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Travel Preparations
If your pet is not comfortable with confinement or travel, their stress level will be high before you even arrive at the office.
On the day of your visit, budget plenty of time to avoid being rushed. If you are stressed, your pet will be too
Cool or warm your vehicle to a comfortable temperature before putting your pet inside
Take time to make sure your pet feels comfortable in their carrier, crate, or seat belt.
When in the car, play calming music specifically composed for cats or pop in an audiobook
If your pet gets car sick, ask the veterinarian for anti-nausea medication.
Ask us about scheduling some happy visits in order to help your pet get more comfortable with the hospital and the staff. Creating friendships will help lower stress.
Ask about Feliway and Adaptil. These calming pheromones can help ease anxiety.
Visit Preparations
If medically appropriate, reduce the amount of food or even skip a meal before a veterinary visit.
Bring in some of your pet's favorite treats. Giving them something yummy while here can help create positive feelings and keep them distracted during procedures.
Bring some familiar Items your pet likes such as a toy or grooming brush. This will help your pet relax in the hospital.
Don't forget to have some exercise and play time before the visit.
Provide your pet with an opportunity to relieve themselves prior to leaving your home and again before you go into the hospital. Nothing escalates stress more than having a full bladder or colon and no access to a bathroom.
When your pet is calm and relaxed, we can get a better measure of their health.
If your pet is too stressed during a visit, we may ask to reschedule in order to finish procedures.
