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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / May 2006Ripley and Cav go to the vets
It's that time of year again, booster vacs, checkups and Program jabs. It's a hot day here in Preston, and both cats were out on the lawn, lazing around unsuspectingly when I wandered out and scooped them up, one at a time, and shut them in the house whilst I got the carriers from the garage. They both protested about going in, but didn't fight about it. Cav wailed piteously all the way to the vets, and carried on when we got there. He didn't shut up until we were actually in the room with the vet. Cav's heart murmur is still there, no change thankfully, and otherwise he's fine. He's an amazing cat, and I want him around for a few years yet. Ripley is also in great shape, he's ten now, and a very 'well rounded' gentleman whose tuxedo colouring and portly girth remind me of the other kind of 'fat cat'. He hid his head under my arm whilst TED examined him. Meanwhile, Cav was off exploring, he made straight for the window, which is screened, locked and covered in notices. but is obviously, to him, OUT. The vet said that he's the only cat ever to figure that out in her experience. I was tempted to tell her about his trick last night, yowling at me until I stood up to open the door, then jumping onto my chair, which is his favourite spot at the moment. He's a little sod! They're both out in the back garden now, in the shade, being entertained by the magpies who again have decided to start a feud with them. Life is good. Jeanette Glad they had good check ups! > It's that time of year again, booster vacs, checkups and Program jabs. It's > a hot day here in Preston, and both cats were out on the lawn, lazing around [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Jeanette > They're both out in the back garden now, in the shade, being > entertained by the magpies who again have decided to start a feud > with them. Life is good. Glad they made it to the vet and back unscathed!  Signaturemonique, who spoils Oscar unmercifully pictures: http://www.bounceswoosh.org/rpca > They're both out in the back garden now, in the shade, being entertained by > the magpies who again have decided to start a feud with them. Life is good. So glad to hear that your two gents are doing so well. I had to take Caliban in for his one-year-old shots last week. The first couple of times I took him on the bus, he was perfectly silent, and I thought I had another angel traveller on my hands like Miranda, who also never says a peep. But this time he yowled all the way there and back. Luckily he still has a tiny kitten voice, so he wasn't heard in the next county (like Frank with his deep throaty yowls used to). Scritches to Cav and Ripley! SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki >> They're both out in the back garden now, in the shade, being entertained >> by [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > has a tiny kitten voice, so he wasn't heard in the next county (like Frank > with his deep throaty yowls used to). Scritches to Cav and Ripley! Have you noticed the look of relief on the vet staff's faces when you have had to board a loud mouthed cat like Frank (and our Sam years ago) and you show up to take them home? I know they are thinking "next time we put more sound-proofing in the cat boarding area" Jo >>> They're both out in the back garden now, in the shade, being entertained >>> by [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > I know they are thinking "next time we put more sound-proofing in the cat > boarding area" Heh. Actually, Frank never yowled in the vet's office, just on the bus. They loved him at the vet's because he was so friendly and charming to everyone. The few times I had to leave him at the vet's, they did say he yowled a bit, but would stop if someone went and talked to him and give him a scritch or two. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki > Heh. Actually, Frank never yowled in the vet's office, just on the bus. > They loved him at the vet's because he was so friendly and charming to > everyone. The few times I had to leave him at the vet's, they did say he > yowled a bit, but would stop if someone went and talked to him and give > him a scritch or two. Same thing with Rusty. He would cried pitifully on the way to the vet. Once the vet said he could hear Rusty before he came through the door. But he was quiet once he was inside the clinic. He hissed at the vet when his carrier was opened, and sometimes complained loudly during the exam, especially if they needed an urine sample He was his quiet self again once he was back in the carrier and on the way home. They told me he grumbled a bit when boarded at the vet's, but eventually settled down. Rusty is usually a very quiet cat. I could go for days without hearing a meow out of him. Winnie > So glad to hear that your two gents are doing so well. I had to take > Caliban in for his one-year-old shots last week. The first couple of times [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > has a tiny kitten voice, so he wasn't heard in the next county (like Frank > with his deep throaty yowls used to). Scritches to Cav and Ripley! Last week I boarded the bus with Rusty in his carrier. The bus driver told me I couldn't get on the bus with a cat. So I ended up walking to the vet. It is only a 10 min walk. But a carrier with a 8 lb cat inside was kind of heavy for me. I came home in a cab. Have to get a light weight carrier for such trips. Winnie > Last week I boarded the bus with Rusty in his carrier. The bus driver told > me I couldn't get on the bus with a cat. So I ended up walking to the vet. > It is only a 10 min walk. But a carrier with a 8 lb cat inside was kind of > heavy > for me. I came home in a cab. Have to get a light weight carrier for such > trips. Animals are allowed on buses here. Only if there's someone allergic on the bus who insists that you leave do you have to leave. Caliban weighs 5.2 kilos. I wouldn't be able to carry him in a normal carrier. I have a Sherpa bag with a shoulder strap which makes it much easier. But I'm a bit worried that he will figure out how to break out of it. I wish there were some way to lock the zippers shut. SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki LOL, Cav sounds like such a character. Glad your vet results were good. Suz&Spicey > LOL, Cav sounds like such a character. Oh, he is. He's curled up on the bed now, where he's not allowed to be, on top of my best jacket, where he is definitely not allowed to be. Jeanette > It's that time of year again, booster vacs, checkups and Program jabs. It's > a hot day here in Preston, and both cats were out on the lawn, lazing around [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Jeanette Glad to hear all went well. Best wishes, Polonca and Soncek |
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