So, picture this: me, sporting a stylish pink-toenail-accented cast (Achilles, don't ask), cruising around on a tricycle, and my cat, Atticus, on his way to the cat orthodontist. Yes, you read that right. Apparently, in Texas, feline dental hygiene is a serious business, and the only cat orthodontist in the entire state resides in the charming town of Boerne.
It all started with Atticus's, shall we say, enthusiastic tooth growth. We were initially told he might need to become a "gummy bear" (the official term, apparently, in cat-dentistry circles), meaning a full mouth extraction. I was devastated! Visions of Atticus living a mushy-food-only existence danced in my head. But, the vet assured me, sometimes a gummy bear life is a better life, as it alleviates chronic pain cats are masters at masking.
So, off we went to Boerne! I joked about Atticus wanting Invisalign, but truth be told, we were just hoping he wouldn't need a full set of dentures.
Drop-off day meant a day of Boerne exploration for Kristy and me. First stop: a local coffee shop that also happened to be a gun store. Talk about a culture clash! I ordered a drip coffee, while Kristy pondered the merits of a .38 special. Me, on my pink-toenail-enhanced tricycle, observing this scene? Pure comedy gold.
Next, a brewery for lunch (water for me, since I'm off the sauce). Boerne is really a beautiful and quirky town. Then, to the local library, where we devoured every magazine in sight. It was a lovely, laid-back day, all while Atticus was having his tiny chompers scrutinized.
The best news? Atticus only needed two extractions and a little filing! No gummy bear life for him! He's been incredibly cuddly and affectionate since, which I'm taking as a big "thank you" for saving his smile.
I'm so glad we took him. Turns out, a trip to the cat orthodontist, a pink-toenail tricycle adventure, and a gun-store coffee run makes for a pretty memorable day. And more importantly, Atticus's smile is safe!
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