My kitties used to not like the carrier or the ride.

I have had many vet visits this past year, so after I knew there were going to be many follow-up visits, I washed the carrier, put in one of their favorite blankies, their catnip toys, etc. in there, and took the cage front off. I have it in the living room like that permanently and they ALL take turns sleeping in there all the time.

They now love that carrier so much that they don't give me any trouble going to the vet now. I think for them to go for a ride in their homey, familiar carrier made them that much less nervous. A vet visit is a scary experience for many kitties, so arriving in a carrier they already feel safe in does help, I think.