House Call Vet. Who Knew!

We knew something was up when Mommy was stressed out all day long and then Daddy came home early from work. They're pretty easy to read. Anyway, sure enough a vet came to our house yesterday afternoon for our check ups and senior blood panel work. Daddy took me upstairs until Mommy said everything was ready. I certainly wasn't ready!

I found myself on our own kitchen counter with the vet and her tech! They tried buttering me up by telling me how beautiful my eyes and furs are and how soft I am. I kinda fell for it and didn't try to escape too much. Then I found myself on my side with the vet whispering in my ear while the tech stole my furs and then my bloods from my back leg...

I finally was released and ran downstairs to my safe spot while it was Isabella's turn. Of course she loved the attention...

I heard she squirmed and squeaked more than I did though. She's had more experience with vets than me so she knew what to expect. She's the reason we had a vet come to our house - she gets very car sick. Our old vet moved to a practice in a neighboring town and even though it's 10 miles away, that's 9.95 miles more than Isabella can handle. Anyway, we both checked out to be very healthy although one of us is a little too, uh, not svelte. Hopefully our bloods are healthy too. We'll find that out in a couple of days. *paws crossed*

Hope you have a good day!

Angel

Mommy here: I was worried that having a vet in the house would traumatize the cats, especially Angel. She did very well during the exam and came out from hiding just as soon as the vet was gone. Isabella is always fine although she really didn't like to be held down to have her leg shaved and blood taken. It's probably because she's had that done quite a bit because of all her dental work due to stomatitis.  The house call fee was just $26 which is totally worth it not to have Isabella get car sick. The exam and lab fees were similar to a traditional vet fee so we're glad to have this option. If it's an option in your area, I would recommend it! Much less stress on the cats and on us!

Quick Update

Just wanted to let everybuddy know that I'm doing well after my dental cleaning and surgery on Friday!  The stitches on my neck are itchy so I have to wear my custom made sock scarf but it's working because I'm healing nicely.  I just wish they hadn't stole my Tortie furs but they'll grow back soon...

The vet's office called yesterday to check on me but the lab results on the cyst weren't in yet.  I'm sure everything is okay but it'll be good to get the official report so Mommy and Daddy can quit worrying.  Thanks for all the purrs and positive thoughts!

Anyway, I'll be back on Tortie Tuesday!

Isabella

Thankful Thursday

I wanted to take another opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to everybuddy who crossed paws, sent purrs and prayers for my surgery yesterday.  I know Mommy is very grateful too because she was beyond worried for me but the vet said my tumor was NOT cancer and the growth on my neck was NOT cancer but I had scratched it so much it had to be removed.  I also got my teeth cleaned so my smile is extra pretty now!  We still don't know why my kidney enzymes were high so we'll monitor it and hope it was a fluke.

When Daddy picked me up I stuck my head out the windows of my Sadie Utility Vehicle (SUV) but by the time I got home, I was pretty tired and pretty annoyed at my kitty sisfurs sniffing me...

My leg bandage had a purple heart on it because I'm so loved!  After I rested for a bit I felt better so Mommy took me outside for some fresh air.  You can see where they stole my furs to remove the tumor..

It upsets Mommy to see this but I lay on it to show her it doesn't hurt me and I'm okay.  Now if only my furs hurry up and grow back!  Anyway, thanks again to everybuddy for your concern!  I can't tell you how much I appreciate it!  

Hope you know how wonderful we think you are!

Sadie