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Shorthaired adult cat sleeping in an open-doored carrier. The carrier is plastic, has a front door and a top door and ventilation slates on the sides. Their head is sticking just out of the carrier.

In-your-Home Carrier Help

This service uses low stress, AAFP and ISFM guided methods to gently place cats in their carriers.

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In-your-Home Carrier Service - $40

  • Both a home consultation and an in-home carrier service.

  • Developing with you an individualized approach tailored to your cat and your space.

  • Arriving before your scheduled appointment or departure time.

  • Gently placing your cat in a carrier.

  • For routine check-ups, surgery, illness or travel.

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Consultation - $20

 

  • Phone or home consultation to learn about your cat and concerns, and to speak with you about low stress carrier use.

  • Developing with you an individualized approach tailored to your cat and your space.

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For my approach to handling, please visit the handling section in the FAQ.

For aggressive or fractious cats, please visit the fractious cat section in the FAQ.

 

FREE Resources

AAFP (American Association of Feline Practitioners):

Getting your Cat to the Veterinary Practice (article)

Llevar a su Gato al Veterinario (brochure)

How to Keep your Cat Calm (article)

Cat Friendly Veterinary Practices (brochure)

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ISFM (International Society of Feline Medicine): Carrier Training

Step 1: Settling on a Blanket

Step 2: Open Base of the Carrier

Step 3: Open Door Carrier

Step 4: Closed Door Carrier

Step 5: Building Time Length

Step 6: Moving the Carrier

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