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Does anyone know where I can buy a Crush Cage for a feral cat?

I have recently adopted a (very) feral cat. I was fostering her when she had kittens and want to give her a safe home with me.

I borrowed a wire cage for her trip to the vet to be speyed, but that has to go back now. However, I want to buy one in case she gets sick and needs to go back in a hurry.

Does anyone know why I can buy these?

It's a wire basket with a section you push over to 'crush' the cat (gently!) so the vet can administer a sedative to enable them to examine the cat without getting hurt.

Also - does anyone know how to de-flea a feral cat? I'm thinking maybe I can use the cage for this too?
Less stuff, more life, love, laughter and cats!
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  • devildog
    devildog Posts: 1,222 Forumite
    May be worth asking your Local Cat's Protection league where they get theirs from
  • Sagz_2
    Sagz_2 Posts: 6,251 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Your Vet will probably be able to get hold of one from their drug wholesaler.
    Some days you're the dog..... most days you're the tree! :D
  • olias
    olias Posts: 3,588 Forumite
    Or ask local RSPCA where they get theirs

    Olias
  • zzzLazyDaisy
    zzzLazyDaisy Posts: 12,497 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    These people might be able to help you (its a charity for real cats)

    http://catactiontrust.org.uk/site/
    I'm a retired employment solicitor. Hopefully some of my comments might be useful, but they are only my opinion and not intended as legal advice.
  • juliebunny
    juliebunny Posts: 1,707 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    These people might be able to help you (its a charity for real cats)

    http://catactiontrust.org.uk/site/

    Thanks this one looks like a good bed, I've emailed them! :)
    Less stuff, more life, love, laughter and cats!
    Even if I'm on the shopping threads, it doesn't mean I'm buying! Sometimes it's good to just look and then hit the CLOSE button!
  • juliebunny
    juliebunny Posts: 1,707 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Sagz wrote: »
    Your Vet will probably be able to get hold of one from their drug wholesaler.

    Yeah they would probably mark up the price by 1000% though knowing my vet! Thanks, it's a good fall back option anyway. :j
    Less stuff, more life, love, laughter and cats!
    Even if I'm on the shopping threads, it doesn't mean I'm buying! Sometimes it's good to just look and then hit the CLOSE button!
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