Cats are very sweet but can sometimes be special creatures that like things in their lives to be a certain way and making a trip to the vets rarely makes it into their diary. It’s no wonder that once at the vets some cats are really just not pleased to see us.
Small steps at home can help ease the stress of getting in a carrier and often the car, whether it’s to see the vet or go on “holiday” to the cattery. If possible and your home has the space, leave the cat carrier somewhere so that your cat has access at all times. On many models, the door can be taken off completely making the hole larger and therefore more comfortable to enter the box. Once a nice comfy blanket is in there, many cats will choose their carrier as another sleeping place and it can even be seen as a place of refuge.
If you are buying a new carrier it’s best to choose a plastic one as most of them can be taken apart very quickly and easily which often allows your vet to carry out examinations without your cat needing to leave their comfy blanket.