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do i have to have a cat carrier?

14 Answers  |  Asked By: KitKat   463   

were taking my cat (sammy) to the vet for the 1st time. hes never been in a car before either. should we buy a cat carrier for the small trip? or will he be safe without one? hes my first cat i ever had so im not sure. and have a lot of questions.

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Answer 1
kitty

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Always use a carrier because you don’t want to take any chances. Sammy will be very scared and could easily bolt from the car or from your arms.

If you don’t have a cat carrier, you can make a secure one out of two laundry baskets. Just flip one on top of the other then tie the sides together with twist ties, bread ties, zip strips, or string. What ever you have on hand. If you use string don’t let Sammy eat it.

It is always best to have a cat carrier on hand though. You never know when you might need it!

By: Kat   2947  |  2 Comments to Answer
 

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kitty

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thanks kat. your a lot of help.

By: KitKat   463
kitty

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Many vets require your cat be in a carrier.

By: Catsofmany   1108

Answer 2
kitty

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cats generally do not use leashes so you always use a carrier for your cats

By: ashton123   27
 

Answer 3
kitty

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if you really care for it, you would buy one for sammy

 

Answer 4
kitty

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No i don’t. but you know it probley is safer!

By: hewittk   375
 

Answer 5
kitty

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yes bring one it’s better being safe than sorry

By: catboy   99
 

Answer 6
kitty

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Its always good to keep one just in case!=D

By: Gandalf   34
 

Answer 7
kitty

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A carrier would certainly be a good idea, but a cardboard box with the lid closed, and holes poked in the sides would be just fine.

 

Answer 8
kitty

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My cat HATES cat carriers, so we put him on a leesh, put newspaper and towels on my lap, and drive him 2 the vet that way

By: alicia753   25
 

Answer 9
kitty

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For safety sake, please by a good cat carrier. Some of the comments I have read here are okay, but I would hesitate to put my cat in anything that really isn’t made specifically for travel. Also, it is a good idea to either use the seat belt to hold the carrier, or put it on the floor. Pets need to be just as safe as you and I when riding in a car. Take care and meow for now!

By: KimS   53
 

Answer 10
kitty

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Yes. You ned them for going to the vet.

 

Answer 11
kitty

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yes. one of my cats is afrad of driveing.

By: 99jesus99   80
 

Answer 12
kitty

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you dont really need a cat carrier. When i moved i had 4 cats. they all turned out fine.

 

Answer 13
kitty

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my cat doesn’t needs that. it depends on you if you want to carry your cat in it or not

By: khushi   1657
 

Answer 14
kitty

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no you don”t but if your cat can’t walk then you may need it

By: kittycatkk   133
 

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