31/10/2026
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Jimmy Stewart's 12 now and over recent months he's started to drink and eat more. He's always hydrated himself but he's never been a big eater.
So, it was the vets for Jim - for bloods. This has been an awful problem in the past as he gets so stressed, the vet can't access a vein. On this occasion all went well and analysis showed there were no underlying problems.
However, Jimmy started to compulsively lick a patch near to the area that had been shaved on his neck. As a result it became infected. Back to the vets !
Here's the point of this blog. Vets visits are always difficult but there are things we can do to make the experience easier.
* Leaving the carrier out is one idea. This allows your cat to investigate in his/her own time, sniffing and adding their scent.
* Using an artificial pheromone such as Feliway, or a more natural product like Pet Remedy before a visit
* Medication is also an option.
Some vets will prescribe Gabapentin which we know from experience is effective. Jim's been prescribed a medication called Pregabalin which is used, among other things, to treat anxiety. We'll keep you updated on that one.
In the meantime, we'd love to hear what strategies anyone else uses to cope with trips out - be it to the vets, cattery or grooming salon.
Here's the lovely Jimmy Stewart ...
