Surviving the Cat-to-Vet Battle Royale

Taking my cat to the vet is basically a test of who will break first—me or her. Step one: carrier training. Spoiler, she sees the carrier and becomes a parkour champion, ricocheting off walls. I’ve learned to leave it out weeks in advance, bribing her with treats and my dignity. On D-Day, I prep like I’m going into battle: wipes, towels, her favorite toy, and enough treats to bribe a small army. She yowls like she’s being abducted by aliens the whole ride. At the vet, I keep her covered like a celebrity avoiding paparazzi. Pro tip: never open the carrier in the waiting room unless you want to star in a viral chaos video. After the ordeal, I shower her with treats and apologies. She forgives me (eventually). Pro move: keep the carrier out at home, so it’s not always a harbinger of doom. Cat parenthood—never boring, always humbling. #CatLife #PetParenting #VetVisit #Pets #Cats