Henry had a dental appointment on Monday.
I'd coaxed Henry into the carrier with treats for days, rehearsing for this vet visit.
Of course, on the morning to the appointment, he wasn't having ANY OF IT.
There was swearing from both the humans and the cat.
There was blood, when Henry bit my left thumb HARD!
There was poop; you figure out who did that.
Finally, cornered under the writing desk, Henry was persuaded into the carrier...which is when he chomped on my gloved hand.
Am so very thankful that:
-He only lost two...count 'em!...two teeth.
-His bloodwork came back clean as a whistle, except for his positive FIV.
-Henry's age is 3-4 years.
-The vet tech petted Henry!
❤️ Henry ❤️
P.S. We all know that cat bites can be seriously dangerous.
As I was able to tend to the two holes in my thumb in a timely manner, I'm fine as of Wednesday evening, and will never hesitate to get medical care.
Some Halloween decorations in the 'hood are cute:
Let's Hop!
Sorry to hear about the drama (and that bite)! We are glad Henry did get seen by the vet, that his bloods checked out, and that he only lost two teeth. Sending healing purrs for you!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure you already know all the FIV facts and stats. Henry has a fighting chance to live a good, normal long life now he's formerly feral, although I hope he freaks out less and less over time with the transport to the vet situation.
ReplyDeleteOnly losing two teeth by his age and with how he started is great.
Good news for Henry on the health check up. Too bad he did have to lose two teeth but under the circumstances I'd say that's pretty good. Sorry to hear you got bit, but it can happen with any one of our pets no matter how long they've lived with this. Just keep an eye on it.
ReplyDeleteNot a bad result for Henry - better than yours... (ouch) I too have wasted the successful temptation into a carrier on a test. When it is no longer a drill - nothing...
ReplyDeleteGlad you and Henry have recovered from the Vet debacle ~ wishing you a relaxing day ~ hugs,
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oh my cod!! that sounds like me when ihaz to go to dee v.e.t. cept fur dee bitey! tho temptashuns will not git me into dee ptu, i must be cornered. be very careful with that bitey.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you both are okay and only two teeth were lost. Yes, still watch that bite. Thanks for joining Angel Brian's Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteIt's the time of year for teeth to come out. Our Natasha had three out, you had two and someone else went for a dental (no lost teeth)!!!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad all is well. But do pay attention to that bite. Blessings, my dear.
ReplyDeleteGlad your bite is OK. The Tooth Fairy needs to get crocheting. :)
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