I'm thinking of taking them both to the vet at the same time, and quite soon. One is a very new resident here, and doesn't have his own carrier yet.
Can I just bung him in a cardboard box?
Er. With air holes, etc. We don't live very far from the vet. He does have claws, though -- will the box make it there intact?
2006-11-29 03:53:17 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
Thanks for all the helpful answers.
We took them to the vet tonight, one in a box -- a nice, sizable, sturdy, clean thing with a lid. There were peepholes, clean fluffy towels, and so on. Worked great; nary a scratch.
We did ask the vet about the carriers there: would one be better? (He has two more appointments coming up.) Answer: no! Hmm.
Anyway -- thanks!
2006-11-29 15:33:51 · update #1
And -- no fear; a new, proper, carrier is on the list next time we hit a Petsmart. We live near way more vets than decent pet stores, oddly enough.
2006-11-29 15:35:05 · update #2
a cardboard box with a blanket/towel in it. It should have flaps in case you need to close the top, and punch some holes in the sides, so the kitty can see and breathe.
2006-11-29 03:54:54 · answer #1 · answered by tjslove 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I applaud Interpret's creativity! If you use a carboard box can you trim the cat's nails a little before taking him on his "trip".
I only use the carboard carriers that I got from the humane society many years ago - vets also sell them for about $10. They fit very nicely behind the driver's seat and on the other side too if I have more than one cat. That I think is the safest place for them to be. Free of jolts should I have to make a sudden stop and very safe in the event of a really catastrophic collison. Cats don't want to be put in them and with a soft towel on the bottom and the dark interior they settle down quite readily for the trip.
I found I could not satisfactorly secure other types of carriers on the floor in the front or on the back seat.
2006-11-29 04:57:44 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have taken all four of my animals to the vet at the same time. I put two cats in one carrier and one in the other and have the dog leashed. If the carrier is big enough, and the cats will get along well enough for the ride, I would recommend just using one. If that doesn't work, any cardboard box big enough should work just fine. That may be more difficult to carry though. Good luck.
2006-11-29 04:25:18 · answer #3 · answered by hbennett76 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would have to make sure the box has handles so that you can carry it easily. Another thought is that pet stores often sell cardboard carriers for only a few dollars. Call your vet and see if they have carriers to loan, some do.
2006-11-29 03:55:47 · answer #4 · answered by pinkdaises2001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before I had carriers, I used laundry baskets. Take one and put it on the bottom, and then attach the second one on top. You can hinge the one side before you put the cat in so it will be easier to close. Then just tie up the other side. We used twist ties that came with garbage cans to close it up. Plenty of air holes and the kitty could see what was going on. (would be nice if you put in a towel too -- just in case of an accident and will help them feel better!)
Good luck!
2006-11-29 04:36:13 · answer #5 · answered by InterpreterNatalie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you get a good heavy cardboard box he should be fine in there (with air holes of course). It's definitely safer for a pet to be restrained inside of something for car rides especially to the vet. Good luck!
2006-11-29 03:56:17 · answer #6 · answered by funkydesign03 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've read your other posts and see you like to return used worn clothing to stores for refunds...why not do it again so you can buy a second carrier? I mean if you are going to have 2 cats you should have 2 carriers. Unless you think one's just gonna walk with you! Travelling with a cat you don't know well (particularly if you don't know how he travels) in a cardboard box is irresponsible. They can easily break through them.
2006-11-29 13:06:51 · answer #7 · answered by thekittiesinthehood 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Easy go to the vet and get a temporary carrier. These are heavy duty and made of cardboard. I bought one to bring home my parrot in...
I would not trust a cheap cardboard box....
2006-11-29 03:56:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats used to both go in the same carrier until one got a bit big and now hogs most of the space.
2006-11-29 04:09:10 · answer #9 · answered by Christina 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A box with holes will work just fine, but your local animal shelter would probably be willing to let you borrow a carrier, too.
2006-11-29 05:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by kiki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋