Beatrice had her first veterinarian appointment today. She was her usual, happy self all morning. I put her in the car and looked in her brown eyes. She had no idea what was coming. I checked her in at the front and answered the standard questions. The front desk lady told me to "please take a seat, and the doctor will be right with you". I put Beatrice on my lap and whispered comforting words. She looked happy as a lark, still completely blind to what was about to happen.
The vet's assistant came out and told me to come with her. We went to a room in the back that was painted green. I mean it was like stepping inside a lime! I set Beatrice on the table, and she put her paws on my stomach, still blissfully unaware... but that blissful expression was about to be wiped off that sweet, little face.
Beatrice had to get three things done at the vet: a fecal sample, heartworm ointment, and vaccination. They happened in that order. I will never forget Beatrice's face when they took the fecal sample. Her eyes grew 10 times their normal size. I am pretty sure I heard her say, "WHAT IS HAPPENING TO ME!?" I just held her tiny body and tried to comfort her. The vaccination was the worst part. They wouldn't let me hold her. So the doctor and the assistant held her while they put the needle in. And oh, she cried and cried. It broke my heart! I actually started sweating. But it was all over and done. We left with Beatrice utterly exhausted. She fell asleep in my arms as soon as we left.
On the bright side, she now weighs two pounds and 12 ounces! She has gained a whole eight ounces!
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