I had to take my cat, Rosie, to the vet today. They had good safety procedures in place, but the

[catbyte]

most heartening thing I saw was that of all the people in the office, folks waiting in their cars for their appointment with the vet, as well as pedestrians and cyclists, I only saw one person without a mask. I guess those bullshit "freedom" protests at the State Capitol didn't have much of an effect. In fact, from folks I've spoken to, it didn't do much but piss people off. Selfish idiots. I think the harassment they're planning at Governor Whitmer's house will backfire tremendously.

Oh, and Rosie is fine. Turns out she's prone to skin allergies and the vet thinks she's allergic to spring pollen. Great. She loves sitting in open windows and the pollen count was high right about the time I noticed the skin irritation on her face. She got an allergy shot and should be fine. Poor little girl had to sit in her carrier in the Subaru for 45 minutes before the doctor got to see her, but she was calm as long as I kept my hand inside the carrier so I could touch her at all times. My arm went to sleep, but what else could I do? A least the hot spots on her face will go away.

Not to brag, but this is Rosie, my newest rescue kitty. Isn't she cute?

[Raine]

1. Rosie's beautiful ❤

I can tell she's a real sweetheart, 💞 I'm so glad she's OK!

[Skittles]

2. I am very thankful my vet is still available

I cannot imagine having a pet in distress and not being able to find a veterinarian!

[Blue Owl]

3. Kitties are the best quarantine companions!

[Hortensis]

4. She looks like a happy little sweetie. Beautiful too.

[irisblue]

5. What a Sweetie

[MLAA]

6. Rosie is a very pretty girl😻

[Jeebo]

7. Cats are beautiful by definition.

One of my cats needs to go to the vet, but I've been procrastinating because I hesitate to go anywhere if it isn't absolutely necessary. Somebody said you don't go inside, but somebody inside the veterinary clinic comes out and takes your critter inside and you talk on the phone with the veterinarian while s/he tends to your furry friend. Is that the way it was done during your visit? My cat Rose (I call her that because she's really pretty, but she has thorns) has been losing weight and I really would like to take her in for an examination and shots. She's in good shape otherwise, has a healthy appetite and her energy level is fine and everything seems to be okay, except just that she's seriously losing weight. A year or so ago she was this roly-poly thing and now I can feel her ribs and spine.

-- Ron

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12. No. I went inside, but only one client was allowed into the office at a time. All of the staff wore

masks, gloves, and there was plenty of hand sanitizer for us clients to use. I felt safe. Clients come into the office to register then go back to the car to wait with our pet. They call us when it's time to be seen by the vet.

I hope everything is okay with your Rose. It sounds like she should be seen. Good luck!

[sdfernando]

20. You need to take your cat in right away.

The weight loss is concerning and if you can feel and see bones where you couldn’t before does not sound good.

Get a checkup soon...please, for the cat.

[Ziggysmom]

32. Sounds like hyperthyroidism, easily treated. Have had a few kids with that do well on meds.

My vet is open as you describe, the parents can wait in their car and do phone or FaceTime with the vet as they examine your baby.

Good luck!

[wnylib]

33. I understand the concern about not going

out unless you have to, but your description of Rose sounds like it's important to get her there soon. Weight loss for no obvious reason is not a good sign. Even worse if the weight loss is bad enough to feel or see the ribs and spine.

You can call the vet and see what they say. If they recommend coming in, wear a mask and gloves if you have any. Be safe, and I hope all goes well with Rose

[sinkingfeeling]

8. I took my 12 year old cat to vet on Tuesday. I had to call when I

was in the parking lot and then a tech in mask and gloves came out and took him inside. The vet then called me and we discussed his symptoms and she examined him. After treatment, they called me again, read the invoice, and took my CC info. Finally, the tech brought Andy back to my car. It took about an hour. I just read DU while I waited in my car.

Forgot to say Rosie is gorgeous.

[lark]

42. That's exactly the procedure they used when I had to take my sick cat there 2x.

The first time the vet came out and talked to me afterwards because poor old guy was in really bad condition. 2nd trip he'd improved a lot and she just called to give me the good news.

[DeminPennswoods]

9. What a beautiful girl!

nt

[Vinca]

10. She's adorable. I have a cat named Rosie, too. She's a 21 year old calico.

[procon]

11. She's gorgeous. Hope she's doing better. nt

[Scarsdale]

13. Beautiful little lady.

So glad she is alright. At least now you know what the problem is. She sounds like a loveable little girl.

[diane in sf]

14. She's a beauty!

[bullwinkle428]

15. Beautiful girl! I think she has some Balinese blood going on - long-haired Siamese!

[wnylib]

34. I noticed that, too. I had a half Siamese

once who also had pollen allergies. In the autumn, he would get a raspy sounding purr and needed a shot.

[calimary]

16. Whew! Glad it was just an allergy and not something worse.

Glad to hear! Good news is always welcome, and heart-warming, especially these days!

And yeah, Rosie is a cutie!!!

[Danmel]

17. She is beautiful!

Lucky kitty!

[onecent]

18. Your kitty is beautiful....you said it's a rescue kitty,

did you find it....she's a doll!

[catbyte]

21. Rosie belonged to the mother of an acquaintance of mine. She was entering assisted living and

my acquaintance couldn't take her (no pet policy) so it was me or the Humane Society. I wasn't about to let that little doll go to the shelter. I already had two cats, Sammy and Otis, and they all get along well. It took about a week of slow introductions, but they're all friendly, especially Otis and Rosie. Sammy is a tiny cat--she's only 5 pounds, so she's more delicate than Otis or Rosie. Rosie weighed 10 pounds today and Otis tips the scales at 19, all muscle. It sounds like a herd of elephants stampeding around the house when Otis and Rosie get to playing chase. Sammy just jumps up on my lap and watches them. It's great fun.

[japple]

19. Wow! Rosie is a gorgeous kitty. Such a lovely, fluffy girl.

I had to take my fluffball Maine Coon, Dolly, in for her vaccinations, annual exam, plus her spring hygiene clip. Every year, March or April, Dolly has to get a little sanitary hair cut around her nether regions to keep the turds from hanging on. She seems to be grateful for this little procedure so she can get right down to the real nitty gritty of cat grooming.

I made the appointment and called the office when I got there. A vet tech came out to the car to fetch Dolly and took her inside for her exam, vaccinations, plus clipping. The vet came out about 30 min. later and gave me a detailed report on her health (great!!!) and told me the cost for the visit. I called the office and gave them my credit card # and a vet tech brought Dolly back out with her flea meds and loaded her back in my car. Every single person on their staff were wearing masks and gloves.

I also went to the health food store where I had placed an order. They came out and put the bag in my car. Then I drove to the pharmacy and picked up my Rxs at the drive-in window and got back home in about 1-1/2 hrs. without getting out of my car. I live 20 minutes from town.

[MarianJack]

22. She is a little sweetheart!

I love the kitties. I'd better, My wife and I have five of them...yikes!

RESIST

[niyad]

23. What a little beauty!! So glad that she is okay..

[onecent]

24. Thank you for responding to me. That was nice

[dawn5651]

25. rosie is gorgeous .

[Rebl2]

26. She is a

beauty! Hope the dr. was able to give her something for the skin allergies.

[bdamomma]

27. cute kitty

[seta1950]

28. 🥰

What a cutie

[shanti]

29. What a cutie!

Skin issues are a real problem in my 2 kitty household too. My girl, who is 17 years old, has been scratching and licking everywhere. Her head, back near tail, and 3 paws have been almost licked bare of fur. She looks so uncomfortable, but the vet has seen her and had nothing to say about it.

[benfranklin1776]

30. Rosie is an awesome kitty 🐱😻

And very lucky to have such a good friend as you! And she’s proof of why Mark Twain loved cats more than many humans;her intelligence and character are far superior to that of the sociopathic “I have the right to kill others because my guttural self centered infantile desires trump others right not to be injured or killed” zombified, Kool Aid drinking protesting Trump cultists.

[CountMyVote4Reality]

35. Pretty girl. How old is she? n/t

[catbyte]

37. She's about 2-1/2

[benld74]

36. Oldest daughter visited vet Sunday

For her Savannah

Same vet procedure

Wait in car,
Fill the forms
They take the pet
Return to you when done

[JudyM]

38. Way beyond cute. She's stunning!

[brer cat]

39. She is beautiful.

Love her coloring.

[Karadeniz]

40. She's gorgeous! Years ago a vet put my dog on prednisone for seasonal allergy. It turned out

She was allergic to commercial foods. My vet is still open, but only animals allowed inside. Staff says they've never been busier...every place else is closed!

[wendyb-NC]

41. She's so pretty

She has an alert look of wonderment about her. She has beautiful subtle markings in her coat. Glad she did well at the vets. My cats, get very anxious when I have to take them in the car, because they know it is something, so odd and different, that there is no way they will like it. At least one of them whines and meows, the whole trip, (I have 3 kitties.) When we get back home, We all cuddle on my bed and they for get it till next time.

[MoonRiver]

43. Awww, she is adorable!

What a lucky girl to have you for her human companion! Good news about your vet's office. People aren't near as stupid as Chump hopes.

[secondwind]

44. Rosie is beautiful! And so lucky to have a human who takes such good care of her ❤️