I took my cat to the vet today for her wellness exam.

[MIButterfly]

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She screamed the whole way in the car; she screamed in the examination room; and I assume she screamed in the room where they took her to give her the exam (I have no idea what they did to her back there because I couldn't hear her screaming). Then they gave me the bill and I screamed. While I was maxing out my credit card to pay the bill, she decided to pee in the crate. I guess that showed me.

I guess you could say it was a traumatic experience for both of us.

[Raven123]

1. Been there.

Took my cats for their annual. We were all traumatized, but I was the only one who didn’t poop, pee or vomit. Just a day in the life of service to the felines.

[Clouds Passing]

2. My cat threw up today and he didn't even go to the vet. Cats 😼

[cactuslady]

3. soothing blanket

I took my cat to a cat only vet. The Doctor and nurses have a scent on their hands that calm the cat. Then they gave us a blanket to put over the carrier with that same soothing scent. It was very mild, we could not smell it. It made a big difference for the ride home!
There are items in the pet stores for this soothing effect.

[SheltieLover]

4. Do you use pheremones to calm her?

[Karadeniz]

5. Always line the bottom of a carrier with a towel or pp pad...accidents happen!

[MIButterfly]

7. That is an excellent idea. Thank you, Karadeniz!

[Ocelot II]

6. At least you know her lungs are in good working order.

I'm always surprised at how loud such a small animal can be.

[magicarpet]

8. Calm cat,... how,... want to bathe.

She went all spastic. Would this sent stuff calm her so she could tolerate a warm bath ?

Long haired cat and losing the winter coat. Cat hair all over.

We got a few brushes and three types of combs. Gently tried to remove matted fur blobs, she did not like that. Then the next day they were all gone. I think she said,... I got that,... you aren't gentle enough.

Can not believe the amount of fur this cat sheds winter into summer.

https://ibb.co/TqMgZZrs

[avebury]

9. My cat has his dental appointment on Tuesday.

He will probably meow all the way there. They tell me that, while he does not like them holding him, he is a polite little guy. I have already stocked up on some Fancy Feast gravy lovers canned food which he loves.

My favorite Chinese Restaurant is in the same strip mall. I may stop by there on the way to pick him up to bring him home. They are located on the far NW from my house to I will make the most of my trip up there.