05/04/2026
When you bring your kitty to the clinic, are you stressed?
Your cat might be stressed too!
Clinics are scary places for cats; full of smells and people and tiny boxes for transport.
There are many ways we can help alleviate our cat stress. One way is letting our cats get a feel for the exam room and be examined where they feel most comfortable - some cats prefer their carrier, so we can open the top and examine them inside. Other cats might prefer to hang out on our window ledge, or lounge in our sinks!
Whatever way suits the cat is the most successful way to get a full physical exam performed - a stressed cat can make exams impossible as they can lash out in fear, or become too tense for proper exams.
If you have a stressed out cat, you can ask our reception ahead of time for some tips to help yours, and your cat's experience easier.