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QuestionHow do I catch a stray cat? How do I get it out of hiding?
Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhDDr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
VeterinarianThe best and safest way to catch a stray cat is to use a live trap. You can get a cat out of hiding with a live trap, or generally with desirable food (like tuna). -
QuestionHow do you get a stray kitten to trust you?Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhDDr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
VeterinarianIt takes a lot of time to gain a kitten's trust; offering it food, especially canned kitten food, is a good way to begin developing trust. -
QuestionWhat do I do with a stray kitten?Melissa Nelson, DVM, PhDDr. Nelson is a Veterinarian who specializes in Companion and Large Animal Medicine in Minnesota, where she has over 18 years of experience as a veterinarian in a rural clinic. She received her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota in 1998.
VeterinarianYou can either adopt the kitten or call your local humane society to place it with them. -
QuestionHow do you get a kitten out of hiding?
Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianKittens hide because they are wary and uncertain. Never force a kitten out of hiding. Instead, build their confidence. Do this by making sure the room is quiet and safe (no other pets around). Feed the kitten yourself, speaking to them so they become accustomed to your voice. Spend time sitting near the kitten and dropping treats, to attract them out. -
QuestionHow do you get a stray kitten to trust you?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianPatience and consistency are key. You can't force the kitten to trust you; they have to realize that you always behave in a gentle and predictable way. Dropping treats will help them understand you mean no harm. Spend time sitting quietly near the kitten, occasionally dropping a treat or offering food. -
QuestionHow do I catch a stray cat?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianTry winning their confidence by feeding them. If they are stray, rather than feral, then the cat should be used to people and they'll eventually respond. If the cat is feral, then speak to an animal welfare organization such as the ASPCA or Cats Protection League. They can supply humane cat traps in which to capture the animal. -
QuestionWhat do I do with a stray kitten?Pippa Elliott, MRCVSDr. Elliott, BVMS, MRCVS is a veterinarian with over 30 years of experience in veterinary surgery and companion animal practice. She graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1987 with a degree in veterinary medicine and surgery. She has worked at the same animal clinic in her hometown for over 20 years.
VeterinarianThere are several organizations you can contact with a stray kitten. Speak to your local vet, who should be able to put you in contact with local animal welfare charities, such as the Cats Protection League. There may be a local charity that runs a Trap, Neuter, Return policy who can help, or phone the ASPCA.
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