How long can you leave a feral cat in a trap?
Check with your veterinarian and use caution. If the cat needs further care (longer than 48 hours) you will need to transfer her into a holding pen or cat playpen. Release the cat in the same place you trapped him or her. Pull up rings so you can open the front door of the trap and pull back the cover.
What’s the best way to trap a feral cat?
Feed the cat in the trap for a few days before the appointment. Gradually move the food you are feeding the feral cat into the trap. You can open the doors of most live traps without setting them, allowing an animal to pass freely in and out of the trap without actually trapping it.
What should I do if I trap a nursing female cat?
If you trap a nursing female and you are unsure about the kittens, then use your best judgement after talking to your vet. The first step is making arrangements with a local veterinarian. For help in finding a vet or low-cost spay/neuter program contact SPAY/USA at 1-800- 248-SPAY. The next stage is the trapping.
Why is my cat afraid of the trap?
Cats can become trap-shy — frightened to go near or enter a trap, or trap-savvy — mastered the art of removing food without triggering the trap. Don’t be discouraged. The following are several straightforward techniques used to trap hard-to-trap-cats. A short break can reduce a cat’s fear of the trap.
What happens if you put a cat in an unwatched trap?
Unwatched traps place cats at the mercy of strangers, animals and weather. Someone who does not understand your intentions may release a trapped cat. Observe from a location far enough away that the cats will not be disturbed, but close enough so you can still see all the traps.
Is it OK to let a feral cat out of a trap?
Feral cats may thrash around after being trapped. Do not be alarmed by this—it is completely normal. Covering the trap will calm them down almost immediately. And remember; never try to touch feral cats or let them out of the trap.
Why are humane trappings important for feral cats?
This is important because the more times cats are exposed to the trapping process, the more suspicious they become of traps. Keep an eye on traps at all times for the safety of the cats and to make sure your equipment is not taken or tampered with. Unwatched traps place cats at the mercy of strangers, animals and weather.
Why does a mother cat put her kittens in a trap?
Kittens who are scared and alone may race to join the “other kittens” in the trap. The mother cat may think her kittens are calling for her and enter the trap to find them.
Where can I get a humane trap for my Cat?
The first step is making arrangements with a local veterinarian. For help in finding a vet or low-cost spay/neuter program contact SPAY/USA at 1-800- 248-SPAY. The next stage is the trapping. Your local humane society or animal control agency may be able to loan you the traps, or you may prefer to buy a humane trap.
