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Give yourself plenty of time! Leave your carrier out at least a few days before your appointment to get your cat acclimated. If your cat is difficult to catch or load into the carrier, consider confining her in a bathroom or laundry room the night before your appointment so it's easier to catch her. If she is difficult to load into the carrier, try wrapping her in a lite towel or pillowcase before putting her into the carrier.

Choosing a Cat Carrier

Make sure to bring your cat in a secure carrier! This will keep her safe during transport, and provide a safe "hiding spot" for her during her visit. The best carriers for vet visits open on the top or have tops that can easily be removed. They are also easily cleaned in case your cat has an accident. Provide a little soft bedding inside for comfort. A spritz of Feliway spray can also help ease anxiety.

This article provided by the American Association of Feline Practitioners can help you determine what kind of carrier is best for your cat.

Getting Your Cat to the Veterinarian 

Getting to your appointment doesn't have to be difficult. Click on the article above for some helpful tips on the getting your cat to and from their appointment. Start by leaving your cat's carrier out regularly so it's a normal part of her environment and not something scary.

If your cat needs medication to help with car sickness, or if you cat gets very stressed and may benefit from a mild sedative, please call us before your appointment and we can help!

Bring all necessary information

We will need basic information about your cat, including what and how much you are feeding, litter box habits, any behavioral changes you've observed, etc. Please also bring any medications that your pet is taking with you to your appointment. This helps us to verify dose, and to help brainstorm how to make it easier for you to give your cat medications.

Write down any concerns or questions that you want to discuss. This is especially important if everyone in the house can't come to the appointment, and will also help to prevent you from forgetting to ask questions.

It's always helpful to bring a stool sample. We recommend checking for parasites at least yearly, and even if your cat is not due for a parasite check, seeing her stool consistency is helpful too.

If your cat is limping, coughing, or doing something else that is odd, please try to take a video to bring with you. Most cats won't exhibit the problem behavior when they are actually at the vet, and it's helpful for us to be able to see what you're experiencing.