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|Articles|November 17, 2010
Keep kitties calm, keep compliance strong
Who really likes to go to the doctor? Cats certainly don't. But helping keep them calm is worth the effort.
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Ask a cat and it may tell you that a visit to the clinic is not fun. Of course, dealing with a crabby tabby is no picnic for owners or veterinary team members either. Dr. Eliza Sundahl says it's important to de-stress feline practice-goers for the good of all involved.
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