It’s no secret that some pets cannot stand a trip to the vet. They’ll whine and cry and hiss. Sometimes they’ll try and stand their ground by not budging, but owners still manage to get them inside.
One devious orange cat wanted to get the last laugh during a recent trip to the vet.
The December 27 TikTok video caption reads: “Not saying who, but SOMEONE,” and as the camera zooms in closer to the cat, viewers know exactly who did the damage.
Can’t make a vet appointment if they have no records, right? Or at least that’s probably what went through the feline’s mind.
This orange cat managed to jump on the desk and onto the computer, deleting everything. But the cat had no regrets as the look on his face screams it was a job well done.
A majority of the 1.3 million viewers are coming to the cat’s defense, claiming his innocence.
“I’m a part of his legal team and your honor, respectfully, nuh uh,” commented one viewer.
A second person added: “Your honor my client is not guilty he claims he’s just a little guy and look him your honor he is just a little guy.”
Too bad this little guy had more up his sleeves. The owner wrote in the comment section that he also escaped the room and needed to be chased down, which means he was trying to inform others about his hacking attempt.
Thankfully, none of the records were completely deleted. The owner added it was just the page of notes from the appointment that went completely blank.
Newsweek reached out via TikTok for additional information.
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Vet Visits
More often than not, cats hate going to the vet, but annual checkups are just as important as they are for humans. Even indoor-only cats should see the vet once a year, according to PetMD. It is advised for kittens and senior cats to go even more often than once a year.
Kittens will need to go more often from birth to about 20 weeks old. This is because the vaccines are administered every three to four weeks. A vet will check signs for congenital conditions, infectious diseases, ringworm, and normal teeth growth.
Between five and six months, a kitten will go back to get spayed and neutered, unless a shelter where they lived previously already completed that. Vets might also recommend additional vaccines at this stage depending on a cat’s specific risk.
Adult cats, from one to 10, will need an annual wellness check once a year. However, if you notice something off, don’t hesitate to go for a check-up. It is always better to be safe than sorry.
A senior cat, who is about 10 years and older, should be going to the vet every six months as they are more likely to develop chronic health conditions. The earlier a veterinarian can catch these health conditions, the more likely they will be able to treat them, leading to a better outcome.
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