tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post1064670316776760150..comments2024-03-25T05:31:28.548-06:00Comments on Fur Everywhere: 7 Tips for Making Vet Visits Less StressfulFur Everywherehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08064329146430899790noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-85119662038025107882015-05-20T08:41:51.925-06:002015-05-20T08:41:51.925-06:00That's true that it's probably better for ...That's true that it's probably better for your cat to be used to its carrier. If you only pull it out when they are about to be poked and prodded, no wonder they might run away from you. From what you say, it sounds like having one with a removable top section is nice for them to be able to jump in and out and get used to it. I'll have to see about getting one of those. <a href="http://myuniversitypethospital.com/la-mesa-veterinary-hospital-veterinary-services" rel="nofollow"> http://myuniversitypethospital.com/la-mesa-veterinary-hospital-veterinary-services</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816503075485660516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-55113094440477695182015-04-17T20:49:00.982-06:002015-04-17T20:49:00.982-06:00I agree that it is important to find a cat-friendl...I agree that it is important to find a cat-friendly veterinarian. Like you said, "Some veterinarians have feline-only practices while others are making an effort to make cats more comfortable at their offices." <a href="http://www.animalhousevh.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.animalhousevh.com</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17985855538931913076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-56452058047267072752015-04-17T07:03:31.834-06:002015-04-17T07:03:31.834-06:00I agree that one of the best things you can do to ...I agree that one of the best things you can do to prepare as an owner is to get your cat used to being handled. My cat used to be very feisty at the vet, and didn't like to be touched at all. It just took consistent visits until she got used to the routine. It did make the trip to the vet a lot less stressful. <a href="http://osullivananimalhospital.com/" rel="nofollow">http://osullivananimalhospital.com/</a>Gary Birtleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11633778674668482469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-47811044132872024982015-03-31T14:31:36.718-06:002015-03-31T14:31:36.718-06:00I never thought about how beneficial getting my ca...I never thought about how beneficial getting my cat used to car trips would be. Now thinking about it, this is when the stress would begin to happen because she doesn't know what's happening just in the car. I'll have to start doing this to make sure my next vet appointment is more beneficial. Hopefully this is able to help a little bit! <a href="http://www.channelhighwayanimalhospital.com.au/services" rel="nofollow"> http://www.channelhighwayanimalhospital.com.au/services</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217939253735142732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-54580855348270815572015-03-13T06:22:50.537-06:002015-03-13T06:22:50.537-06:00Thanks for a very informative post. We go to regul...Thanks for a very informative post. We go to regular check ups as a family and it is quite the exciting ride to the vet now that Timmy has taught the song of his people to the whole clowder. Great fun in the office too. MOL. <br />This is doubly important information if you have a kitty who has a chronic health issues and does not like to go for check ups or treatment. Training our Rumpy to sit in the carrier and that if he jumps in he gets a treat has really helped.<br />Purrs<br />Dad Timmy and Family Timmy Tomcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13608362455492496529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-68953533428237495882015-03-09T19:08:08.584-06:002015-03-09T19:08:08.584-06:00It's definitely worse for cats. Thanks for th...It's definitely worse for cats. Thanks for the information, I will review again before our next visit!Sadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11108553445838698988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-83893140779403524022015-03-09T19:02:24.653-06:002015-03-09T19:02:24.653-06:00I really like when vets have different entrances f...I really like when vets have different entrances for cats but it's rare for sure.michelle wolffhttp://cattyshackdesigns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-29199248192804814142015-03-09T16:22:16.477-06:002015-03-09T16:22:16.477-06:00I can see how unhappy most of the cats are to be s...I can see how unhappy most of the cats are to be sitting in their carriers at the vets. I steer my dog away from where they are sitting so as not to add to their distress.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08227549652781193119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-87259305709323462742015-03-09T16:12:39.003-06:002015-03-09T16:12:39.003-06:00My cats absolutely hate being in a carrier. I real...My cats absolutely hate being in a carrier. I really should get them used to it so it's easier next time they have to go to the vet! Thanks for the advice!Rascal and Roccohttp://www.rascalandrocco.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-1744801750450080392015-03-09T16:07:11.981-06:002015-03-09T16:07:11.981-06:00We've been lucky. Other than our late Roxy, al...We've been lucky. Other than our late Roxy, all our dogs love(d) going to the vet.DawgBloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03549947489170037163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-8599735301339438462015-03-09T15:46:19.048-06:002015-03-09T15:46:19.048-06:00I love learning so much about cats from you lovely...I love learning so much about cats from you lovely cat bloggers who are teaching me so much! TY!FidoseofRealityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14411371128158560753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-19243432896651606522015-03-09T09:45:57.334-06:002015-03-09T09:45:57.334-06:00All of these a great tips. Manna is comforted by b...All of these a great tips. Manna is comforted by being able to see everything and explore, so I make sure her carrier time is minimal. Cinco on the other hand would rather stay in the carrier and hide, so we don't pressure him to come out until he has to and then we put him right back in. Robinhttp://www.playfulkitty.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-53996792116861709312015-03-09T09:18:42.277-06:002015-03-09T09:18:42.277-06:00Vet visits are SO important, since cats are "...Vet visits are SO important, since cats are "the great pretenders" and can hide health problems so well. We're just back this morning from the vet for wellness checks and vx for both Magical-Dawg and Karma-Kat. Glad to say they're both in great health!AmyShojaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08619383468411095557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-28053833147652600692015-03-08T14:45:12.177-06:002015-03-08T14:45:12.177-06:00There are two BIG things that I do to make the Vet...There are two BIG things that I do to make the Vet less stressful for both of my pets.<br />1) I try to keep MY stress in check (that is the BIGGEST cause of stress for pets at the vet).....if the owner is beyond stressed the animal picks up on it, big time. I know it is easier said than done, trust me....Oh I know!<br /><br />2) with Cody the carrier stays out in the living room ALL of the time. That was so important. With my Angel Bobo I used to only bring it out for the vet.......STUPID! Then he associated it only with the vet. Cody will often go into the carrier to play or sleep and he never knows when he is going to be carted off to Dr.Smiley.<br />I also have a comfy pillow in the carrier and sometimes will put a toy in there. I don't do the towel thing because Cody isn't stressed out by other animals.Cat and DOG Chat With Carenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02666719374831725417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-77370798104619997252015-03-08T08:42:54.855-06:002015-03-08T08:42:54.855-06:00Great advice ! We often sleep in our PTU, they are...Great advice ! We often sleep in our PTU, they are always available ! Mum is not so good at getting us used to car trips... PurrsThe Swiss Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13252977204473056970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-30131059953861818342015-03-07T12:14:32.461-07:002015-03-07T12:14:32.461-07:00Fab article! I have incorporated a few of these ti...Fab article! I have incorporated a few of these tips & they work well.<br />Sherri-Ellen of Siddhartha Henry's Purrfect Pad<br />P.S.: Your cats are beautiful esp Jewel who looks alot like Nylablue did...Sherri-Ellen T-D.http://nylabluesmum.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-24567988398669764972015-03-07T08:33:32.858-07:002015-03-07T08:33:32.858-07:00Great tips!Great tips!Ingrid Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01874816179648089811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-62830348558144161012015-03-07T06:53:32.241-07:002015-03-07T06:53:32.241-07:00We are also not big fans of Vet visits.
We go earl...We are also not big fans of Vet visits.<br />We go early in the morning too so we do not wait too long.<br />We still don't like going, but we love coming home!<br />Purrs Georgia and Julie,<br />Treasure and JJMickey's Musingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06327653720965629172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-70418185996074197232015-03-06T21:21:26.524-07:002015-03-06T21:21:26.524-07:00Our carriers are out all the time and we seep in t...Our carriers are out all the time and we seep in them sometimes.<br /><br />But when the doors shuts to take us anywhere...YIKES!<br /><br />Great catvice!!Meezer's Mews & Terrieristical Woofshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04474970770415529999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-7164548632118740132015-03-06T13:18:58.190-07:002015-03-06T13:18:58.190-07:00I don't have any problem with any of those exc...I don't have any problem with any of those except #2, not happening!Brian's Home Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08809631273441407139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-72877637309858415642015-03-06T12:44:11.612-07:002015-03-06T12:44:11.612-07:00Great tips, Sierra! Fortunately for us, Moosey is ...Great tips, Sierra! Fortunately for us, Moosey is very good about going to the vet -- he even walks right into his carrier when it's time to go. He has also been known to hang out in there at home, as if it's his "mancat cave."meowmeowmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12513539249219283256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-36833186073098738022015-03-06T12:10:30.376-07:002015-03-06T12:10:30.376-07:00This is some really good advice for humans who str...This is some really good advice for humans who stress out when they take their cats to the vet! Because you know, all the steps you have here are as much for them as they are for us. ;-) I'm fortunate that neither my human nor I are uncomfortable going to the vet.Shttp://www.sparklecat.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-14432718642596919692015-03-06T06:44:41.580-07:002015-03-06T06:44:41.580-07:00Those are good tips. The mom always tries to plan...Those are good tips. The mom always tries to plan ahead with us and schedule our vet visits for a time when we won't hafta wait long in our PTUs, like having the first appointment in the morning or after lunch. But we still hate going to the vet.The Island Catshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12916103855538422451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-43140944492147320892015-03-06T06:39:53.874-07:002015-03-06T06:39:53.874-07:00Those are great ideas- especially the practice tri...Those are great ideas- especially the practice trips. I also spray some Feliway into the carrier, but I don't think it really helped. No matter what I do Millie and Spooky always get diarrhea. :(pilch92https://www.blogger.com/profile/12263559408792146826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267429547601186286.post-19773557034068350762015-03-06T05:37:28.293-07:002015-03-06T05:37:28.293-07:00Oh my! I should have made the Staff read this befo...Oh my! I should have made the Staff read this before I went to the vet yesterday!! Though I have to say that taking regular trips in the car will always upset me as I was injured inside a car engine before I was rescued! I'm definitely going to lobby for treats both before and after going as up til now it's only been after we get home!CATachresishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10227422179439047735noreply@blogger.com