FEAR FREE VET VISITS

This is taken verbatim from the FelineVMA about their 2025  Transportation of Cats in Motor Vehicles Position Statement: 

"The Feline Veterinary Medical Association  (FelineVMA) advocates transporting cats safely and minimizing feline  distress. While not the exclusive reason, the most frequent reason cats  are transported away from their home is for health examinations at the  veterinary practice. Impaired welfare associated with veterinary visits,  including transport, is a major reason for caregivers not taking their  cats for veterinary care.

It  is recommended that veterinary professionals educate cat caregivers on  what is an appropriate carrier (size and material) for the cat,  acclimating and training the cat to the carrier, and providing an  opportunity for the cat to hide (eg, covering the carrier with a towel  or blanket). Further, this includes advising caregivers to secure carriers on the  floor of the vehicle behind either the driver or passenger seat. If seat  belts are used, they should only be used with carriers that are crash  test certified (centerforpetsafety.org/cps-certified). Seat belts should not be used with carriers that are not crash test  certified as they may inadvertently result in crushing the carrier."