I agree that the ease and experience, confidence of the person doing it counts big time! Also the cats know which vet/tech loves cats. There WAS one vet that the cats did not like. So... he was not allowed near these cats. He “left” the practice shortly after that. Smokey played dead on her first few visits but when the vet got worried, we noticed one eye slightly open.... watching. When the vet called her on it, she just sat up and purred. (Testing the vet? Lol) These cats act like they own that place! As ferals I took each one there just for a visit and no treatment as I was trying to socialize them. I think that helped a little. I think the vet has more trouble with me! “You want me to Sub Q at home!!!! “ I survived and Smokey cooperated. More or less. Lol I got stink eye but we got it done.
When the vet came here the cats had some fun and.... it was a merry game of jump over the vet. Literally. It was hilarious! The vet and tech ended up in every closet, behind every piece of furniture and under every bed. The cats had a great time. The vets ended up laughing too. The cats weren’t nervous. They just had their first chance at payback for every time they have gotten the thermometer. They purred and made biscuits on the vet once she picked them up. After the check up, they followed us around to watch the pursuit of the next cat. You can’t catch me!!!!!
When the vet came here the cats had some fun and.... it was a merry game of jump over the vet. Literally. It was hilarious! The vet and tech ended up in every closet, behind every piece of furniture and under every bed. The cats had a great time. The vets ended up laughing too. The cats weren’t nervous. They just had their first chance at payback for every time they have gotten the thermometer. They purred and made biscuits on the vet once she picked them up. After the check up, they followed us around to watch the pursuit of the next cat. You can’t catch me!!!!!