Hi nice friends!
I think it is just so nice that some people who aren't even dogs or people are writing in to help Mr. Mordred feel better about what is going on in his big, no-longer-furry tummy. This got written to us by our cousin Peepers who lives in a house along with our Mommy Girl's sister girl. Peepers is a cat, but he also understands some things about what it means to be a pet of someone and how that someone might feel when you do not feel so good yourself and about how you can take care of your someone at the same time as taking care of yourself.
Hi,Peepers wanted to give Mordred some advice for the his trip to the vet
tomorrow. Since he has been at the vet 5 times in the past 10 days not to
mention other trips in the past, he feels that he is an expert.Peepers suggests taking one of two approaches, total terror or total
sweetie. The pros of being a terror include being quite memorable to
everyone, the fun of scaring people in the waiting room as they hear your
(or preferable the vet's) screams, and prefential treatment (quickly
getting you to a room so you do not terrorize the waiting room and they
can get you out of the office). However, Peepers cautions that if you
have any concern that you cannot keep up the terror image the entire
visit, do not go that route as then you will look like a pathetic wimp.
Peepers'most successful campaigns as a cat from hell include the time he
was brought out to the waiting room in a sealed box that was moving and
hissing a la the Tazmanian Devil. You should have seen the faces of the
people in the waiting room as the box was opened! The reign of the 20 lb.
terror! His other triumph was the time it too 4 people and 30 minutes to
get blood from him. Everyone emerged from that room drenched in sweat.However, Peepers does acknowledge that being a sweetie has its benefits.
Mordred will get tons of love from the vet and vet techs, lots of comments
on how handsome he is, and extra attention and possible treats. Peepers
has taken this approach lately he has enjoyed the people fawning over him.Peepers also said that if Mordred really wants to be sneaky, he could play
sweet and then attack. Peepers has not tried this but he said he is
considering it should he have to go back to the vet any time soon.No matter what, Peepers wants Mordred to make sure he plays it up tomorrow
so that he gets all kinds of sympathy from you. Treats, extra play time,
attention- all good things.Peepers also wanted to wish Mordred all kinds of good thoughts for
tomorrow, even if Mordred is a dog.Peepers did get good news today- no heart disease. We both hope Mordred
gets the most positive news he can get.Good wishes.
P (and his scribe)
xoxoMorgane
