Taking the Cats To the Vet

Cats don't like going to the vet,
In fact, they can get quite upset.
Somehow they just know,
When the crate makes a show,
They instantly begin to fret.

First they'll hide under the bed.
Getting them out fills us with dread.
They'll scratch and they'll bite,
And put up a fight.
Wish we could tranquilize them instead.

In the car they'll meow and cry,
Sounding like their going to die.
In the office they'll balk,
And no treat or sweet talk,
Will make them willing to comply.

Of course the vet knows what to do,
And after an exam and a shot, too,
They'll run into their crate.
Going home is so great,
We can't help but shout Yahoo!

7/31/21
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Spilchuk Avatar
January 8, 2022 at 3:18 PM
Humorous ryhme. Cats know how to manipulate people. And after the vet visit, you feel so guilty, and coddy the dickens out of your cat with treats, and everything else to win back their love.
Merryman Avatar
January 9, 2022 at 6:23 PM
I agree, Dennis. Cats are very manipulative, yet so charming it's hard to get mad at them. Thank you for your comment!
Sangster - K Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 5:04 AM
Hi Kim, I can definitely relate to that. My cat Elle is not a fan of trips to the vet. Excellent cat poem and lovely rhyming. Cheers Anne :-)
Merryman Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 6:13 PM
Thank you, Anne!
Romios Avatar
August 1, 2021 at 12:19 PM
Excellent, Kim. Been there, done that. Four Outstanding Limericks Fav + five stars ***** ^*^ Panagiota
Merryman Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 6:00 PM
Thank you, Pangie! I'm so glad you liked them!
Debole Avatar
August 1, 2021 at 10:21 AM
Kim, Your cats are very lucky and don't know it! Thanks for creatively sharing your life. - Gail
Merryman Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 5:59 PM
The cats are definitely loved! Thank you for commenting, Gail!
Cunningham Avatar
August 1, 2021 at 2:16 AM
Lol, something we've all experienced in our case it was the dog but we got wise to his antics and carried a pocketful of treats. Tom
Merryman Avatar
August 5, 2021 at 5:58 PM
Thanks for your comment, Tom!
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