I was just talking to a friend last night who had this same problem. I've only tried putting Tubby in the carrier once or twice, and found out real quick it wasn't a real good idea. The thing that saved me was the fact that he doesn't mind the collar and leash. Instead of fighting to get him in the carrier, I ask him if he wants to go outside and he thinks he's going on a grand adventure. I suggested trying this to my friend, and she just laughed and said she'd probably have the same results trying to put a harness on the kitty, but I don't know. So this might be an option for those who have a hard time getting their kitties in the carrier.

Of course, then there are other problems like what does kitty do when you actually get to the vet, and if kitty is going to act wild while there, it's best to be in a carrier for the other pet's sakes and so no one gets clawed. Tubby doesn't like the vet, but he doesn't mind exploring the waiting room and actually likes greeting other pets, so he's not a problem in this manner either. (How did I ever end up so lucky as to get him? )

When I took Peanut to the vet on Saturday, there was a girl there waiting to pay. She had a gray kitty (reminded me of Neko) in her arms very loosely wrapped in a towel. Actually the towel wasn't even necessary. The kitty was held like a baby (tummy up) and she just looked around at everything and meowed now and then. The girl said she (Kitty) was a talker and that she wouldn't try to get away at all. She just layed in her mommy's arms and seemed so relaxed. It was really cute. Too bad we can't all have kitties that are that easy to take to the vet.