Vet Dilemma (Follow-up to Malc's wild 'n wacky weekend)

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Hi, now that Malc's back to normal and peace is restored at home, I need to figure out what to do to get my other cat his vet care.

This all started when I had the housecall vet over to give them both checkups and shots. Malc was wary but tolerant during his own checkup/shot, but then went for the vet when the vet was trying to give my other cat his rabies shot. So Malc got his shot; my other cat didn't.

Last weekend, my nephew, who's a big tall guy like the vet, came over and Malc flipped out for about 24 hours. Now he's fine. The housecall vet is absolutely out at this point; it freaks Malc out too much. (Prior to that, he never had any problem with company.) But I'm worried if I put my other cat in a carrier to take him to a vet, that will also scare Malc right now. Plus, I'm on the top floor of a walkup, so I need someone to help me take him to the vet, and that also might freak Malc out.

So the other cat, whose around 9 or 10, is overdue. Mostly I worry about him not having his rabies shot, even though they're both strictly indoor cats.

Any suggestions welcome!
 

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They do make a spray form of Feliway. That might do to calm him in temporary situations. Though I confess, I have some doubts since this seems very extreme for Malc. Could you close Malc in a room where he'd feel safe and be separated from the vet then have the housecall vet return? Or even close Malc up while you take your other cat out in a carrier. He doesn't ever have to know that way!
 

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Is there a reason you can't take other kitty in to get his shot instead of having the vet visit again?

edit--oh sorry, I didn't see the part about the carrier upsetting Malc. I'm thinking just putting Malc in a nice, safe room with all favorite blankets, toys, etc. while you get your other kitty in the carrier?
 
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