Sometimes it is unavoidable to take cats to the hospital, especially in multi-cat households and cat houses. Going to the hospital is actually a hassle for cats.

We know that most cats are glass-hearted, and stress has a great impact on them. Getting sick is a stressful event. Add to that a horror journey full of unknowns (on the way to the hospital and at the hospital), and the cat's overall stress level may be even greater!

In the case of stress overload, it is likely to be a small However, after going to the hospital this time, it may be seriously ill.

In the following, I will explain 9 ways to ease the stress of going to the hospital for your cat as much as possible.

1. Your emotions affect cats

Animals can sense our emotions. The same goes for cats and dogs that are pets as companions.

So, it is very, very important that you stay calm when planning to take your cat to the hospital. Even if you have some subtle emotional changes, cats can perceive them. They observe you carefully.

Try to maintain emotional restraint and don't let the cat suspect that you have something on your mind.

If you act nervous, the cat will feel that nothing good is going to happen, and when it hits the road, gets into the vehicle, gets in the car, and then gets to the hospital, let the doctor touch it go. It became very tense and anxious.

Also have a list of hospitals and doctors on hand, including the phone number of a 24-hour hospital. Before you plan to go to the hospital, call the doctor first and ask for some details, which will keep you rational and calm.

2. Make cats accustomed to being played with.

Some cats, due to their personality problems, may not like being played with. Of course, there are also a lot of people who are always begging to be fiddled with.

Part of this is hereditary character, and part is whether you have developed a habit as a child. So the way to train cats to get used to being played with is also very simple. That is, after picking it up, fiddling with it for the first time. For example, lift its paws, touch its toes, break its small mouth, check its ears and teeth, touch its abdomen, touch its back, touch its thighs, etc.

Excellent breeders will start these artificial contacts half a month after the cat is born, and try to further cultivate the character of the cat's relatives through acquired methods.

3. Use familiar vehicles (airboxes, cat bags, etc.)

Cats are animals with strong territorial attributes, so the environment The more familiar you are with them, the safer it is.

Therefore, it is best for cats to have their own vehicles, if there are too many cats in the house. At least make them familiar with what it's like to be in a vehicle.

You can start this workout on weekdays. You can hold the cat in the vehicle for half an hour when you are fine, then let it out and train once a week, or more often.

This way, after a few times, they will become familiar with the vehicle. There will be no strangeness and fear because you suddenly have to take it to the hospital and suddenly put it in the vehicle.

4. Put some snacks and safety blankets in the vehicle

Snacks are easy to understand, and you will feel better after a few bites Some. Such as freeze-dried, delicious snacks, etc.

The so-called safety blanket refers to a class of things. Such as the plush toys it often plays with, such as the cushions on its cat bed, such as its kitten litter. In short, with its taste, commoner things can be.

These familiar smells will give cats a sense of security and reduce stress.

5. Familiarize cats with cars

Dogs may ride a lot, but cats don’t.

So, a cat who only occasionally drives a car is likely to directly associate this bad experience with riding a car because he went to the veterinarian in the car.

Therefore, daily training is also necessary. Like training a cat to use a vehicle, occasionally take the cat out for a few laps with a leash. The journey can be from a few minutes to tens of minutes, gradually increasing the time by car.

Those who plan to take cats and travel around the world in the future (do you have such an idea?), also need to do enough training for cats in advance.

6. Make an appointment

Make an appointment with the veterinarian as much as possible, plan your route, and avoid traffic jams.

Avoid seeing a doctor when there are a lot of people, except in an emergency. Too many people, too many pets, and waiting too long can make cats anxious.

If you arrive at the hospital and find that you have to wait in line, it is best to wait in the car after communicating with the doctor. This will minimize the stress on the cat.

7. Use words to soothe the cat

When the veterinarian opens the vehicle, try to soothe the cat with the tone of voice you would normally speak to.

This will give them a sense of confidence and consistency. It won't be too stressful.

However, if, to the point, your cat is already nervous, don't try to encourage and reassure him of any kind. Be restrained and just ignore it. Otherwise, with your encouragement and reassurance, it's likely to think it's right to be so nervous. Therefore, it will be more tense.

At this point, your face is expressionless and you can just pretend that nothing happened.

8. Give your cat something to do

If it's another pet or person in the hospital, make your cat scared.

Then you exhaust all the ways to divert its attention. Get them moving, play with cat sticks, and have a snack.

9. Find a good veterinarian

A smart and good veterinarian will take the initiative to soothe the cat. They will judge the cat's state and then give a strategy. Depending on your luck, it is indeed a lucky thing to know a high-level veterinarian anyway.