If they then arrive at a multi-animal clinic, the experience goes from bad to worse. The waiting room may be filled with other predators such as dogs, the smell of dogs will put them on edge in the examination room, and the smell of dogs on the vets themselves will also make them fearful. When cats are fearful they shut down and will be less responsive to treatment. They will also remain stressed out for a number of days after their visit to the clinic.
