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You are here: Home / Diary / Therapy Cat Wellness Check Up

Therapy Cat Wellness Check Up

August 30, 2017 By: Summer Samba41 Comments

somali cat in car, ready for a wellness check up at the vet

One of the things I had to do last week was get a wellness check up from the vet. Because I’m a therapy cat, my annual check up includes having the veterinarian fill out a form. The form says that I’m healthy, easy to handle, and up to date on my vaccines. This trip, I needed a rabies vaccine. I got the Purevax three year this time, so I won’t need that again for a while!

somali cat waiting to be weighed and have her temperature taken

I will say, I don’t like going to the vet that much! Well, if it just involved me being on my leash and visiting and having the staff make a big deal out of me, that would be okay. But they do really, super invasive things to me… like take my temperature! More than just about anything else, I hate having my temperature taken. Unfortunately the clinic does not do it by ear. They do it the old fashioned way, and I especially loathe it.

marionette cat in vet exam room

A weird marionette kitty hovered near the ceiling in the exam room, and I felt like it was mocking me.

somali cat sneaking treats in vet clinic exam room

While we waited for the vet to get the vaccine, I poked around and found treats! Even being violated by that thermometer doesn’t stop me from enjoying a treat or two!

treat jar in vet clinic exam room almost falls over

It’s a good thing my human has quick hands!

somali cat on scale in vet clinic exam room

I kind of squirmed about the vaccine too, until my human helped hold me still. Then I stopped struggling. It wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. That is usually the case when my human holds me still for something unpleasant. Well, the thermometer thing excepted.

somali cat giving high five after vet wellness check up

Anyhow, other than being squirmy for shots and having my temperature taken, I was a very good kitty. The vet looked in my ears and mouth and felt me all over and said I was in great shape. So I’m done with my therapy cat wellness check up until next year!

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Comments

  1. LESLEY CASTLE says

    September 18, 2020 at 7:12 pm

    My kitties hate it when the vet looks up their birth certificate! 😉

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  2. Julie says

    August 23, 2018 at 6:13 am

    Poor kitty! That thermometer is no fun for sure.

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  3. Lola says

    September 3, 2017 at 7:50 am

    We can’t believe we’ve missed so many of your posts! We have to talk to our mom about that! We’re glad you had a great checkup, Summer! You do much better at the vet than Lexy, that’s for sure.

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  4. Kitties Blue says

    August 31, 2017 at 10:16 am

    Good thing that treat jar didn’t go crashing to the floor. A high five at the end was purrfect. That big wooden cat is sort of creepy. XOCK, Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo and Cooper Murphy

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  5. Pipo/Angel-Minko/MrJackFreckles says

    August 30, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    Phew! Glad that is all done for now!
    What a menacing cat that wooden one is…sheesh! MOL!

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  6. Robin says

    August 30, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    I’m glad that your vet visit went so well, Summer! It is wonderful that you are willing to make that sacrifice so that you can help people who could use a little kitty love. Not every kitty would be willing to do that. I think that you deserve those treats for all that they put you through in there! 🙂

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  7. Mark's Mews says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:48 pm

    We never doubted you were up to date in any way Summer!

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  8. Ratty says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:37 pm

    You do pretty well with the vet. My dog likes to start screaming in fake pain and fear immediately upon seeing the vet.

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  9. Cathy Keisha says

    August 30, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    Sorry you got violated, Summer. I notice you didn’t wear a pretty dress. I bet then they wouldn’t have been able to do it.

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  10. Fraidy Cats! says

    August 30, 2017 at 5:45 pm

    you are so cute, Summer! yay for the good check up! boo/hiss for the thermometer 😀 we hate that part too. You need a skull and cross bone harness 🙂

    pip, smidgen, minnie, hollie, sharpie, ditto, TL

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  11. Raven says

    August 30, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    I agree about the unpleasantness of the “alien butt probe” but I’m not too squirmy about it. I do with the thermometers worked faster! I’m glad you’re healthy and a-ok to do more therapy visits.
    And good catch by your mom….she didn’t even have to put the camera down!

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  12. Jo-Anne the crazy lady says

    August 30, 2017 at 5:03 pm

    Just dropped by to say hi, so, Hi……………………
    Having a check up can suck doesn’t matter if you are a human or a kitty

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  13. Helayne parker says

    August 30, 2017 at 4:56 pm

    Yay Summer! Now you sre ready to go love on some folks now. Her 1/2 nephew, Navy, wasn’t overly impressed going for his check up and shot either. He forgot about the whole thing in a couple hours

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  14. Melissa, Mudpie & Angel Truffles says

    August 30, 2017 at 3:36 pm

    It’s such a happy day when the wellness check is done for the year! Oh yes, that thermometer is a total perv…

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  15. Mickey's Musings says

    August 30, 2017 at 3:06 pm

    We do not like Vet visits either!
    The Vet we have had for the past 7 years uses a thermometer too :/
    Don’t tell Julie, but she goes for her semi annual visit on Thursday 😉
    MOL!
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

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  16. Seville at Nerissa's Life says

    August 30, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    Oh my mouses! TELL me about it. That temperature takin’ business is for the dogs, for sure. I mean… I MEAN… I MEAN IT’S SO DARN EMBARRASSING. Not to mention rude. MOUSES!

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  17. Toby and Leia says

    August 30, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    And now you can get on the road again. PS: that thing WAS mocking you, totally.

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  18. Cats Herd You says

    August 30, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    We’re glad to hear you got a good report, but what a bummer about the thermometer. Our vet uses the in-ear kind. The head peep has read that they aren’t quite as accurate, but we are totally okay with that. Maybe next year your vet will, too!

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  19. The Swiss Cats says

    August 30, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    We’re sorry the vet did you the thermometer thing, but we’re glad everything went well and that you had a good checkup ! Purrs

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  20. CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

    August 30, 2017 at 12:05 pm

    I’m certain that the vets DO enjoy when you come by, because they get to take care of a Very Pretty Cat!!

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  21. BeadedTail says

    August 30, 2017 at 9:39 am

    Glad that’s all over, Summer! We’re happy you got a good check up too!

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  22. caren gittleman says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:57 am

    Yay Summer!! So happy that all went well! You made us laugh about that (creepy looking) kitty mocking you! MOL!

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  23. Joanne McGonagle says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:35 am

    So happy you passed your wellness exam!! Annie especially dislikes having her temperature taken the old fashioned way too. She cries and it breaks my heart.

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    • CRAIG S. C. OKAJIMA says

      August 30, 2017 at 12:08 pm

      ^^ Pretty Cat!! Very Pretty Cat!!

      I LOVE your book “The Tiniest Tiger!”

      My favorite pictures of Gracie, are when she is talking to Mrs. Lion, approaching Mrs. Bobcat, talking to Mrs. Ocelot, when she meets Hazel, and of course, when Gracie and Hazel are cuddled up together at the very end.

      Not only have I purchased TWO copies of “The Tiniest Tiger” for myself, but as gifts for others, too!

      So, Gracie is the prettiest cat in Ohio! Summer is the prettiest in California, Bitsy is the prettiest in Washington and Oregon! And of course Smoothie is the prettiest in Europe!

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  24. Brian Frum says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:35 am

    You are so good sweet Summer and now you are all set to return to work!

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  25. Random Felines says

    August 30, 2017 at 8:23 am

    good job Summer….even though those vets can be kind of touchy

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  26. Grace says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:27 am

    Oh the last photo is so sweet!

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  27. Eastside Cats says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:17 am

    Summer, did you know that hoomins dislike going to the vet’s office too? Not because they take OUR temperature, but because we know our kitties are uncomfortable and stressed, even when being worshipped (naturally!) by the staff.

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  28. Laila and Minchie says

    August 30, 2017 at 7:08 am

    Happy to hear you got a good report, Summer! Minchie had his check up last week and was violated like that too and was NOT happy at all! Happy he got a good report too!

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  29. Madi and Mom says

    August 30, 2017 at 6:54 am

    Summer you hidden messages are funny. About to be violated…that cracked mom up.
    What in the world is that cat doing hanging form the ceiling? It would be so tempting to jump up there.
    Hugs madi your bfff

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  30. Ellen Pilch says

    August 30, 2017 at 6:38 am

    I wonder why someone doesn’t invent an ear thermometer for kitties. Glad everything went well. We get the 3 yr. purevax too.

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  31. Purrjamm Cats says

    August 30, 2017 at 6:07 am

    Our sweet furbro Sir Morton is the kindest of all, he was mentored by Grandpaw Grey (OTRB now). Even he hates the butt interaction with the Doc. It’s so invasive! We commend you for your purrfect lady like behavior. Concats on your annual visit and being healthy. Treats make everything better! Purrs

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  32. The Island Cats says

    August 30, 2017 at 5:10 am

    We’re glad you had a good checkup, Summer…and aren’t you glad that’s over now??

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  33. Margaret Elmendorf says

    August 30, 2017 at 5:10 am

    Sure glad all is OK, Summer. That temp taking is not fun at all.

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  34. Katie Isabella says

    August 30, 2017 at 4:29 am

    I love what TyBee said cuz I think the same thing! Concatuylations on that visit Summer. You look healthy and I am not in the least surprised that you are. Did you have any reaction to the vaccine?

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    • Summer Samba says

      August 30, 2017 at 11:35 am

      No real reaction. I may have slept a little more that afternoon, but I was all ready for the cat show the next day!

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  35. TyBee says

    August 30, 2017 at 3:03 am

    I don’t like the Dr touching me. If only the vet would just pet me! And tell me how pretty I am, and that I am a good girl. I am very glad to get back in my carrier and go home.
    Did your vet tell you that you are pretty?

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  36. When the Cat is Away says

    August 30, 2017 at 2:45 am

    Hu-hu. The human writing here: my cats are right now both asleep and getting their teeth done while I’m sitting in the waiting room. I think I was more hysterical than them!

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  37. Erin the cat (Princess) says

    August 30, 2017 at 1:58 am

    I am definitely NOT one for the vest… and they don’t have treats either which is a real turn off. Glad you got a clean bill of health. We don’t have rabies shots in UK as we are thankfully clear of that disease, but it doesn’t sound any better than any of the shots I do have to have…. Heres to a great healthy year ahead for you.
    Toodle pip and purrs
    ERin

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  38. The kitties of purring pines says

    August 30, 2017 at 1:35 am

    Glad that’s over for you! Good work finding the treats. We think you can be wild on a harness.

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  39. Team Dash Kitten says

    August 30, 2017 at 1:22 am

    It sounds good. We researched what vet’s do for Take Your Cat to the Vet Day and they do just what you said, a proper examination top to toe!

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