aww

Reminds me of my numerous vet visits just these past couple of months (two sickly elderly cats and a stray I just adooted).

Being able to hold all 3 of them when inside of the exam room seems to help a lot with anxiety. Good thing they're all basically lapdogs in cat form.

TW: loss (not the meme)

I had a cat who just loved the vet. He loved everyone he met, honestly. But the vet (and nurses and stuff) was there to see him, specifically, and he just loved all the attention. Everyone loved him so much. He was so bold and friendly, very much a dog in cat clothing.

He was sick for a long time (CKD dx in 2016, and various other old-and-failing issues I did my best to manage for him), but vet appointments were always fun for mr social. But when he went in for his last appointment July of 2023, he wasn’t friendly or social, he was tired and sad and pained, and it was the only time I’ve ever had to comfort him. And I miss his charming personality.

I had another cat who hated being put in a carrier or, like, dealing with anyone but me.. and my vet did house calls so she got the vet to come to her. Thankfully, when she died November of 2023, it was a stroke and she went quick.. that was honestly best for her, even though it was super traumatic for me. She would not have done well with multiple appointments or long-term treatments or anything. Overnight hospital stay? lol good fucking luck.

Awe I have to take my two to the vet in February for their annual checkup and they do well but my calico always stays in her carrier the whole time.

Is that una? What plagues the child? :(