Due to stress related to anxiety, at times pets may refuse to eat after pet visit.This may be caused by unfamiliar sound and smell from the veterinary person which may be overwhelming for cats.It may make them insecure and terrified.This may make them lose taste, appetite thus retreating to a safer place.
Besides, the uncomfort being brought forth by the injections, procedures or vaccination may have effect on their eating habits.Cats are always known for their sensitive nature and any small discomfort may impact their general well being adequately.This may make them act strange than usual.
Why do regular exams?
Despite the anxiety bring brought by the presense of vet, regular examinations ensures that their well-being are well taken care of.In allowing your cats to have regular check ups, this allows the vet to identify any potential health risks that the pet may have and diagnose treatments earlier enough.
During the regular examinations, your vet will most likely conduct thorough check up and assessing the cats weight and body conditions.Other aspects that the vet would mostly check are their dentals and suggest preventive measures including vaccinations and parasite control.
Ways to make vets visit less stressful?
There are ways that you can do which will make your vets visit to be less impactful to cat.We have highlighted below on ways that can make visit be enjoyable to your cat.
1. Acclimatise your cat
One common method to which you can acclimatise your cat is ensuring your cat has positive association with the carrier.One way of doing this is leaving carrier outside with toys and treats inside, which makes the cat to feel safe and not just something related to visiting the vet.
Besides that, you may opt to cover the carrier with items which are familiar to the cat.
2.Get your cats to Car rides
Another way of acclimatising your pet is taking them for a ride to a nearby park.This will enhance their comfort being in the car and not associate being in car with visiting vets.
3.Get Cats favourite toy to vets place
When you opt to bring your cats favourite blanket or toy to the vets place, it makes them to become familiar with the surrounding environment.This ultimately makes them feel more safe and relaxed.
In addition, familiar scents around may lower their stress levels and anxiety.
Another way may involve the vet using pheromone diffusers or have the examining room sprayed to bring in cats relaxation.This may go a long way in making the cat feel comfortable while at the vets place.
4.Times to visit vet because of pets behaviour
First it is important to note that after vet’s visit, it is normal for the cat not to eat well or even hide.These are normally post vet visit signs and usually lasts between 1 and 2 days.
However, if you notice extension by cat exhibiting such behaviours, going even for couple of days, then it will be important to have consultation with the vet.The consistence of stress and cats avoiding to eat indicates underlying condition which may be health related and should be addressed at the earliest time possible.
In addition, if cat exhibits other conditions such as vomiting, diarrhoea and allergy, then it will be advisable to consult with the vet.