I have 2 cats and the older one v* about once every couple of weeks and he doesn't really seem to mind it. My younger cat doesn't v* as often, but when he does,he lets out a HUGE cry right before he v* and he swallows a lot and stands perfectly still until the n* passes or he v*. Poor li'l guy. My husband gets a kick out of how me & my cat will both do anything not to v*.