How do I take my cat to the vet if she's scared?

You don't have to! Wandering Vet brings the veterinarian to your home. Your cat can be examined in familiar surroundings without the stress of a carrier, car ride, or waiting room. Dr. Behrens specializes in caring for fearful cats in their own environment.

My cat hides when strangers come over. Can the vet still examine her?

Yes. Dr. Behrens is experienced with fearful cats who hide. He can examine cats in their hiding spots, or work patiently to help them feel comfortable enough to come out. He's even disassembled beds to reach cats hiding in boxsprings!

Is a housecall vet more stressful for my cat than a clinic?

For most cats, a housecall is far less stressful. There's no carrier struggle, no car ride, no strange smells, and no waiting room full of dogs. Your cat stays in their territory, surrounded by familiar sights and smells.

Vet for Fearful Cats San Francisco | Housecall Veterinarian for Scared Cats

Your Cat Doesn't Have to Suffer Through Vet Visits

You know the routine: the carrier comes out and your cat vanishes. You spend twenty minutes coaxing, chasing, or prying them out from under the bed. Then comes the car ride \u2014 the yowling, the panting, maybe some vomiting or accidents. By the time you reach the clinic, both of you are exhausted and your cat is a ball of stress.

And that's before the exam even starts.

What if there was another way? What if the veterinarian came to your cat, instead of your cat going to the vet?

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"One of my cats is a rescue who is incredibly loving with people he knows but literally a cat out of hell with those he does not. He actually bit a previous vet who couldn't figure out how to approach him. Dr. Behrens not only had the good humor to help me disassemble my entire bed so we could pull my kitty from his hiding spot in the boxsprings, but he had the patience to hang out with him while he calmed down enough to have a full exam and booster \u2014 his first in five years."

\u2014 Yelp Review, San Francisco

Why Housecalls Work for Fearful Cats

Cats are territorial creatures. They feel safest in their own environment, surrounded by their own scents and hiding spots. A clinic visit strips all of that away and replaces it with unfamiliar smells, strange sounds, and the presence of other animals \u2014 often dogs.

A housecall keeps your cat in their territory. Dr. Behrens comes to them, not the other way around. He can examine your cat on the couch, under the bed, or wherever they feel most secure.

Benefits for Your Fearful Cat

No carrier struggle
No traumatic car ride
No waiting room full of barking dogs
No cold, unfamiliar exam table
Your cat stays in their safe space
Dr. Behrens can observe them in their natural environment
Behavioral issues are often more visible at home
The whole family can be present

17+ Years of Experience with Difficult Cats

Dr. Adam Behrens has been making housecalls since 2008. About 75% of his patients are cats \u2014 many of them fearful, anxious, or difficult to handle. He's seen it all: cats who hide in boxsprings, cats who've bitten other vets, cats who haven't been examined in years because their owners couldn't get them to a clinic.

He understands that a fearful cat isn't a "bad" cat. They're just scared. And the best way to help them is to meet them where they are \u2014 literally.

A Veterinarian for Fearful Cats

Your Cat Doesn't Have to Suffer Through Vet Visits

Why Housecalls Work for Fearful Cats

Benefits for Your Fearful Cat

17+ Years of Experience with Difficult Cats

Give Your Cat a Stress-Free Vet Visit