I have an almost 3 year old cat who won't go in his carrier anymore. I know exactly why but would like sone advise on helping him be ok with it again.
When I first got him, he went in the carrier fine. Wasn't a fan of car rides, but he had no issues with the carrier itself. My ex, while we were together, would lock my cat in the carrier and put him in the laundry room with no light on and leave him in there for hours while I was at work because he didn't want to deal with a playful kitten. I found out and you see why he's my ex.
But I was able to move out a year ago and my cat still refuses to go any where near a carrier. Iv'e tried a couple different ones and he knows what they are. It took 3 people and lots of scratches (the only time he ever scratches) to get him into one to move out. He still won't go in without a fight. I've tried treats, catnip, relaxation sprays, different carriers. I don't know what to do anymore. Help!
When I first got him, he went in the carrier fine. Wasn't a fan of car rides, but he had no issues with the carrier itself. My ex, while we were together, would lock my cat in the carrier and put him in the laundry room with no light on and leave him in there for hours while I was at work because he didn't want to deal with a playful kitten. I found out and you see why he's my ex.
But I was able to move out a year ago and my cat still refuses to go any where near a carrier. Iv'e tried a couple different ones and he knows what they are. It took 3 people and lots of scratches (the only time he ever scratches) to get him into one to move out. He still won't go in without a fight. I've tried treats, catnip, relaxation sprays, different carriers. I don't know what to do anymore. Help!