Tips to a Stress-Free Cat Vet Visit

Wondering how to help your cat have a stress-free experience before their next vet appointment?

We know cats can get anxious when it’s time for the vet. Being placed in carriers and taken out of their familiar home environment can be overwhelming. But we’re here to help make the experience as smooth as possible for your feline friends.⁠

⁠ 4 Tips To Keep Your Kitty Calm

Here are our top tips for keeping your kitty calm before and during their appointment.

1. Use a Cat Carrier

Place your cat carrier in a common area of your home the night before your appointment.

This will give your kitty an opportunity to explore, smell and get familiar with the carrier ahead of leaving the home the following day.

2. Use Feliway Spray

We’d suggest using Feliway Spray on your carrier and any blankets ahead of your visit.

Feliway Spray helps to soothe your cat during travel and during vet visits. It’s a synthetic version of the feline pheromone naturally left by cats when they rub against objects in their environment. Feliway is available for purchase at Happy Paws. Ask our friendly team ahead of your next visit.

3. Cover the Cat Carrier

Cover the carrier with a towel before leaving the home to minimise stress.

Limiting your kitty’s view during the trip from home to the car can significantly reduce stress and create a calmer experience.

4. Bonus – Choose a Stress-Free, Cat Friendly Vet

Choosing a Vet that promotes a calm, safe and secure environment for cats makes a big difference.

Happy Paws is a Gold-accredited Cat Friendly Clinic and has the facilities and space to ensure your kitty has a stress-free experience.

Stress-Free Cat Vet Visits At Happy Paws

If you have a kitty cat and are planning a visit to our clinic, be sure to use the cat friendly entrance on the left hand side and enjoy the cat friendly Gold Accredited environment.

Unsure of the best cat carrier to use? See our tips for Choosing the Right Carrier To Bring Your Kitty To Happy Paws

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I like Dr Emma and I cried a little bit when she stuck that big needle in me but she then gave me a bid cuddle. Everyone is so nice at Happy Paws I even sat still for my photo. Will get my hair done next time Love from Molly

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Happy Paws is the best vet on the coast! My cat Eddie has been going there since he was a little and even though he seems to have meltdowns every now and then, the whole staff makes us feel welcome and comfortable! Professional vets & nurses and Tay from the front desk is an absolute superstar!

The team here is amazing, and went above and beyond to help our little kitty recover back to health. Their level of customer service and care is above any other experience I've had with local vets before, and they even called on specialist advisors to ensure a correct diagnosis. All of the staff who were involved were professional, highly knowledgeable, listened to our concerns and explained everything to us in really simple terms. They checked in a number of times afterwards to ensure the recovery and medications were all going okay. I would recommend their services 100%.

We took our 12weeks old puppy for the first time. Very informative and friendly. Look forward to coming back for a booster shot in couple of weeks.

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