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    rescued feral in cage won't let me reach into cage without attacking

    So, there is feral and then there is stray. True feral cats will body slam the trap and be absolutely terrified of you. If this cat is truly feral, it’s best to not try to interact for now. The less they see of you the better. You can tame truly feral cats, but it takes allot of time, and now...
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    rescued feral in cage won't let me reach into cage without attacking

    I can't believe there is something like this. I was trying to think about how to make one. All great advise, but don't think I would get it in time. Vet tomorrow morning. I do love Tomahawk products- I see they call the squeeze fork a divider fork .. here's a link for you Trap Accessories ...
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    rescued feral in cage won't let me reach into cage without attacking

    I realize post was yesterday. Hope he's become more attentive Thank you just the same. It is better when I sit on the floor and feed it a little at a time. It's putting my hand in the cage that has me on edge.
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    rescued feral in cage won't let me reach into cage without attacking

    Thanks for the advise. I've never heard of a squeeze fork. Vet tomorrow morning, so too late to search for a squeeze fork. You can purchase a squeeze fork,made specifically for this reason,for restraining a cat or for cage transfer etc .. it looks like a sort of pitchfork,look on Amazon or...
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    rescued feral in cage won't let me reach into cage without attacking

    Thanks barbb, We will be attempting to get it in the carrier and it will go back to the cage. I don't think I could fit anything else in the cage. I have been getting on the floor and it seems to respond better than standing over it , as you suggested. I also didn't know about the eye contact...
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    rescued feral in cage won't let me reach into cage without attacking

    Thanks. Will post an update. Feeding through the cage for now.
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    rescued feral in cage won't let me reach into cage without attacking

    At first I was able to reach in to get the litter box and food/water bowls to feed/clean. Now it gets up close to the door of the cage and lunges/hisses/growls/swats at me. It has got me once before. I wouldn't be surprised if it is picking up on my stress and fear. I am also afraid it will get...
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