The cat when it comes to taking it to the vet can behave just like a child. This means that as soon as he sees the carrier or hears us say "vet" he will go out of his way to find the best hiding place. How can we avoid giving him that bad drink?
Getting it really isn't difficult, but it does take time. So let's explain how to take my cat to the vet.
Get him used to the carrier from day one
The carrier is very useful to take the cat anywhere, but in addition to using it for that purpose I recommend having it with the door open always. A blanket is put inside, so the animal by itself will get so used to the presence of the object that sooner or later it will use it as a den.
Give him treats and lots of love when he's inside the carrier
As is our means to take him to the vet, It is very important that when the cat is near the carrier or inside, only positive things happen to it, like receiving cat treats or lots of pampering. At all times, avoid noise, scares and tension, but when it comes to this, it is especially necessary to be calm.
Use Feliway as an aid
Feliway It is a product made with synthetic pheromones of the cat, responsible for reassuring him. It is available in spray and diffuser. For the case at hand, we will use the spray, spraying the carrier two or three times half an hour before leaving for the vet. This way, we will make sure that it is calmer.
Make the drive a relaxed one
Even if it's short do not play the music at full volume; In fact, if the cat is very nervous, it is best not to turn on the radio and cover the carrier with a towel or cloth so that it cannot see anything. We will speak to you in a soft and cheerful tone of voice, and we will not pet it, as it could scratch us.
Avoid taking a feral cat to the vet
You may be surprised if I tell you this, but take a feral cat, that is, to a cat that has been raised and is living on the street, it can be a very unpleasant experience for both the feline and for people. It can be so stressed that it could attack. Because of that, we will only carry it if you really need it, that is, to castrate him and to cure the disease or the wounds he may have. And even so, it is always going to be better to ask the professional to go see it at the place where we have it.
The same I advise you for cats that, even having had contact with humans, spend most of the day on the street.
As we have seen, taking the cat to the vet is not always a pleasant experience. Therefore, we have to get used to it from day one.