Originally posted by Edwina's Secretary
I am having flashbacks! You have described Perfectly* Edwina's behavior at the vet except she also bit my husband (twice) and vomited when we got home.

Thank goodness it is only once a year!

*including the pig grunting --

Well, I'm glad to hear I don't have the only cat who emits "pig grunting"...this was a new addition to her repertoire of sounds....

And Karen, I always worry that Ritz isn't getting a thorough "going over" because she is so tensed up and growling...this vet is the same man I've used for years and have always liked him, but he picked her up by the scruff of the neck....I know he didn't have much choice, but this just ticked her off even more. He never checks her teeth, just listens to her with a stethoscope, tries to feel her underbelly and gives her shots....

I've been toying with the notion of seeking out a "cat only" vet...but it's hard to know which ones are good ones, and I know it would mean a 40mile drive, as we live in a smaller town. Not sure it would make a difference.

I don't like being the lady with the "mean cat" either...but Ritzy is such a neat cat at home. I've had a number of cats over the years and have never had one who was this fearful of the vets, even the other tuxedo cats I had.