Is there a waiting room at a veterinary clinic?
If consultations take place at the veterinary clinic, it is vital that there is somewhere for clients to sit and wait with their cat, and this should be large enough and have sufficient space and seats to meet the usual clinical caseload. There are very important additional considerations when it comes to cats and cat clients in the waiting area.
What happens if you put a cat in the waiting room?
Fears, anxiety and stress will be heightened if cats are placed next to, or have eye contact with, what they would regard as a predator species (eg, a dog) or have to share the space with barking dogs.
Where to put cat carrier in waiting room?
Having a low-level reception desk – or an area that is at a lower level – would provide an opportunity for cat carriers to be placed on the reception desk itself. Alternatively a shelf may be provided next to the reception desk to temporarily place the cat carrier on and cat owners can be encouraged to use this.
What to expect at a cat friendly clinic?
The reception staff, the waiting room and/or the reception area are the first things clients encounter when they attend the clinic. For cat clients and for cat welfare it is critically important that this is not overlooked.
If consultations take place at the veterinary clinic, it is vital that there is somewhere for clients to sit and wait with their cat, and this should be large enough and have sufficient space and seats to meet the usual clinical caseload. There are very important additional considerations when it comes to cats and cat clients in the waiting area.
Fears, anxiety and stress will be heightened if cats are placed next to, or have eye contact with, what they would regard as a predator species (eg, a dog) or have to share the space with barking dogs.
When does a cat need immediate veterinary attention?
Protracted vomiting and/or diarrhea This is among the cat emergencies that require immediate veterinary attention, especially when blood is present. Almost all cats occasionally yak or have soft stools, and such incidents usually aren’t emergencies.
How often should I take my Cat to the vet?
All cats should have at least an annual veterinary check, but some will require more frequent visits, and most are likely to need at least one operation during their lives. For many cats, a veterinary visit is a stressful experience. However, there is much we can do to reduce this stress.
