Jan 04 2011
Check Up
Clyde gets ready to look his best at the vet’s
You know, I’m really proud of the kittens. They were excellent hosts at Christmas, friendly and polite to the guests (Roscoe cuddled with Erica through most of “A Christmas Story” and charmed her into staying later than she intended). And today at the vet, they were relaxed and happy, charming Dr. Karen all over again as they explored the office:
I suspected that Roscoe was bigger than Clyde – and I was surprised by how heavy the carrier was with both of them in it. At nearly seven months old (on Saturday!), Clyde weighs 7 pounds, 15 ounces, and Roscoe is exactly a pound heavier. They’ve come a long way from the 3.3 pounds they weighed on their first trip to the vet’s back in August.
What are those for?
They had a rabies shot and an inoculation against feline leukemia, since they venture into the great outdoors. I’m proud to say that they didn’t make a peep or complain about the shots or the indignities of the exams. In two weeks, they’re going back for their final shots, and then they should be set for a while. It’s good to know that they’re healthy and happy.
Per Dr. Karen’s orders, they’re staying inside until tomorrow. As I write, they’re curled up together in their little bed by the heater, dreaming.