Awww, poor Pumpkin! Who can blame a kitty! In my nursing career I've been witness to how incredibly frightened humans, especially children, can be. And that's despite the fact we can explain, reason with them, etc.! On can only imagine the "terrors" that are running through the mind of a dog or cat. Of course I agree completely that a kind, calm, reassuring approach by the "medical team" can do wonders to calm nerves and ease the situation. I hate when I see vets, groomers confront a frightened animal, espeically cats, with force, grabbing and pulling their scruff, talking sternly, forcing them down on the table. I have found that while dogs may become more submissive with a stern word, (not that this should be done) this approach goes nowhere with kitties and often makes the situation much worse! I prefer the "therapeutic, 'can we talk' approach!"And I agree with you Neko...patients, animal or human, always respond better to the nurses, techs!! On the lighter side, I'm so happy that Pumpkin is doing so good on her lite diet!!! Good job, Pumpkin!!
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