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Homemade Cat Carrier

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Date: 08/19/2009 Topic: Pets > Cats  
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Homemade Cat Carrier
My kitten, Zephy, jumped in this empty soda box the other day. I need to take her to the vet to get shots soon and thought, "Wow, an instant PET TAXI! Now I won't have to go buy one!

Source: Zephy's idea!

By Brenda from Tupelo, MS

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By meoowmom (1743) Profile Contact
Cute kitty, love the name. Hey she knew what she liked. Good idea and tip for others with cats and kittens.

Posted on 08/30/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Bittyfrog (13) Blog! Contact
Zephy, my cat, seems to love riding in the car in this soda box. I carry her all around the house and take her on rides in this soda box. She gives me no problems what so ever. I tried the pillowcase but she seemed to be off balance as it is not flat when carrying. But each cat has their own likes and dislikes. Glad others have found ideas compatible with their specific cat. :)

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By nekocat (43) Contact
I now have all boy cats, but had an alpha female before them. none of them-or most of the cats in my life-would sit dociley in a cardboard box. I even had one cat tear his way out of one of those heavy duty cardboard cat carriers you get from the vets and adoption places when we were on a very busy freeway. once out, he bounced all over the car. he wanted out at any cost. so, be sure your kitty doesn't mind being in a car before you go, some will ride wrapped around your shoulders, most will flip out.

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By tennesue (307) Profile Contact
I agree punch or cut breathing/sight holes. My cat Pepper freaked out when confined in a cat carrier, but was absolutely docile when I put her (20#) in a carpetbag-type purse. Easier for me, easier for her. I'd latch the top, but she liked the dark, because everything else was scary (I assume). The swaying, noise, motion, more noise, etc. The cat I have now I couldn't trust in any carrier not securely bolted, but I am thinking of covering the wire sides so she can't see what's happening.

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By rasta (32) Profile Contact
Maybe your cat likes to travel more than mine. It is not secure enough for mine. He hates to go to the vet once a year. I have a regular pet taxi that locks. Good idea for a kitty less excitable than mine.

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By Deeli (1581) Profile Contact
How adorable and good fortune for you both! She'll feel more safe and you've saved money ;-) Be sure to punch some breathing holes!

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By LITTLE SUZY (339) Profile Contact
Smart kitty! She picked her own taxi.

Posted on 08/19/2009 | Report Spam or Abuse

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    My cat stresses severely when placed into a cat carrier for a vet visit. Now she stresses hardly at all when I made my own cheap effective carrier.

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My cat stresses severely when placed into a cat carrier for a vet visit. Now she stresses hardly at all when I made my own cheap effective carrier. Two round laundry baskets, place the cat in the bottom, place the other one on to form a dome and tie yarn through the baskets on a few sides to secure. Also with the rounded shape a seat belt fits on perfectly. No more fighting a spread eagled cat to get it into a square box!

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RE: Homemade Cat Carrier

When we had cats, my vet recommended to use a pillow case as a cat carrier. It allowed the cat to breathe, the cat could not see what was happening, and it was very easy to hold the cat. We could hold them as we normally did without any problems. To alleviate stress, it is better that the cats cannot see. The cats never became stressed whenever they had to travel. We did this for all our cats but one since he would get car sick. Just be sure it is a new pillow case without any holes or tears. I would wind the lace a few times and tie tightly using a non-slip cotton shoe lace to tie the pillow case. (09/30/2005)

By mkymlp

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