Does any cat look forward to the annual vet visit? Most likely the answer is “no!” From a cat’s point of view, the experience can be very traumatic because the carrier, car ride and vet hospital are unfamiliar. Check out this video to get an idea from your cat’s perspective:

We want your help to soothe your cat’s stress during their veterinary visit. A cornerstone to a fear free visit is to give your cat a safe space and that means acclimating your cat to the carrier. Carrier exposure is a very important part of limiting stress in the car and hospital. Allow your cat to become comfortable with his/her carrier as a kitten. Kittens should play, sleep and sometimes find catnip or good treats in the carrier.  Doing this gifts your cat with a Safe Space that travels with them to unfamiliar territory. For more information about acclimating your cat to a carrier click here.