July 17, 2026

How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your Cat | First Visit Tips

How to Make Vet Visits Less Stressful for Your Cat | First Visit Tips

Does taking your cat to the vet stress both of you out? Dr. Robin Mercer of PetVet365 joins KJ, your Kitty Correspondent, to make that next appointment feel a whole lot easier. Recorded live at PurrCon, this Cat Conversation covers:

🐾 How to prepare your cat for a vet visit

🐾 What to expect at your cat or kitten’s first appointment

🐾 Simple ways to make the carrier less scary

🐾 Important tests, screenings and baseline bloodwork

🐾 Why early kidney changes matter

🐾 What to tell your veterinary team before the exam

🐾 Why there is never shame in starting care now

Whether you just adopted a kitten, welcomed home a senior cat or have been putting off an appointment because it feels overwhelming, this conversation will help you walk in feeling more prepared and confident. What is the hardest part of taking your cat to the vet? Tell us in the comments!

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ABOUT DR. MERCER AND PETVET365:

Dr. Robyn Mercer is an experienced veterinarian with PetVet365, serving cat and pet parents in Fishers. PetVet365 takes a comfort-first approach to veterinary care, replacing traditional exam tables with cozy couches, offering plenty of treats and working closely with families to create less stressful visits for pets and their people. From a kitten’s first checkup to ongoing senior care, Dr. Mercer believes there is never judgment and it is never too late to begin building a trusted veterinary relationship.

🐾 Learn more about PetVet365 or find the Fishers location: https://petvet365.com

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