Is your cat clawing his way out the door every time you mention the dreaded word "veterinarian"? Do you dread packing your feline friend into her carrier for her routine visits and vaccinations? Turns out, you and your cat may have good reason for disliking the clinic.
Cats are naturally very aware of their surroundings, with highly developed sensitivities to new smells and sounds. When a cat enters a vet clinic, it often smells and sounds like other animals, including the ever-terrifying canine variety. So how can you make your furry friend more comfortable? Start with choose the right clinic or working with your local veterinarian to share your concerns.
What does a cat-friendly clinic look like? First off, it values the safety and comfort of all pets. For some clinics, this means separate waiting areas for dogs and cats. Other ways to accomplish this include minimizing noise and disturbances and training staff specifically on minimizing feline distress.
You can also make your cat's visit less stressful by:
We love cats here at Intermountain Pet Hospital, and we can't wait to meet you and your feline companion.