2010 Respectful Handling of Cats to Prevent Fear and Pain

To create pleasant veterinary visits and keep cats calm, the veterinary team must understand the following:

  • Normal cat behavior
  • Cat communication
  • Body postures associated with fear in cats
  • How cats learn
  • First veterinary visits and kitten classes
  • Training cats to carriers
  • Respectful and effective patient handling.
  • The feline-friendly veterinary hospital