Banner & Balboa’s Annual Check-Up: House Calls & Cat Quirks
Every fall, our home transforms into a mini veterinary clinic—complete with treats, towels, and a touch of drama. Ross Veterinary House Calls, our trusted mobile vet, arrives with calm expertise and a gentle touch, making wellness visits a breeze (well, mostly).
Banner: The Brave Bag Boss
Banner, ever the confident explorer, greets the vet with curiosity and a flick of his tail. He hops onto the scale like it’s a stage, gets his shots without a flinch, and even tolerates the nail clippers like a seasoned pro. Once the exam wraps up, he dives into his favorite game: “cat bag”—a spirited romp through the vet’s carrier bag, as if to say, “I conquered this quest!”
Balboa on drugs
Balboa: The Fraidy Cat with Flair
Balboa, on the other hand, prefers a more theatrical approach. Our sweet, sensitive boy needs a little help to face the vet—specifically, a calming medication to ease his nerves. Once he relaxes, the vet conducts the exam smoothly, though Balboa keeps a wary eye on the nail clippers. His bravery shines through in quiet moments: a soft purr, a slow blink, a gentle lean into the vet’s hand.
Nails, Needles, and Not-So-Normal Playtime
Both cats get their nails trimmed—Banner with stoic patience, Balboa with a sleepy sigh. The shots are quick, the check-up thorough, and the post-exam cuddles are plentiful. It’s a ritual that blends health with heart, and thanks to Ross Veterinary House Calls, it all happens in the comfort of home.
In the End
Banner and Balboa both sailed through their exams with flying colors. Banner wanted to roll around and nap on the scale so it took a couple of tries to pin down his weight. Still hanging steady at 17.04 lbs. He’s a big boy!
Balboa indulged in his drama even with a dose of meds but bounced back quickly. His weight came in at 12.05 lbs. A little chunky for his build but not too bad. Let’s just say he’s a “healthy boy”.
They are all set for another year and always nice to see our mobile vet.
Nice I am glad your family is doing well. It is also nice that there is a traveling van that goes to the home instead of the vet. The vets place smells of meds and other things. Even I didn’t really like going there with our dogs. I hope the kiddy’s are ready for Halloween. Have a good day.
I can’t imagine trying to get Balboa to a vet’s office. He is the drama queen of the household when it’s time for his physical. I dose him with a sedative 2 hours before the Vet gets here and then lock him in the bathroom so he doesn’t hide behind the bed. Once he’s done he’s fine. He comes out and eats and wanders around paying no attention to her so I don’t know what his problem is. I found Ross Mobile Vet when Rocky was dying. I didn’t want to put him through a trip to a vet just to be put to sleep. She was so compassionate and caring I’ve stayed with her for our wellness checks with the Banner and Balboa