Taking cat to vet is stressful

[Elvisrocks]

Hi,
I need to bring my cat into the vet but have been putting it off due to how stressful it is. My cat gets very fractious even with pre-meds with gabapentin, feliway etc. She has to be sedated for anything including exams. She has had some rough times as a kitten with complications so I am sure this is why she hates the vet. When I had taken her to the emergency vet they could do hands free with an anesthesia box. She would only be groggy for a little bit and then was back to normal. When I brought her to my regular vet last time they do not have that capability so they did injectable sedation. When I went to get her she was so gorked out that I had to bring her back to stay over because I didn't have a kennel and I was worried she would hurt herself. I wasn't happy about this so I am dragging my feet. My question is for those of you who have cats like mine and have to have sedation is it normal for a cat to be out of it and not able to walk for 12-24 hours? The vet tech acted like this was normal but it freaked me out and made me feel terrible for having to keep her there overnight, especially since she is a highly anxious cat. I'm debating whether to look at other vets but don't know if this is the norm no matter where I go??

 

[daftcat75]

I don’t know what’s normal. But I would guess it’s not typical. My Krista had a lot of vet visits in her last few years with teeth, ears, gut, and butt. She went from a calm and confident patient,…

…to a “CAUTION” cat in the course of a year.
View media item 422562I don’t remember why she had to stay over that night. She had dental work. But she always came home same day. Even the “last dental procedure she’ll ever need” when had a specialist proactively remove the rest of her teeth to finally end her tooth resorption nightmare. Even that day, I picked her up in the late afternoon. This one dental visit before that last one, she had to stay over for whatever reason and was under medicated. I could have given her pain meds at home while they didn’t give her enough that night. I picked up a very angry Krista that morning.

But even without that night/morning, Krista had earned a reputation in the back office and in her file. The doctors would not see her unless I dropped her off in the morning and signed the sedation forms. But aside from the night before that video above, she always came home same day. She was usually a little wobbly and groggy for a few hours. But certainly by the middle of the night, she wanted to raid the fridge. Or have her thumbed servant do it for her.

And that CAUTION Krista above? I threw a towel over her, dragged her into a box, and took her to the car while she growled like a lion and swore like a sailor. But as soon as we got in the car, she calmed right down and trilled at me like all was right in her world again.

I also played Music For Cats for her on Bluetooth in the car or from an iPod in her carrier pocket. I would joke with the vet office that she was probably their only patient with her own soundtrack. I would have it playing for her on the soundbar at home during the day as well. Still do though she’s gone nearly a year now. . I called it her cat rock. She seemed to really enjoy it and it really seemed to calm her down.
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I would certainly discuss your sedation concerns with your vet. Or find another vet who will listen to them if this one isn’t. Look for a cat only vet if that’s available to you. They will be more sensitive to difficult patients.

 

[Elvisrocks]

I don’t know what’s normal. But I would guess it’s not typical. My Krista had a lot of vet visits in her last few years with teeth, ears, gut, and butt. She went from a calm and confident patient,…
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…to a “CAUTION” cat in the course of a year.
View media item 422562I don’t remember why she had to stay over that night. She had dental work. But she always came home same day. Even the “last dental procedure she’ll ever need” when had a specialist proactively remove the rest of her teeth to finally end her tooth resorption nightmare. Even that day, I picked her up in the late afternoon. This one dental visit before that last one, she had to stay over for whatever reason and was under medicated. I could have given her pain meds at home while they didn’t give her enough that night. I picked up a very angry Krista that morning.

But even without that night/morning, Krista had earned a reputation in the back office and in her file. The doctors would not see her unless I dropped her off in the morning and signed the sedation forms. But aside from the night before that video above, she always came home same day. She was usually a little wobbly and groggy for a few hours. But certainly by the middle of the night, she wanted to raid the fridge. Or have her thumbed servant do it for her.

And that CAUTION Krista above? I threw a towel over her, dragged her into a box, and took her to the car while she growled like a lion and swore like a sailor. But as soon as we got in the car, she calmed right down and trilled at me like all was right in her world again.

I also played Music For Cats for her on Bluetooth in the car or from an iPod in her carrier pocket. I would joke with the vet office that she was probably their only patient with her own soundtrack. I would have it playing for her on the soundbar at home during the day as well. Still do though she’s gone nearly a year now. . I called it her cat rock. She seemed to really enjoy it and it really seemed to calm her down.
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I would certainly discuss your sedation concerns with your vet. Or find another vet who will listen to them if this one isn’t. Look for a cat only vet if that’s available to you. They will be more sensitive to difficult patients.

Oh your poor kitty. Yeah I tell them that she's not like that at home. She had lots of complications when she was a kitten so had many vet visits and I think eventually it was just too much for her and now she hates it and gets very very angry. It makes getting her care so hard and gives me anxiety just thinking about it. I have a call into another vet and waiting for a call back unfortunately the nearest cat only vet is an hour and a half away so that's not the best option. This last vet visit was the first time to this vet so I may talk with them to see if they are able to give her less sedation and I would be more prepared (buy a kennel that she would be safe in overnight so she doesn't hurt herself at home) for the groggy cat. I can handle "groggy" but she was like a limp noodle and I wasn't okay with that. The other option is to keep her there but I'm sure that just adds to her anxiety. I need to take her in for scooting (possible anal glands) and I suspect she may have hyperesthesia (itching, biting, rippling skin) so it's nothing that would I would need to worry about pain meds after. She's had these symptoms for awhile but I haven't dealt with the issue, one because she had uti and other stuff going on and two because of the difficulty taking her to vet.

 

[daftcat75]

Krista had to spend a couple weeks on activity restriction after an ear surgery. I kept her in a foldable play pen. I highly recommend having one. As you know, they can be invaluable in keeping a kitty safe. This one also folds flat. You may need to watch a YouTube video on how to collapse it (I still have to look it up every time.)
ELITEFIELD 2-Door Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Navy Blue & Beige, 36 x 36 x 24-in - Chewy.com


I don’t remember what size I have. But it’s larger than the 36x36. I think mine is closer to the largest size. Maybe 50 some inches across? More space than a cage at the vet office. And of course, I played her cat rock (Music For Cats) for her while she was in here.

 

[Cat McCannon]

One kitten I had sprayed, was sent home almost immediately after the surgery. She was a limp noodle. So she wouldn’t fall, I placed her in her bed on the floor where I kept an eye on her until she recovered. It worked well.

 

[Caspers Human]

I know that taking your cat to the vet is a stressful thing, both for you and your cat, but remember that the vet is your employee.

Okay, more like a contractor but, when it comes down to brass tacks, you are paying the vet to do your bidding in regard to the health of your cat. It's no different, in theory, to hiring a mechanic to fix your car or a roofer to replace the roof on your house.

You pay money and, in return, you expect to get service.

There are too many people who give unreasonable authority to doctors and other people who, in reality, are just businessmen like any other.

I am saying this in hopes of helping you "take the driver's seat" in such a stressful matter as caring for your cat.

You go to the vet to get their opinion on the matter at hand. You listen to what they have to say and you make a decision on what to do. You give the vet permission to do the procedure they described. They do it. You pay money for goods and services rendered. You go home.

Looking at situations in practical terms with an objective mindset often helps me feel less stressed in certain situations.

We've had a few close calls with Casper when we had to take him to the vet for some emergency or another. Casper's Girl-Human really loves her cat and would be heartbroken without him. There have been a couple of times when she was really upset about him getting sick. I have made similar suggestions to her and it has helped a lot.

Here's hoping that the same advice can help you feel less stressed.

 

[maggiemay]

Caspers Human Wonderful post! We are their primary caregivers; we consult with vets. I have a newly diagnosed diabetic boy, just when my vet of 20 years moved elsewhere during the madness of 2020. His wellness check turned into a nightmare. I was appalled at the advice of Vet #1, put off by Vet #2’s manner with Fritz - she did a fructosamine test on him, and now am taking him to Vet #3 for a glucose curve. I spoke with her on the phone, she is supportive of home testing, I felt a connection with her. If she didn’t know the answer to a question, she admitted it, and I appreciate her honesty. If you don’t feel comfortable, trusting, like your vet truly cares about the health of your purrbaby, there is nothing wrong with vet shopping.

 

[maggiemay]

Hi,
I need to bring my cat into the vet but have been putting it off due to how stressful it is. My cat gets very fractious even with pre-meds with gabapentin, feliway etc. She has to be sedated for anything including exams. She has had some rough times as a kitten with complications so I am sure this is why she hates the vet. When I had taken her to the emergency vet they could do hands free with an anesthesia box. She would only be groggy for a little bit and then was back to normal. When I brought her to my regular vet last time they do not have that capability so they did injectable sedation. When I went to get her she was so gorked out that I had to bring her back to stay over because I didn't have a kennel and I was worried she would hurt herself. I wasn't happy about this so I am dragging my feet. My question is for those of you who have cats like mine and have to have sedation is it normal for a cat to be out of it and not able to walk for 12-24 hours? The vet tech acted like this was normal but it freaked me out and made me feel terrible for having to keep her there overnight, especially since she is a highly anxious cat. I'm debating whether to look at other vets but don't know if this is the norm no matter where I go??

I don’t know if you’ve considered this, but mobile vets are up and running again, at least here in the South. Might be worth looking into. I too owned a cat who was so ferocious the vet (a friend of mine) would not allow me in the exam room. Tiger was a very big beautiful Maine Coon and he would slash and bite with no hesitation. He was never abused in his life. He had an elderly mom and dad who adored him, allowed him to be an indoor/outdoor kitty, and took him to the vet for weekly baths. The lady passed away, the man went into a nursing home and Tiger was boarded at his vet’s. When the money for boarding ran out, the vet decided to euthanize Tiger. He was barely 7 years old. Every kind soul at that clinic took Tiger home to adopt him. They each brought him back the next day, He was HORRIBLE. He bit and clawed children and other pets. He would rear up like a grizzly bear, show his fangs and hiss. My last dog was gone by then, I had no pets, knew next to nothing about cats. My daughter knew about Tiger, called me in tears, begging me to adopt him and save his life and I said fine. We fought for over a year as the indoor/outdoor cat was no longer allowed to roam the neighborhood, he went on a leash in the backyard, and we sized one another up. From the beginning, he made every step I did, and eventually he was my little soulmate. He died in my arms at age 19. His vet visits were the most dreaded thing in my life. He would scream and screech so loudly you could hear him in the parking lot. When I was allowed back in the exam room, my vet and his young male assistant would have blood running down their arms, every framed print and anatomy poster would be askew, and their hair would be all mussed. Yet he never sedated him, I don’t know why not. My Tiggie lived a grand life and he is buried in the backyard he used to stroll in, beneath a little cross, beside his sister Maggie. I look at that spot every single day and remember. All this to say, don’t feel as if you’re the only one with a cat who hates being at the vet and shows it. There are many of us. I think being so sedated that she still shows the effects 24 hours later is way too much, though, for your little girl. Perhaps your vet could give you a different sedative to give orally before you go to the office. I had to board Tig a few times and that’s what we did before we left the house, we gave him Ace. And maybe, a mobile vet would work like magic. Prayers for you both.

 

[Elvisrocks]

I don’t know if you’ve considered this, but mobile vets are up and running again, at least here in the South. Might be worth looking into. I too owned a cat who was so ferocious the vet (a friend of mine) would not allow me in the exam room. Tiger was a very big beautiful Maine Coon and he would slash and bite with no hesitation. He was never abused in his life. He had an elderly mom and dad who adored him, allowed him to be an indoor/outdoor kitty, and took him to the vet for weekly baths. The lady passed away, the man went into a nursing home and Tiger was boarded at his vet’s. When the money for boarding ran out, the vet decided to euthanize Tiger. He was barely 7 years old. Every kind soul at that clinic took Tiger home to adopt him. They each brought him back the next day, He was HORRIBLE. He bit and clawed children and other pets. He would rear up like a grizzly bear, show his fangs and hiss. My last dog was gone by then, I had no pets, knew next to nothing about cats. My daughter knew about Tiger, called me in tears, begging me to adopt him and save his life and I said fine. We fought for over a year as the indoor/outdoor cat was no longer allowed to roam the neighborhood, he went on a leash in the backyard, and we sized one another up. From the beginning, he made every step I did, and eventually he was my little soulmate. He died in my arms at age 19. His vet visits were the most dreaded thing in my life. He would scream and screech so loudly you could hear him in the parking lot. When I was allowed back in the exam room, my vet and his young male assistant would have blood running down their arms, every framed print and anatomy poster would be askew, and their hair would be all mussed. Yet he never sedated him, I don’t know why not. My Tiggie lived a grand life and he is buried in the backyard he used to stroll in, beneath a little cross, beside his sister Maggie. I look at that spot every single day and remember. All this to say, don’t feel as if you’re the only one with a cat who hates being at the vet and shows it. There are many of us. I think being so sedated that she still shows the effects 24 hours later is way too much, though, for your little girl. Perhaps your vet could give you a different sedative to give orally before you go to the office. I had to board Tig a few times and that’s what we did before we left the house, we gave him Ace. And maybe, a mobile vet would work like magic. Prayers for you both.

Thank you so much and bless your heart for adopting him!!. I talked with the vet tech today and made an appointment for Monday. I discussed my concerns regarding the sedation. She stated they would probably give her a smaller dose now that they have seen how she reacts. Also going to give her a low dose of gabapentin a few days prior and a larger dose the day of to see if that will take some of the edge off. I have to get her into the carrier by myself so that is a challenge in and of itself. Yes I literally dread going to the vet. I think I get as much anxiety as she does!

 

[Elvisrocks]

I know that taking your cat to the vet is a stressful thing, both for you and your cat, but remember that the vet is your employee.

Okay, more like a contractor but, when it comes down to brass tacks, you are paying the vet to do your bidding in regard to the health of your cat. It's no different, in theory, to hiring a mechanic to fix your car or a roofer to replace the roof on your house.

You pay money and, in return, you expect to get service.

There are too many people who give unreasonable authority to doctors and other people who, in reality, are just businessmen like any other.

I am saying this in hopes of helping you "take the driver's seat" in such a stressful matter as caring for your cat.

You go to the vet to get their opinion on the matter at hand. You listen to what they have to say and you make a decision on what to do. You give the vet permission to do the procedure they described. They do it. You pay money for goods and services rendered. You go home.

Looking at situations in practical terms with an objective mindset often helps me feel less stressed in certain situations.

We've had a few close calls with Casper when we had to take him to the vet for some emergency or another. Casper's Girl-Human really loves her cat and would be heartbroken without him. There have been a couple of times when she was really upset about him getting sick. I have made similar suggestions to her and it has helped a lot.

Here's hoping that the same advice can help you feel less stressed.

Yes you are totally right. Sometimes I worry if I challenge too much they will just write me off. But then I guess I wouldn't want them then. Part of my fear is not having a vet for if something happens. I called another vet just to see if I wanted to switch and they never called back. I called again today and got rushed off the phone. I feel like vets are so busy and understaffed because of covid that the care isn't what it normally is. I talked to the vet tech at my current clinic and felt pretty good about her listening to my concerns so I am taking her on Monday. So far we have a plan in place and I will be more prepared this time if she is groggy/unsteady. I bought a small kennel big enough for her and a litter box so I can keep her safe until she's back to normal. I just don't want a limp noodle like last time!

 

[Elvisrocks]

Krista had to spend a couple weeks on activity restriction after an ear surgery. I kept her in a foldable play pen. I highly recommend having one. As you know, they can be invaluable in keeping a kitty safe. This one also folds flat. You may need to watch a YouTube video on how to collapse it (I still have to look it up every time.)
ELITEFIELD 2-Door Soft-Sided Dog & Cat Playpen, Navy Blue & Beige, 36 x 36 x 24-in - Chewy.com

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I don’t remember what size I have. But it’s larger than the 36x36. I think mine is closer to the largest size. Maybe 50 some inches across? More space than a cage at the vet office. And of course, I played her cat rock (Music For Cats) for her while she was in here.

Knowing my cat she would try jumping out! I actually found a small crate/ kennel big enough for her to lay down and a litter box so at least I'm prepared if I need it.

 

[Elvisrocks]

I don’t know if you’ve considered this, but mobile vets are up and running again, at least here in the South. Might be worth looking into. I too owned a cat who was so ferocious the vet (a friend of mine) would not allow me in the exam room. Tiger was a very big beautiful Maine Coon and he would slash and bite with no hesitation. He was never abused in his life. He had an elderly mom and dad who adored him, allowed him to be an indoor/outdoor kitty, and took him to the vet for weekly baths. The lady passed away, the man went into a nursing home and Tiger was boarded at his vet’s. When the money for boarding ran out, the vet decided to euthanize Tiger. He was barely 7 years old. Every kind soul at that clinic took Tiger home to adopt him. They each brought him back the next day, He was HORRIBLE. He bit and clawed children and other pets. He would rear up like a grizzly bear, show his fangs and hiss. My last dog was gone by then, I had no pets, knew next to nothing about cats. My daughter knew about Tiger, called me in tears, begging me to adopt him and save his life and I said fine. We fought for over a year as the indoor/outdoor cat was no longer allowed to roam the neighborhood, he went on a leash in the backyard, and we sized one another up. From the beginning, he made every step I did, and eventually he was my little soulmate. He died in my arms at age 19. His vet visits were the most dreaded thing in my life. He would scream and screech so loudly you could hear him in the parking lot. When I was allowed back in the exam room, my vet and his young male assistant would have blood running down their arms, every framed print and anatomy poster would be askew, and their hair would be all mussed. Yet he never sedated him, I don’t know why not. My Tiggie lived a grand life and he is buried in the backyard he used to stroll in, beneath a little cross, beside his sister Maggie. I look at that spot every single day and remember. All this to say, don’t feel as if you’re the only one with a cat who hates being at the vet and shows it. There are many of us. I think being so sedated that she still shows the effects 24 hours later is way too much, though, for your little girl. Perhaps your vet could give you a different sedative to give orally before you go to the office. I had to board Tig a few times and that’s what we did before we left the house, we gave him Ace. And maybe, a mobile vet would work like magic. Prayers for you both.

Also to add to my prior response. I have thought about the mobile vet as well. The only concern there is the equipment capabilities. If this visit doesn't go well that may be an option or I'm back to looking for a new vet!

 

[Cat McCannon]

Yes I literally dread going to the vet. I think I get as much anxiety as she does!

Your cat will take in your mood and reflect it back. When your anxious, it makes your cat anxious. Your anxiety only makes the experience worse for your cat. Instead of getting caught in an out of control feed back loop of anxiety and stress with your cat, relax. Be a duck and just let it all roll off your back. When you relax, your cat will start to relax. It will put you in a better frame of mind to solve the problem. Pretty soon it’ll just be another day in the life.

 

[Caspers Human]

Yes you are totally right. Sometimes I worry if I challenge too much they will just write me off. But then I guess I wouldn't want them then. ...

I talked to the vet tech at my current clinic and felt pretty good about her listening to my concerns so I am taking her on Monday. ...

You're right. If a vet doesn't want to listen to you, they don't deserve your business.

When we first got Casper, we took him to the same vet my family had been using for years...decades, even. It's the same vet my father used to take his hunting dogs to when I was a kid. Well, fifty years later, the guy who started the practice, all those years ago, has retired and eventually passed on. He passed the practice to his son but, later, he also retired and sold the practice.

The place is still a good vet but, after passing through three owners, they aren't the same old place, I grew up with. Every family pet and over a dozen different hunting dogs we had, over the years, went there but, now, they don't seem to listen. They only seem to want the money but don't want to put the time in to talk to their customers.

We took Casper there two times. Once for his first vet checkup and another time to get de-wormed. On his first visit, we also got him a microchip.

When I started asking questions about which type of microchip they were going to use, the vet was dismissive.

FYI: There are a few different types of microchips that can be used on pets and a couple of them are incompatible with one particular type of scanner. If your cat gets lost and is picked up by an organization that uses that type of scanner, it might not pick up the chip and they might think that your cat isn't chipped, even though there IS one.

All I wanted to know was whether the chip they were going to insert into MY CAT was compatible. All I got in return was an apathetic, "Yeah...yeah..."

The same thing happened on the second visit. I wanted to know which medication they were using to de-worm Casper.
Most medications work in one dose and some aren't always effective against all types of parasites. All I wanted to know was the name of the drug they were going to use. Again, it was, "Yeah...yeah..."

That was the last time I went to that vet.

We found Casper a new vet and we think she's great. She's and old fashioned "country doctor" who doesn't sugar coat things. She's often funny to talk to. She knows her business. She's a good cat vet and owns several cats, herself. We like her and, to top it all off, she's less expensive.

If you remember me telling this story, a while back... She's the vet where we overheard the phone conversation coming from the back room: "THAT'S the reason why you're supposed to tie a string to the thermometer and hook it around the cow's tail BEFORE you try to take its temperature!" When she came out of the back office, we were gut laughing! She looked at us and said, "I always wondered why that guy always bought so many thermometers!"

We'll still keep the old vet as our "backup" in case there is an emergency and can't get to the regular one.

 

[Antonio65]

Krista had to spend a couple weeks on activity restriction after an ear surgery. I kept her in a foldable play pen. I highly recommend having one.

I got a similar pen for a kitty I had to foster for a few days (then she became MY kitten , now Giada ), and it was useful again a year later when I was training another tiny kitten, which later became my Freya. But this latter kitten torn it open overnight and now it's totally useless. She torn the mesh with her sweet razor-like claws...

 

[daftcat75]

Knowing my cat she would try jumping out! I actually found a small crate/ kennel big enough for her to lay down and a litter box so at least I'm prepared if I need it.

The two doors and the top, they all zip up. There’s no jumping out possible when it’s all zipped up.
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[maggiemay]

Also to add to my prior response. I have thought about the mobile vet as well. The only concern there is the equipment capabilities. If this visit doesn't go well that may be an option or I'm back to looking for a new vet!

My sister uses a mobile vet, she live on top of a mountain in North Carolina and it’s quite a rural area. Her vet has a complete exam room/lab and pharmacy in his large van, it’s an amazing setup. With the vet situation like it is due to Covid, I am considering using a mobile vet as a backup plan myself. None of the stress associated with driving a wailing kitty to the vet sounds so good to me!

 

[Elvisrocks]

You're right. If a vet doesn't want to listen to you, they don't deserve your business.

When we first got Casper, we took him to the same vet my family had been using for years...decades, even. It's the same vet my father used to take his hunting dogs to when I was a kid. Well, fifty years later, the guy who started the practice, all those years ago, has retired and eventually passed on. He passed the practice to his son but, later, he also retired and sold the practice.

The place is still a good vet but, after passing through three owners, they aren't the same old place, I grew up with. Every family pet and over a dozen different hunting dogs we had, over the years, went there but, now, they don't seem to listen. They only seem to want the money but don't want to put the time in to talk to their customers.

We took Casper there two times. Once for his first vet checkup and another time to get de-wormed. On his first visit, we also got him a microchip.

When I started asking questions about which type of microchip they were going to use, the vet was dismissive.

FYI: There are a few different types of microchips that can be used on pets and a couple of them are incompatible with one particular type of scanner. If your cat gets lost and is picked up by an organization that uses that type of scanner, it might not pick up the chip and they might think that your cat isn't chipped, even though there IS one.

All I wanted to know was whether the chip they were going to insert into MY CAT was compatible. All I got in return was an apathetic, "Yeah...yeah..."

The same thing happened on the second visit. I wanted to know which medication they were using to de-worm Casper.
Most medications work in one dose and some aren't always effective against all types of parasites. All I wanted to know was the name of the drug they were going to use. Again, it was, "Yeah...yeah..."

That was the last time I went to that vet.

We found Casper a new vet and we think she's great. She's and old fashioned "country doctor" who doesn't sugar coat things. She's often funny to talk to. She knows her business. She's a good cat vet and owns several cats, herself. We like her and, to top it all off, she's less expensive.

If you remember me telling this story, a while back... She's the vet where we overheard the phone conversation coming from the back room: "THAT'S the reason why you're supposed to tie a string to the thermometer and hook it around the cow's tail BEFORE you try to take its temperature!" When she came out of the back office, we were gut laughing! She looked at us and said, "I always wondered why that guy always bought so many thermometers!"

We'll still keep the old vet as our "backup" in case there is an emergency and can't get to the regular one.

Omg that is a funny story. Yes those old times vets definitely one what they were doing. I agree alot are in it for money. Like I said I'm going to give them another shot as when I was there last time they definitely listened to me I just wasn't happy with the way the sedation worked out. Hopefully now that they have seen her on e before we can make that situation better. I don't think he has a ton of experience with what I'm going in for (fhs possibly) but as long as he is willing to listen and look into it I'm willing to give him another try. If I'm not happy it's on to searching for another vet again(sigh)..Who knew it was so hard to find a good one. If I need to find another one this will be the third(makes me feel.like I'm being difficult) but I just want someone I can trust and who I feel like cares and not just about making money. We shall see how Monday goes(fingers crossed).

 

[Elvisrocks]

The two doors and the top, they all zip up. There’s no jumping out possible when it’s all zipped up.
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Oh okay that makes more sense! I actually found a large soft sided crate made for dogs that will work okay for a night or two. Big enough for her to lay down and a litter box. I would definitely go the play pen route for any longer period of time. More room!

 

[Elvisrocks]

Your cat will take in your mood and reflect it back. When your anxious, it makes your cat anxious. Your anxiety only makes the experience worse for your cat. Instead of getting caught in an out of control feed back loop of anxiety and stress with your cat, relax. Be a duck and just let it all roll off your back. When you relax, your cat will start to relax. It will put you in a better frame of mind to solve the problem. Pretty soon it’ll just be another day in the life.

Yes I need to remember that and try to be calm, especially when I need to get her in the carrier.