In addition to everything else that we did yesterday, we took the girls to the vet for their annual checkups and shots (feline leukemia and distemper, this time; they need their rabies shots again next year or in 2010.) Darla has had an allergic reaction to the shots in the past, so this year, she was given an extra injection to help prevent illness or problems. The extra injection had an antihistamine in it, so she was sleepy and tired yesterday. We watched both of them closely yesterday afternoon, and they seemed fine, other than perhaps a little sore. They've both gained a little weight, but are not overweight.

We need to have them spayed as soon as we can, to further protect their health. They are not allowed outside, so they don't have any injuries that a lot of cats get from fighting and such. We don't even allow them out in the back yard, because they can easily climb the fence. It's hard to believe they will be six years old this September.

We will find a vet closer to home in case of an emergency, but we do plan to keep our current vet, since he and his staff have cared for the girls since they were just babies.