Going to the vet can be a stressful experience for both you and your pet. You're worrying about how much the bill is going to be and as soon as your cats see the carrier they scatter and when your dogs get in the car they puke. Going to the vet shouldn't be like this for you or your pets! In this episode, your host Amy Castro interviews her friend and veterinarian for Starlight Outreach and Rescue,  Dr. Arsue Shokrollahi-McClain (affectionately known as Dr. Zoo), about  the many things you can do to reduce stress when going to the vet; from the time you make your appointment to the time you check out and pay the bill, and every step in between. Amy and Dr. Zoo discuss the following:What you can do to destress your pet before you even make a vet appointmentPreparing for the car ridePreparing yourself for the cost of vetting through communication and pre-planningWhat to do when you get to the officeHow to make the most of your time in the exam roomChecking out and payingAlternatives to going to the vet if all else failsAnd more!Shoutouts in this episode:Feliway - cat pheromone calming productGET YOUR STARLIGHT PET TALK MERCH HERE! Get your official Starlight Pet Talk merchandise, including our classic T-shirt that comes in more than 10 colors! Find it on our website at: https://www.starlightpettalk.com/shopCONTACT STARLIGHT PET TALK!Email us at: Amy@StarlightPetTalk.comFollow us on Facebook!Thanks for listening, and hug your pets for us!