Since we’re moving in a matter of weeks it was time to get the critters of the house to the Vet. We’ve been there three times in 2 weeks now but I think we’re done.
We took the dog there 2 weeks ago and were very worried it’d be her last visit as she is 11 and been having a lot of trouble moving around but they gave us a new arthritis medicine to try since the last one didn’t help.
First thing Monday morning I dropped off Mollie - a very chubby and vocal 12 year old cat. She was not pleased. She needed a thorough checkup as she should weigh 6-7 pounds but weighs 10 and also to have her front claws removed. Yes I know it’s not nice to do, but she’s been very destructive with them and we’re going to be renting so her front claws need to go.
This cat has always been very vocal, she will scream constantly until she gets what she wants (hence why she is tubby) and the vet ended up putting the cat in a room by herself to try to keep the non-stop screaming under check. Apparently the overnight vet-tech nearly quit over her screaming.
Other than her being loud as hell though she’s a nice cat and is in extremely good health and is expected to make it another 3 years.
Next up we have Pip
He is almost 15, and shockingly healthy other than being insane. This isn’t new, he’s always been insane. The only person he likes is my Wife and runs from me every time I get close. He actually went catatonic during the vet visit as he got overstimulated. Also yes, he has a hitler mustache. He was just there for bloodwork, checkup and vaccines.
Finally the giant dog Gracie came again for a check in after her new meds.
Her new arthritis meds made a world of difference, and even though she’s still an old dog made her able to move like she was 8 again and not 11.
Photo: Taken by me and my wife at my vet’s office!
Punchline is that the vet has never seen this many old critters this healthy. They have a nice live living in a climate controlled house sleeping on beds and couches with regular doses of love. Also we’ve spent nearly $1,500 at the vet this month!
Since they’re all going to live at least another year I get to find a rental place that will let me have 3 critters, this will be expensive...