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Backpack training

Before conquering the big outdoors there’s one more step: backpack training. We use the Petsfit hiking backpack. It’s very important for a cat to have a safe space to go to if he ever feels scared or uncomfortable.

Start by putting the backpack in your living room and leave it there for a week or two. Your cat will problably get in on it’s own and maybe even use it as a sleeping spot. This way the backpack will be associated with safety and that’s what you want.

The next step will be zipping up the backpack and walking around the house with the cat in the backpack. Once you’ve made sure your cat feels fine, you’re ready to go outside.