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Freddie

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11. My cat Andy is absolutely horrible at the vet
Sat Apr 26, 2025, 12:33 PM
Apr 26

We have to give him a liquid tranquilizer a couple hours before (most fun) and then trap him in the bathroom (where he can’t hide under furniture) and stuff him into the cat carrier. Once in the exam room he will not leave the carrier until the vet tech (wearing leather gloves up to her elbows) pulls him out, accompanied by screams and howls. Needless to say not much examining gets done. Vet says he is far from the only cat that does this and she can handle him, although a very thorough exam might require anesthesia. He’s a young healthy indoor cat so we haven’t gotten to that point yet.
Our other cat (Andy’s brother Charlie) is the exact opposite. No problem getting him in the carrier and he sits patiently during the exam.

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