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The Case of the Elusive Cat
A humorous account of a man's struggle to care for his independent cat after his wife moves to a nursing home, culminating in a chaotic vet visit.
Dutch
Netherlands
LifestyleHumorChallengesVeterinaryCat CareDomestic Life
AnnaThe Author's WifeThe Vet
- How did the author's wife's move affect his cat care routine?
- To take Anna to the vet, they previously used a strategy involving the wife distracting the cat while the author captured it. This was no longer feasible after his wife's move.
- What was the initial strategy for getting the cat to the vet?
- The author's wife moved into a nursing home, leaving him solely responsible for their cat, Anna, a challenging and independent feline.
- How did the author and vet finally manage to get Anna to the vet?
- The vet and the author devised a plan using a long stick to coax Anna out from under the bed. After a struggle, they successfully captured her and administered the necessary treatment.
- What challenges did the author encounter during the vet's house call?
- When Anna became ill, the author opted for a house call from a vet. The visit involved a comical chase scene as Anna cleverly evaded capture, finally ending under the bed.
- What was the outcome of Anna's visit and how did the author feel afterwards?
- Anna recovered quickly, but the experience left the author exhausted and highlighting the difficulties of caring for a challenging cat alone.