Reducing your cat’s stress before a vet visit
Does the carrier trigger panic? A few habits can make veterinary visits much easier.
Advice · · Casavet veterinary team
For many cats, a veterinary visit becomes stressful before leaving home. Simple habits can transform the experience.
Make the carrier familiar
Leave it open in a living area with a comfortable blanket and treats, so it becomes a safe place instead of an alarm signal.
On the day
Use calming pheromones 15 minutes before leaving, cover the carrier lightly and secure it behind a car seat. At Casavet, we let cats leave the carrier at their own pace. A relaxed cat allows a better examination and a more reliable diagnosis.