How do I get food & water in the trap?
Do not give food to the cat after midnight the night prior to surgery. If there is food still in the trap at this time, carefully remove the food. Cats should have an empty stomach to prevent nausea caused by the anesthesia. Water should be provided at all times while the cat is not in transport. You can insert a small bowl of water into the end of the trap by slowly opening the back door and sliding it in. Feral cats will be afraid and will likely cower and hiss at the back of the trap. In any case, it is important to keep a close watch on him in case he lunges and to quickly close the door when finished. Most importantly, always avoid direct eye contact with the cat which he will interpret as a sign of aggression. Before transporting the cat to his appointment, remove the water bowl just as quickly and carefully as you placed it inside, or you can use a wire hanger to spill the water out onto the newspaper if you don’t want to open the door again. After surgery, an unbent wire hanger may be used to slowly upright overturned bowls. Use a water bottle to fill the water bowl and slide in filled food bowls or drop the food in through the holes in the trap. A funnel may also come in handy.