Today was Toby's day, too. Our strategy was to just do our usual thing all day long and not deviate from the routine. We also had to not think about the upcoming vet trip, so he wouldn't pick up on our vibes. Then while he was sleeping I gently picked him up and he was halfway in the carrier when he woke up. He howled all the way to the vet and howled the entire time he was there, until he saw Miss Kate. We were picking Miss Kate up from her spaying at the same time. After he saw her he was quiet as a mouse!