of using a big strong cardboard box (as mentioned on your previous thread) is simplest. The staff at the vet's surgery weren't at all bothered about my use of an irregular means of transporting a cat. Indeed, they actually said that it was a good idea. (It's also cheap!)

[wolf63]

A major problem is that I live in a second floor flat and I am terrified of stairs. There is no way that I could carry her in a box and there is nobody that I could trust to carry her down for me. Her brother is a coward and is no real problem - once I have caught him that is.

[jourdain2]

The doors can be difficult - impossible if an angry cat is intent on clawing her way out. I used to pop mine in head first, so I had a few seconds to close the door before she turned round(she did calm down about it eventually). The amazon one looks good, but wrapping firmly in a towel is obviously essential. Problem is going to be getting her out at the vet's - but I would hope the vet is up to that - and has claw-proof wear! Bonne chance!

[wolf63]

She is a nightmare, last time I took her she was totally out of control. She was both impressive and terrifying. The vet couldn't even close enough to muzzle her. I thought that girl cats were supposed to be friendly and sweet.

[jourdain2]

What's her background? I found mine in the barn when I moved in in France - feral, but obviously with a domestic background, because she tamed and became the most wonderful companion whom I still mourn after 2 years.
I think you need to contact your vet for advice. I'm guessing that she has not been spayed and that would (after a few weeks for the hormones to settle down) make a huge difference. That's probably the best I can offer. They may be able to offer a sedative to put in her food to help matters.

[birdwoman]

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This is a hands free option...…. if all else fails use the regular carrier but put her in rear first then shut the door asap, She can't stop you. Never fails for me.

[MrsLadyBug]

Hi saw something recently which may help. There is a bag available that is upposed to be good for the cat as it is allowed to have it's head free. Cant link for you but if you google Cat-in -the bag Amazon have them. it looks as though it shouldn't work but there is a video on youtube that shows just how relaxed they can be.

[MrsLadyBug]

see if this works

[wolf63]

I have Princess Merlin and her brother Frankie. They were feral kittens but have been pets since then. They were 18months old when I got them. They are now 13years old.

On our first y together she bit me nine times on my right hand. It took two courses of antibiotics to clear up.

The vet thinks she didn't get her full allocation of brain cells and she has a short fuse. I tell visitors stay clear of her, but she is pretty and they try to pet her - she bites them too.

I'm now being devised that it is bed time. They allow me to sleep on the bed with them.

I will be back ...

[wolf63]

Birdwoman and ladybug - thanks, will check bags out tomorrow.


She is neutered.
She is big with paws like boxing gloves.

[wolf63]

I'm now being devised that it is bed ...

devised should be advised

[woofgang]

I agree, for the safety of all and to relieve stress on the cat, get a seadative from the vet.

[seekeerz]

Do you have a service whereby a vet will come to you ?

[wolf63]

woofgang - I have to phone for drugs for her brother and will ask about a sedative.
seekeerz - my flat is mainly open plan and trying to contain either cat is a total nightmare.

Princess Merlin's favourite auntie has offered to go to the vet with us, this will help. Auntie Alison has seen Merlin 'in action' at the vet so she won't be too traumatised.

Merlin has positioned herself between me and the keyboard and looks settled for the night, she isn't wild all the time.

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