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No
cat should be without a carrier. You will need a carrier
to transport your pet safely to the veterinarian, to
take him along on motor trips, and to relocate him
quickly in the event of a house fire or other disaster.
A
high quality carrier made of high impact plastic with a
stainless steel grid door will be a good choice. The
carrier should have openings for ventilation. It should
also have a lip on each side; this will prevent the vent
openings from being blocked if the carrier is stacked
against other objects during transport.
The
carrier should be cozy, yet big enough to allow your cat
to stand up, turn around and lie down. Placing a
favorite blanket and toy in the carrier will make your
pet feel more comfortable. Avoid used carriers, since
the lingering scent of another cat in the enclosure can
make your pet feel less secure.
For
short trips to the vet’s office, you might also want to
consider a soft-sided ventilated travel bag. Some people
prefer this, because you can put the bag on your lap and
be closer to your pet. However, bags are not recommended
for long trips or emergency evacuations, because they do
not offer the security of crates.
A
cat placed in a carrier should be wearing a cat collar,
not a small dog collar. Cat collars are expandable, so
you will allow pets to slip free should the collar
become snared in a carrier.
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