Tuesday, December 11, 2012

VET TIME FOR GARAGE KITTIES


It’s been a year since I trapped Midnight and Charley, so it was time to take them to the vet for their yearly shots. I just did the spay/neuter and rabies shot last year because there were so many cats.  But since they have been living in my garage and I have taken a liking to them, I am having them tested for feline leukemia and giving them all of necessary vaccines this year.

I wasn’t too worried about Midnight; I can pick her up and hold her.  I could probably even let her in the house. But baby girl, Charley, still won’t let me touch her unless she’s eating wet food or treats.  I did get her to purr once but only once.  So I’ve been feeding both of them in the cat carriers for the last week.  I stick the wet food all the way in the back and they go in and eat.  Same with treats.

So yesterday when they were eating, I planned on shutting the doors as soon as they went in.  Charley was just too quick for me and I ended up getting the crap bit out of my hand.  I tried for a half hour but she was having none of it. 

Midnight was a champion.  She did well with the blood test and she was negative for FL.  Then she had all of her vaccines and even started kneading the towel in the crate when it was over.  But when I brought her home and let her out, she went under the house and wouldn’t come out for a while so I’m sure it traumatized her. 

I’ll try again with Charley. I may have to trap her again. 

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