How to Make Vet Trips Easier for You and Your Cat

Posted by The Cat Hospital of Kamloops on April 14th, 2021

Do you find it a struggle to visit Kamloops vet with your cat? You are not alone. Many cat owners lament the fact that visiting their vet in Kamloops always leads to difficulties.

This doesn’t have to be the scenario every time you visit a Kamloops vet. You can do the following tips instead to make vet trips a lot easier:

1. Get a carrier for your cat and make sure you acclimate your cat to it first.

A carrier will keep your cat comfortable during the ride to the vet. You don’t want to carry your cat all the way to the vet as this can lead to a lot of squirming and scratches.

Try buying a cat carrier and place it in your home for a few days or weeks. That will help acclimate the cat to it.

During the day of the visit, you can also spray a cat pheromone spray. Cat pheromone sprays are similar to the pheromones emitted by cats to make them feel comfortable. Spray this in the cat carrier so they will feel more at ease.

2. Make sure you prepare everything that you need.

Make a list of the things that you need to bring with you to the vet including your cat’s paperwork. You can put them all in a bag before the day of your visit to the Kamloops vet. That way, you are not scrambling to get everything that you need on the day of the appointment.

3. Give yourself plenty of time to drive to the vet.

Prepare early for the vet visit. That way, you still have time to prepare and you are not rushing your cat to the carrier. If you are agitated because you are late for the appointment, your cat might also sense it and become agitated as well.

4. Place your cat in a comfortable area in the car.

Avoid putting the carrier directly on the seat as this can end up becoming jostled. You can use the seatbelt to secure it or just put it on the floor where they will have a limited view and won’t become agitated.

5. Soothe your cat before the vet appointment.

You can bring your cat’s favorite toy or pet your cat before the appointment. That way, your cat is calm before the vet checks up on him.

It’s important to look for a reliable vet clinic such as The Cat Hospital of Kamloops. Not all clinics will give the same level of care to cats. Choose a clinic that will ensure that your cat will not be agitated during the check-up. Find out if they use sedation techniques to calm down agitated cats and if these methods are safe.

With these tips, you will find trips to the vet less stressful.

Adam Carey is the author of this article. For more details about Veterinarians in Kamloops BC please visit our website: thecathospital.ca