Why Cooperative Care?

Cooperative care is about training your cat to do more than just tolerate handling and routine care—it empowers them to become willing, active participants in these experiences. If you’ve ever wrestled with nail trims, struggled to get your cat into their carrier, or given up on giving medication because of bites and scratches, cooperative care is designed specifically for you.

Here’s a glimpse of the care behaviors we can help you and your cat with:

• Basic handling (comfortable with petting and grooming)
• Nail trimming
• Administering ear and eye drops
• Asthma inhalers
• Injections
• Oral medications (liquids and pills)
• Desensitization to equipment like harnesses
• Carrier training

Don’t see your specific care need on this list? Just ask—there’s a good chance we can tailor a plan to fit your situation.

Ready to get started? The first step is a thorough evaluation to understand your cat’s unique needs and create a cooperative care plan that works for both of you.

Cooperative Care Evaluation

Would you like your cat to calmly accept nail trims? Take medication willingly? Enjoy being brushed? Step into their carrier without stress? We can help with all of that!

This evaluation appointment is the essential first step before starting a full training package. During the session, we’ll assess your cat’s current behavior and record video to better understand their reactions. Together, we’ll develop a personalized training plan with clear goals to help your cat feel more comfortable with everyday care and handling.

This session is also your opportunity to learn about the techniques I use and the reasoning behind them, so you feel confident and informed throughout the process.

Evaluations typically last between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on factors such as the number of cats, how strongly your cat reacts to handling, and which care behaviors you want to work on.

Your virtual evaluation appointment runs at $150. This includes reviewing a video of your best attempt at the procedure and collaborating on a tailored plan of action.

Cooperative Care Packages

Once your evaluation is complete, you’ll be eligible to move forward with a Cooperative Care training package. These packages are designed to provide hands-on, structured support as you work toward your cat’s care goals—whether that’s learning to accept nail trims, take medication, or feel comfortable in a carrier.

During your evaluation, we’ll determine how many care behaviors to focus on—some cats do best with one clear goal, while others can work on two or three simultaneously, depending on their comfort level.

All cooperative care sessions are conducted virtually, allowing flexibility and access no matter where you’re located. In-person sessions may be offered to local clients on a case-by-case basis.

Please note: These sessions are specifically focused on cooperative care and husbandry behaviors. Other behavioral concerns, such as aggression or litter box issues, require a separate behavior modification package.

Package Options:

• Two Follow-Ups – $175
  Includes 2 one-hour virtual sessions
  60 days of email support

• Three Follow-Ups – $275
  Includes 3 one-hour virtual sessions
  90 days of email support

• Six Follow-Ups – $500
  Includes 6 one-hour virtual sessions
  120 days of email support

• Ten Follow-Ups – $900
  Includes 10 one-hour virtual sessions
  300 days of email support