How Make Trips to the Vet Easier for Your Cat
Most cat patients’ problems start at home before they ever get anywhere near the vet’s office. Getting in the cat carrier and then going for a ride in the car will usually stress the cat out enough that, by the time they actually make it to the vet’s office, they are way past being cooperative. Try getting the cat carrier out from time to time even when you are not going to be taking the cat anywhere. Allow the cat to investigate the cage and even climb inside. Some cats will begin to like the carrier so much that they want to have it out all the time as a safe, comfy spot to take a nap.
The other thing you can do is to take your cat on short car rides that have treats and praise involved. By eliminating some of these stressful factors you increase your cat’s chances of having an acceptable trip to your veterinarian’s office.
--Dr. Wohlwend
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Dr. Wohlwend is a small animal veterinarian in Renton, WA and a regular contributor to Wag Reflex.
pandora nz on April 14, 2011 at 12:50 AM
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