We sort of inherited an old (he's at least 15) grumpy cat when his owner died last year. He tolerates me as well as he tolerates anyone but he still swipes at me - with claws - quite frequently. He is the furthest thing possible from a lap cat. I have never picked him up and I'm fairly sure it wouldn't end well for me. And clearly, it's not something he would enjoy. He's off his food, eating only a tiny amount when he's usually very food-motivated, shall we say. He did the same at the end of last week, then he was sick and seemed better so I assumed he'd eaten something dodgy while off on one of his prowls. But, he's eaten very little last night and today. I need to get him to the vet. We didn't have a carrier but I've ordered one and it will be arriving shortly. Any tips for actually getting him inside it? It opens on the top, as I thought that might be slightly easier than the sort with a gate.
I'm also very fearful, for the outcome, given his age. He may not have been with us long but they make a big impression, don't they? So any stories of grumpy old moggies making their people look like fools when it turns out they're perfectly well would be very welcome.