Mr. Spunky and Sam have a new vet. And I like him.
See here for previous story.
Sam has been having trouble with his teeth. It has been uncomfortable for him to chew. But he doesn't like being mandhandled so examining him is impossible.
So the vet gives him an antibiotic shot (pilling is impossible), tells me about the gingivitis and possible outcomes and background information, checked for ear mites and cleaned the ears. it cost $47. The is 1/5 of each of the previous visits.
He didn't even get upset when I told them what I fed the cats and what I knew about cat nutrition. We were talking about cats being the perfect carnivores.
I'm glad Sam got the shot today. He caught a mouse tonight. eek a mouse. The mouse is no more. I got some rusted tongs and picked him up and threw him outside under a tree. EWww. Sam didn't eat him; he was playing with a dead mouse. Playing wiht his dinner, or would-be dinner if he were hungry.
I had wondered when the mouse would show up. Something has been burrowing under the front of the house.
I just don't know how he got in.
anyway, I'm happy with today's outcome. I may even have a pet sitter (one of the techs) for a few days while I go visit mom. The last time I took the critters they got out. it has always been a concern.
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