I adopted a 3 year old semi-feral cat from a shelter about 4 months ago. After the initial hiding period, she has become a very affectionate cat. She does not approach people, but will sit in the same room with them. Here is the problem-- she is almost impossible to calm down so I can take her to the vet. The first time I took her just for a checkup I threw treats into her carrier a few days before the appointment, so she went in willingly. When it was time for her appointment I just quickly closed the carrier door and was able to take her in with no problem. I would like to take her in again for a skin issue she is having (I spoke to the vet about it and he recommended I use Lotrimin, which I apply when she is sleeping (!) and it is clearing up nicely.)
My problem is this-- I have no idea how to get her into her carrier if we would need to see the vet in the near future, as she is not falling for the treats-in-the-carrier routine anymore. She just looks at me like "Not this time!" She is extremely fast moving (I am, too, but she has me beat!) and I just wonder if anyone has any suggestions to successfully get her into the carrier. I don't want to be one of those people who never take their cats to the vet!
My problem is this-- I have no idea how to get her into her carrier if we would need to see the vet in the near future, as she is not falling for the treats-in-the-carrier routine anymore. She just looks at me like "Not this time!" She is extremely fast moving (I am, too, but she has me beat!) and I just wonder if anyone has any suggestions to successfully get her into the carrier. I don't want to be one of those people who never take their cats to the vet!