Vet

I took my cats to the vet today. I got the cats a year and a half ago because I thought it would be nice to have pets. I got two brothers because I was on the road a lot and thought they would keep each other company. I have always gone to the same vet and they always tell me the cats are gaining weight too fast. Simon is a little overweight and I thought Theodore was a little scrawny. They say Theodore is a perfect weight and suggested I put Simon on a special diet so he didn't gain any more weight. They want me to feed both the cats in different rooms so they don't eat each others' food. That isn't going to happen. My cats eat when they want not when I tell them too. Theodore is more active and adventurous and Simon is just waiting for a lap to leap into. I always think Theodore is like a dog because he will follow me around and always stay outside of arm reach. Simon is not seen until you sit down and he can jump into your lap, like the "ideal" cat.

 They compliment each other and I like both personalities at different times. Then the vet noticed a heart murmur in Simon and suggested we do an xray ($200) and a sonogram ($600) to make sure everything was ok. And I was advised to put Simon on a special diet and put him under medication. That isn't going to happen. When asked what would happen if the heart murmur was not treated I was told the cat would not live as long and quietly die in his sleep. As long as the cat isn't suffering I won't have it done, and if the cat starts to suffer I will probably have him put to sleep. It is a cat, not a child and I would rather have the money to spend on my child. Sorry if you disagree with me.