![]() ![]() Use a trap divider to humanely confine the cat at one end of the trap, allowing an IM injection to be administered through the trap wire. Administer anesthetics via intramuscular (IM) injection while the cat is in the trap.Īnother advantage of holding cats in traps is that the administration of anesthetics can be done without any direct handling. ![]() Loosely covering the trap with a towel or cloth will help to provide the cat with a sense of security, reducing stress. Place the traps in a warm, quiet, dimly lit area. It may also allow a frightened tame cat to settle down and reveal his true colors-tame cats may turn out to have owners or be adoptable, so recognizing them is important. Holding cats for only a short time (12-48 hours) reduces stress and prevents unnecessary handling. In addition, escaped cats can be destructive as they attempt to hide and resist recapture. Cats are experts at escape-and if a feral cat is afforded any opportunity, he will almost always succeed! Recapturing cats can be difficult, and increases the risk of injury to both cats and staff. Transferring cats to larger enclosures is not recommended for short-term holding, because it increases the risk of human injury as well as cat escape. Once you’ve captured cats in a humane box trap, hold them there until the time of surgery. Hold cats only a short time before surgery. Some of these steps will likely be performed by trappers and caregivers, others by the veterinarians performing the examinations, vaccinations, and surgeries. Here, we examine the best medical practices for TNR, starting from the moment of capture through the time of release. Troy SnowĬommunities around the country are increasingly using TNR as the preferred method of cat control. Returning healthy feral cats Tips for veterinary care during trap-neuter-returnĪnimal Sheltering magazine January/February 2013 Caregivers and medical personnel should be aware of the best practices for the process of neutering and vaccinating free-roaming cats.
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