We all know that regular health care for your cat is essential for a longer, healthier and happier life. However, many cats do not receive this important veterinary care because, for some of our feline friends, the stress involved in getting them to the clinic can seem to overshadow the benefits of the care they receive once there. Quite honestly, travelling with a cat to the veterinary clinic may not always be a picnic. It can often begin with a hide-and-seek game to round up the cat. Somehow, they seem to know what's happening and will run to hide under the bed or other hard-to-retrieve place right before it is time to leave. Once the cat is found, there is still the task of getting them into the cat carrier. It can seem as if they have suddenly gained four extra legs that latch onto everything in sight. Once safely secured in their carrier, there is still the car ride to be made to the clinic, which can involve miles of vocal protests and, sometimes, stress-related bodily emissions. But there is hope for our feline friends. While it is true that some cats will never become world travelers, taking your cat for a car trip or visit to the veterinarian doesn't have to be traumatic. Here are some tips that can make travelling with your cat less stressful for everyone.    

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