Interesting conversation at the vet.

[Freedomlover]

Glad to hear Lincoln is doing well. I have a 19 year old black cat who looks just like Salem, though he is a lot thinner. Strangely, he still has all his teeth which I can't say about my 12 year old favorite cat, Cody. He has lost three fangs and most of his incisors. They both eat all I'll let them have. Of our 7 cats only two are 12 or younger, and all but one have been with us since they were kittens. I heartily agree with the pillow on the chair.

My experience with the vet is much like yours. A couple "Oh, that's nice the first time, then no further notice except a little from the waiting room crowd. Same at my doctor's office. (Strange, I seem to be seeing more of him now than in former years. )

[GMan]

Good to hear about Lincoln Al. It does seem that people behind the counter in places like that always give you eye contact, which is good. Or in your case cat contact.

For sure a non-issue.

[Wompet]

Al,

I notice that you didn't say anything about the vet mentioning the kilt. That's good - that means his or her attention was on Lincoln, were it was supposed to be. Of course, if your vet is anything like the ones I know, his/her thoughts were probably "Okay, exam's done, write up the chart for the Gingles' cat, send that up to the receptionist with instructions and today's bill ... waitaminute - was he wearing a kilt? He was, wasn't he. Huh. I'll have to ask him about that next time." Next time: "Al, hello, how has Lincoln been, etc. ... see you in two weeks. Now, write up chart for - hey was he wearing a kilt? He was, and he was wearing one last time too. I'll have to ask ..." and Repeat.

[KiltedCodeWarrior]

Al,

Looks like we have the same taste in cats! Check out below. Murphy is the tabby and Sami (Samantha) is the other one. Interestingly enough, Murphy also has diabetes! Diagnosed about 2 years ago, and we have been giving him insulin twice a day every since. Both a bit younger than yours though. Sami, the black one is just a year, and Murphy is going on 8 next year. We also have Murphy's brother, who looks very much the same, but more white in the face, and Ariel, who is Sami's negative image, i.e., she is pure white. We are done from our animal high of 3 dogs, and 6 cats, only 1 dog and 4 cats now.!