How to Make Your Cat Love the Carrier

🐱Cats can have a negative association with carriers due to the association of going to unwanted places.

🔑Creating a positive association with the carrier involves making it an appealing place for your cat.

🏡Set up a portable base camp near the carrier to make it a social area that your cat already enjoys.

😺Use scents that your cat loves, such as their favorite bed or an item that smells like you, to line the carrier.

🍗Reward your cat with a special treat, like the 'jackpot treat,' every time they enter the carrier.

Why do cats hate carriers?

—Cats often associate carriers with going to places they don't want to go, like the vet.

How can I make the carrier more appealing?

—Personalize the carrier by making it look less like a carrier and more like a cozy space with items that your cat loves.

Where should I place the carrier?

—Put the carrier in a social area that your cat already enjoys, like near the couch or your bed.

What scents can I use to make the carrier more inviting?

—Use scents that your cat is familiar with and finds comforting, such as their favorite bed or an item that smells like you.

How do I encourage my cat to enter the carrier?

—Use positive reinforcement and reward your cat with a special treat every time they enter the carrier.

00:04Your cat doesn't have to hate the carrier. Learn how to change their negative association.

00:27Create a positive association by making the carrier an appealing place for your cat.

01:15Set up a portable base camp near the carrier to make it a social area your cat enjoys.

01:18Line the carrier with scents your cat loves, like their favorite bed or your scent.

02:00Reward your cat with a special treat every time they enter the carrier.