Most of the doctors who treat cats are professionally trained and experienced, so they are trustworthy; there is no specialist system in Taiwan yet, so most doctors will study according to their own interests and have their own strengths. Before taking your cat to the hospital, you should first understand what area of expertise you need. You can select a few doctors through the internet, media or cat friends, and then call or visit them in person to understand the status of the hospital and doctors. A good professional feline physician is not omnipotent, but must have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of feline diseases. You are reading this article, your attitude may determine the life and death of your cat. Everyone has their own personality, upbringing and way of talking, but please remember that when you bring your cat to the hospital, you are asking for the help of the doctor. Even if you have questions or do not agree with the doctor’s diagnosis, do not offend the doctor’s professionalism and dignity on the spot; after all, in feline medicine, doctors are trained and you may have only read a few internet articles, which does not negate the doctor’s professionalism. If your attitude is one of distrust and fear of spending money, the doctor may take a conservative approach to treatment, which may delay the best time for treatment. In addition, some cat slaves will scratch out the cat while waiting for the consultation, or let the cat make friends with other cats across the handbasket, such actions are very easy to make the cat more upset, and when the consultation, the cat will refuse to cooperate with the physician’s examination. You know your cat’s temperament best and should inform the physician at the consultation, who will decide the steps and methods of examination based on your description. During the consultation, the physician will take certain measures to protect the doctor, which may seem a bit cruel and uncomfortable, but such measures are not only to protect the physician himself, but also to protect the cat and you, so that we will not be bruised and battered by just a consultation. Cats have temperaments like people, even if they are usually good-natured, it does not mean that they will not flip out or get angry; when they flip out or get angry, it does not mean that the doctor’s actions are rude or technically poor, but perhaps it is just a momentary emotional reaction. Most cats are very frightened when they go to the hospital and will be very nervous about sudden movements or noises and may become aggressive as a result. Praising the cat’s cooperation from time to time and comforting the cat in a soft voice can also make the cat feel kind and calm down.
