Bring a favorite blanket or worn unwashed shirt with your scent to maintain some comfortable familiarity for their carrier ride.
Familiar
Use feline pheromone sprays mimicking nursing mother cats' chemistry signals conveying calm and contentment.
Pheromones
Book first appointments allowing extra handling/attention time. Ask for an exam room quickly to avoid lingering lobby eye contact stress with other pets.
Schedule
Don't yell, punish or aggressively force them into carriers triggering greater struggles. Lure gently with treats instead for willing cooperation.
Handle Gently
Provide favorite chew toys inside carrier for focus, playing calming classical music and avoiding bumpy routes.
Distractions
Skip next meal to motivate food treats, exam table compliance. Hunger makes many cats more obedient.
Incentive
Seek certified Fear Free veterinarian practices using pheromones, handling techniques minimizing exams' scary appearances.
Fear Free