1145 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. • Suwanee, GA 30024 • (770) 614-4000

Welcome to Crossroads Animal Clinic's Cat Corner

Used to being independent and in control, most cats find the experience of visiting the veterinarian to be stressful. Unfamiliar smells, sights and sounds are enough to make any cat complain. We try to do all that we can to reduce anxiety on all our patients and the following are some things that appear to help our kitty patients:

• Provide food treats on exam table, we have a variety of healthy treats here or you may bring from home.
• Bring something from home for the patient to lie on; something that reminds them of their favorite person, a blanket, pillowcase or other item. Note for boarding: please bring only items that are washable.
• Familiarize cat to carrier/car. Leave the carrier out for a few days prior to the clinic visit so your cat can exercise curiosity at will. Even place a favorite treat inside the carrier. Take the lid off the carrier to make it a "bed".
• We will examine the cat where he/she chooses to stay. Some cats do best when left in the carrier. We can remove the lid of the carrier while letting her/him "keep control" of their space.
• We will bring the scale to the cat and use soft voices.
• We will avoid contact with dogs and other cats and ask our clinic cat to remain in her "suite" while other cats are visiting in the treatment area.
• To reduce vaccine injection discomfort, we use the smallest needle appropriate for the patients size and we reduce restraint anxiety issues by using swaddling towels/blankets to bundle the patient up.
• We find that elizabethan collars (those lovely plastic satellite dishes) are effective in allowing the cat to see out during the exam.
• We allow time for the cat to calm down before starting the hands-on portion of the visit.
• To make medications go down easier at home, we suggest that you use a syringe to give water after giving a pill.

These are a few things that we find to have helped our patients. Of course, you know your pets best. Please let us know of any ways we can reduce your cat's stress when visiting the veterinary clinic.

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Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to Noon
Call us at (770) 614-4000 for more information or to schedule an appointment.