Providing your cat with good healthcare, especially preventive care, can allow her to live a longer, more comfortable life. However, this cannot happen unless you take your cat to see the veterinarian routinely.

Many cats are fearful or distressed when going to the veterinarian because the practice is unfamiliar, as is the carrier and the car. Here are some tips from Happy Cats Wellness, the pet preventative health coaches, Cathryn and Gene Jirleds, that can make trips to the veterinary clinic a positive experience for you and your cat.