Tutu Tuesday

Cosmo : Mommy lured us in here with those yummy bonito flakes...but why? Why is there a table covered with a towel? Something smells fishy and I don't mean the bonito flakes!

Ling : I don't like this one bit!

Tutu : Why are the both of you grumbling? I see nothing wrong and this towel smells just like Whisky!

I made an appointment with a vet to do a house call and vaccinate all the kitties

Tutu : I thought you said someone was coming to give us treats, Mommy? Where's this mysterious person?

Tutu : We've been stuck in here for the last 2 hours! All the talk of treats has made me hungry!

Tutu : HUNGRY, Mommy, HUNGRYYYYY!

Tutu : Good Cod! Were you lying to us, Mommy? There's no sign of the mysterious person!

Tutu : Oh well, I'll just practice toesie flirting. Is it working?

After waiting for 2.5 hours, I finally allowed the cats out. Guess the vet didn't want my business (this is my THIRD attempt with this vet). After all, it's *just* 7 cats, right? But a call would have been appreciated.

Everyone has had their complete kitten shots while Meow-Me and Boomer had their vaccination as adults. I did a little more research on vaccinations and I am inclined to believe they do not require boosters as their risk of exposure is almost zero since they are totally indoor cats. Rabies shots are not compulsory here.

Vaccinations can be a controversial topic so it is always best to speak with a vet to get their input. But it is just as important to do your own research on the risks and benefits of vaccinations. :)

What do you kitties think about having a vet do house calls? Especially kitties who aren't fond of strange people. I am pretty divided on this as on the one paw, having the vet come to the house would reduce the stress of traveling. On the other paw, being prodded and manipulated in what is deemed their "safe place" may be even more stressful. What do you think?

Tortie Tutu Thursday

Tutu is now 9.5 weeks old and I took her to the vet for her first vaccination on Wednesday. She had a lot to say about her first vet visit.

This is Dong Dong, the clinic cat who decided he wanted sleep in MY carrier

And I had to sit here instead

Then I came to sit here, minding my own business, calmly waiting for my turn when suddenly....

Eeeep! Get off me! GET OFF ME!

As you can see, I was NOT amused by Dong Dong's ungentlemanly behavior
She was very brave and took the jab very well. She was also given a paste dewormer

GO AWAY! I'm hurting everywhere and it's all your fault.  I hate you!
About 2 hours later, she was very angry, probably because the injection site started to hurt 

Come, let's go to sleep. You'll feel better later
DON'T TOUCH ME!

I put her back in her cage to sleep and she was much happier later that night

She is the first kitty I had who became so angry and aggressive after a vaccination jab so I was a little concerned. But she's back to her normal self today and playing again.