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Even worse, when you finally locate the furry little imp after a long and protracted game of kitty hide-and-seek, the claws are out, the ears are flattened and very rude words are hissed as you try and force a rigid and resisting cat into their carrier. So why does your normal, affectionate and co-operative pet immediately turn into a feral wildcat at the very sight of their carrier? Well, prepare yourself for a shock - it's your fault - and you probably have no idea at all that you are responsible for making The Big Mistake. And the mistake is.. You put your cat's carrier out of sight when you finish using it. We all do it. As soon as the trauma of transporting your cat from A to B is over, the carrier gets put in the garage, in a shed or in a cupboard out of sight and out of mind. And that is where the mistake is made. The hated carrier is hidden away. So, can you correct your error and wipe out your guilt? Is it possible to make the situation better? Will your cat ever accept their carrier and remain laid-back and happpy around it? Definitely - and you can start correcting your mistake the minute you've finished reading this! Bring the carrier out of storage and place it in a cat-friendly place. Place it where it is cosy and quiet. Line it with a comfortable blanket or cushion. Make it attractive by placing a favourite toy or some catnip inside Place a few tasty morsels inside. Leave the door open for free access at all times. Make it a fixture within your cat's everyday world. And that's all you need to do. If you follow the above steps you can start to change the negative associations your cat has with their carrier. Each time the carrier is brought out, it triggers bad memories for your cat so it's no wonder that they connect the carrier with being forced to undergo unpleasant and unwelcome procedures whenever it appears. It is your job, as an owner, to work towards changing your cat's perception of their carrier and to replace the bad memories with good ones. If your cat slowly comes to accept that their carrier is a normal part of everyday life, they will gradually relax when confronted with it and their resistance to being put in it will melt away. By making the carrier an attractive and comfortable place to snuggle down in, with a toy and snack to hand, your cat will soon get the idea that good things can chase away the bad memories. Naturally, a trip to the vet's surgery will always cause some bad feelings to re-surface. However, to overcome that particular problem you would have to make your vet part of your cat's everyday, normal experience too. And that's just not likely to happen, is it? Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
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