Put a Kitten in a Pram

A pram, stroller or other form of baby transport is one way of carting around your kitty. Whether or not the kitten will like it is another thing but you might give it a try to at least find out.

Steps

 * 1) Prepare the pram or stroller. Lay down a comfortable blanket or bedding material on the base of the pram or stroller. Add any pillows or other items you think that the kitten might like.[[Image:Put a Kitten in a Pram Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Gently hold your kitten. Place her down slowly on the blanket. Let her sniff at it for a bit and get used to the whole contraption.[[Image:Put a Kitten in a Pram Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) Remove the kitten. Place a walking leash suitable for cats on your kitten. This is important for keeping her safe should she jump out while you're walking about. If she's not already used to this, don't overdo the "newness" of two things in one turn; let her get used to both gradually.[[Image:Put a Kitten in a Pram Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Place the kitten back in the pram or stroller. Allow her to settle in.[[Image:Put a Kitten in a Pram Step 4.jpg|center]]
 * 5) Slowly push the pram or stroller around the room for a bit. Don't be surprised if your kitten jumps out of it, fearful of the movement. It will take some practice for her to get used to it, so keep trying, with breaks in between.[[Image:Put a Kitten in a Pram Step 5.jpg|center]]
 * 6) *If your kitten seems terrified, stop trying to do this. She won't learn if she's afraid; she'll only associate the object with terror. In this case, your kitten isn't the pram or stroller type.
 * 7) If your kitten seems okay with short rolls around the room, take her beyond the room. Push her around the house, from room to room. Get her really used to the feeling of being in the pram or stroller and moving around.[[Image:Put a Kitten in a Pram Step 6.jpg|center]]
 * 8) *Avoid jerky movements. Keep the rolling as smooth as possible.
 * 9) Take the pram or stroller outside. When you think your kitten is enjoying the ride, take her outside and see how you go. Try the backyard first, then perhaps the sidewalk outside of your house, if it's a quiet street. If your neighborhood is quiet, eventually you might even venture to take her to the park; just make sure her cat leash is on and you have a hand on it in case she jumps out and tries to run away.[[Image:Put a Kitten in a Pram Step 7.jpg|center]]

Tips

 * If the pram or stroller has a seatbelt restraint, you might like to see if it fits over the kitten. Be aware that it may not work though.
 * There are prams or strollers made specifically for cats. They are fully enclosed with mesh around the traditionally open area, to prevent the cat from jumping out. The mesh is usually dark, to lessen the view greeting the cat, thereby reducing its exposure to too much visual information. If you really want to take your cat or kitten out for a regular walk using a wheeled device, this might be a worthwhile investment.

Warnings

 * Cats are not designed to be rolled around in a contraption, pushed by a human being. Do not force the kitten to do this against its will. If the kitten is scared, you will only reinforce its fear by continuing to force it to ride in the pram or stroller. This could lead to the cat scratching you, running away or doing cat poo or diarrhea. If the kitten feels pressured, it may cease to trust you permanently.
 * Do not take the kitten to a crowded, busy place. This will scare the cat and if it runs off, you might lose the cat permanently.

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