As I wrote last week, we decided to give another vet a try. On Friday evening, I took Kiki for a checkup. What an interesting experience!
I confess that, like most cat parents, we have been remiss in regular visits for them. We have taken the cats about every three years or so, instead of annually as we have with the dogs. As a result, Kiki is not used to visiting the vet and tends to be a bit…well, you will see.
She was EVIL. They tried every trick they knew to calm her so they could perform the exam. They placed a blanket over her, attempting to sooth her while avoiding an attack. It was like tossing a rattlesnake in a bag. It just made her angrier. She emitted otherworldly noises that sounded like something from a horror movie about demonic possession. It was truly terrifying.
Despite my reluctance to sedate animals, I was the one who first brought up the subject. The vet agreed and prescribed a mild sedative for her. We will try a dose before the next visit because some cats actually become even more excitable with this drug. That’s the last thing we need! We will keep you posted about how that goes.
Gracie’s visit was the complete opposite. She was very nervous, even shaking a bit in the waiting room. She raced around the exam room. She leapt 4-feet into the air, trying to land on the exam table. She kissed the vet and the vet tech. In other words, typical Jack Russell behavior!
Overall, I was really pleased with the visits, even Kiki’s failed exam attempt. The staff was very nice. I appreciated that they discussed the charges in detail before we even started the exam. They tossed in some “free” tests if you did certain things. Yeah, I know the tests are not “free,” but other places would have charged for those tests as well as the ones we ordered.
When it comes to our furry kids, we must be open to trying to new things. So far, I am quite pleased with the change.
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