There are some milestones that feel especially big when you are raising kittens and their first proper trip to the vet is definitely one of them. Recently, our little bundles of fluff headed in for their vaccinations and health checks and, as you might imagine, they managed to turn the whole appointment into a mixture of curiosity, tiny squeaks, brave little faces and plenty of cuddles.
The visit began with the all-important health checks. Each kitten was gently examined from nose to tail. Jonathan, the vet, made sure everyone was growing well, moving comfortably and generally doing everything a happy kitten should be doing — including trying to investigate every corner of the room.
Then came vaccinations, which are such an important part of helping kittens build protection as they grow. They were all so incredibly good, with only a few surprised looks and tiny protests before they were back to being their usual inquisitive selves.
Of course, the real highlight may have been Jonathan, who very much took it upon himself to sneak in cuddles at every possible opportunity. The kittens certainly did not seem to mind the extra attention.
By the end of the appointment, everyone had been checked, vaccinated and thoroughly admired. It was a big day for such little paws, but they handled it beautifully. A huge thanks to all at Tay Valley Veterinary Centre, Perth for looking after us so well.