As a furry pet parent, you have to understand your cat’s demeanor or personality so you would know how to handle them during vet visits or anytime when they have to be exposed to other people either in your house or outside in the public.

By being aware of your cat’s demeanor and personality, you can take extra steps to give them a stress-free vet visit or significantly lessen the stress they feel at the vet’s office.

Here are 3 common cat demeanors, let us know which of these describes your cat:

The Timid
If your cat is timid which most cats are, the best thing you can do is to associate your cat with the veterinary staff. You can schedule a short visit to come and say hello to the staff to make your cat feel more comfortable when you come for the actual appointment.

The Happy and Curious
The happy and curious cat is easier to handle for vet staff as it is more friendly and active. However, as active and curious as it is, you might want to keep it in a carrier until it’s your turn to avoid them from running around or hiding in places you wouldn’t be able to reach them.

The Conscious or Fearful
Just like the happy and curious cat, a conscious and fearful cat is best kept inside a carrier and it’s also best that you avoid visiting the vet when it’s peak time because loud noise and busy activity can heighten your anxiety and fear.

Which of these personalities does your cat have?

Do you think you were handling them properly all this time?

If you did, congratulations but if you didn’t, then you may want to consider these on your next vet visit.