Without a chance to acclimate to the carrier’s presence or a choice to approach and investigate, the cat becomes stressed. The client approaches the cat, picks them up, and stuffs them into the carrier. The cat, basking in an afternoon sunbeam, sees the carrier come from the garage. It seems separate and unrelated as the cat is at home with no veterinary team members or diagnostics in sight. Getting the cat into the carrier is the first phase of veterinary visit. But if the client dreads the very thought of bringing their cat to a vet, achieving optimal wellness care is a nonstarter. Targeted education can help clients recognize how indoor, seemingly healthy cats can benefit from veterinary exams. Almost 40% of cat caregivers say just thinking about taking the cat to the vet causes them stress. Sadly, they also report skipping vet visits because the cat resists and becomes very stressed. They feel their cat is self-reliant, doesn’t go outside (and therefore has low health risk), and doesn’t seem ill. So, where are the cats?ĭuring research studies, clients revealed several reasons their cat leaps over vet care. These caregivers are experienced with veterinary care and already have a relationship with a veterinarian. Many veterinary clients who care for dogs also have cats. Spending on vet care for pet cats is half as much as it is for dogs. But there is a disconnect when it comes to the veterinary side of things. Statistics from pet products industries confirm cat caregivers’ willingness to spend billions of hard-earned dollars on their cat, purchasing fancy litterboxes, tasty treats, and premium food. As evidence of caregiver commitment and kitty comfort, it’s increasingly common to hear of people skipping events to stay home with their cat or bending over backward to avoid disrupting the cat sleeping on their arm. Social media, a snapshot of modern priorities, is dominated by frolicking kittens, silly cat antics, and precious moments of feline affection and snuggles. They’ve moved indoors and developed passionate caregivers. Within two human generations, cats have purred themselves into the family circle. Tip: If a cat is fearful of their current carrier, switching to a new type when starting the training process can be helpful.
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