Our cats get a full health check-up 

I have one in my neck 😭😭😭😭😭😭

My cat also has some lumps on her back I took her to the vet for a checkup turns out she's just fat 😭

Poki is so cute

I have one in one of my... actually, idk...

Ove seen older dogs with fatty lumps on their body too.

Catsism? 🤨

@@rei_cultist Nah, just Pichi's comfort with something familiar. Haku and Nagi have been home cats their whole lives, but Poki and Pichi had their lives changed by Rachal and Jun by chance. Poki was won over by the access of "free" food but Pichi is still learning she's safe. The fact that she allows herself to cuddle with Haku because she's stressed is a good sign of her adjusting.

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They can also be impossible to let us check them! Let alone give them any treatments to help them deal with those health issues.

Yeah, cats are very stoic about pain.

@@callmewaves1160 yeah! the only way to avoid that is to raise them from a kitten and annoy the heck out of them by poking around in their mouth until they get used to it. and even then my cat still isn't thrilled when i need to check her teeth

poki is my emotional support cat too tbh

I believe yearly check-ups are mandatory in Japan

Bunnies and birds are notorious for hiding symptoms too; for them because they're prey animals (I've only had small birds).

One of my orange girls never showed annnnyyy pain whatsoever and was acting completely normal. Then one of her teeth literally just fell out, and when we took her to the vets they had to remove a bunch because they were so bad :( We got her when she was 6 from a rescue and her teeth were already bad but man it does feel awful when you don’t notice 😭😭

@@coloursaur1494 My girl had torn out her claw. No limping, no excessive licking, nothing. I only noticed it when I was trimming her nails and when I tried to push it out nothing came out and she yipped. I cannot imagine how much pain she was in.

Also, the main kinda indicator that any of my cats have had tooth problems is that they started to look a little rough because they werent cleaning themselves - but of course you won't have that if you have multiple cats who groom eachother

My 4 year old cat, got a (TR), to four teeth 😭... In December, see a doctor again 🙄

I'd take mine in more but it's crazy expensive here in the states(Arizona) . An appt is $88. Blood work is $300 to $600! My one kitty has Stomatitis. That's where the gums are allergic to the teeth. The vet said she should have all her teeth removed & even that doesn't always cure it! And, I have to go to a specialist & he's over an hour away. For now I take her to the local vet & she gets 3 shots(an antibiotic, a steroid, & a pain shot) every 4 or 5 weeks. She is hard for me to catch & she will hide. I tricked her today by opening the door & letting her look out the screendoor, then I grabbed her. It's $128 for the shots. Right now it helps her so we'll just keep giving the shots. I wish I took my others in for preventative care but I can't afford it. One has bad tartar build up but she was so freaked out about getting spayed that when I attempt to put her in a cage, she hyperventilated so badly, I had to let her out of the cage. I thought she was gonna die! Wish I had a cage like one of yours. Glad your kitties are doing well!

When they reach 12+, my kitties go to the vet every year. Before that, if they’re healthy, it’s every 2 years unless they have a medical event (like breaking a claw badly). The trip is stressful for them so I want to minimize it as much as possible. My Siamese is 16 and because he had a tumour in his belly, he goes every 6 months or so for follow ups.

I'd assume for most people (I live in the US) it's so expensive. and in my area, all but one have horrible reviews. and even that one with gold reviews recently "accidentally" killed my cat by what I assume is overdosing anesthesia. if it was at a lower cost, I'm sure people would. a typical checkup at my local vet is about $300+. just like any business in America, money comes first, caring for their patients come second. it is a business after all. I'm sure the people working there truly want to help, but it's just too much. (and I'm sure employees get an employee discount, at least according to Google). I really only go to the vet unless my cats are showing signs of distress, or changes in behavior, which I assume is what the average person does as well. plus, car rides are insanely stressful for them. there's no real reason to put them through that, unless there was a real reason. a checkup is kinda like a sanity check in my opinion.

@@sakuranbochanko I'm not a professional but I'd assume that only taking them to the vet when they show signs of distress might be an issue if they develop illnesses or issues that might not have external symptoms or signs you can easily notice (and that a vet might). Or when the issue has a very subtle effect on their behaviour that you might not notice (like pichi and her tooth). When I had a cat the recommendation was to take her once a year for annual checkups, or some regular time like that. But like you said, vet care is so expensive, that it really is enough to just do what you can. Better to have a cat and provide them the healthcare you can afford than let them languish in shelters unadopted. And if they seem happy, it's probably alright.

@@pamelajohnson7813 2 of my cats had early deaths because of Stomatitis (both adopted from shelters who lied and told us the cats were healthy). The vet told us it's a bacterial infection and/or an immune response by the cats body. often it's caused by poor dental care (gingivitis). I highly suggest you do what you can for your cats dental health, as well as look into giving kelp powder (there is a brand called Plaque Off which is designed for pets). Also know that steroids and pain shots will only last so long, and it will stop working. We managed to medicate and treat one of our cats for 4 years until the vet said there was nothing more that could be done.

Don't forget licking Rachel's hand 🥺

@@balentay yes that means she loves Rachel.

@@dianaellul9345 How can you not?

Such a big step!!

Poor Pichi. I've been having tooth pain for ages but I have an appointment in a week and I think they'll wanna rip out so many teeth... it's terrifying. So glad Pichi isn't in pain anymore. 💛

Rachel and Jun were truly the miracles she needed. It restores a little faith in humanity to see such loving people.

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same here. sweet Pichi was probably feeling misunderstood. I donno why I relate so hard with her. I'm glad she is feeling better now, it can make a world of difference

Yes the cat cuddle puddle is so heartwarming I loved it !

Same! I work as a vet nurse in Singapore and im astounded to hear an echo only costs $40??

bro in america that's 1K

I was a vet nurse and a dental clean can easily be 1k to 2k

I am always amazed (and a little heartbroken) for our friends who run a vet clinic in Canada. They know every trick in the book to try to bring costs down so animals can live happy full lives, but it's still hard to get a visit below $100 CAD and if the animal is sick...I wish their expenses could be like Japan. I sit there knowing they are not charging for the actual vet exam half the time.

Canada, i paid 2k for 4 teeth extractions, 1 was a fang, the other 3 were tiny tiny teeth on the side of this mouth.

I see it kinda as Poki choosing to be the loudest to assert dominance somehow.

@@anthonynelson6671 keep telling yourself that buddy

@@flonny1340 What's that even supposed to mean?

@@anthonynelson6671 oh yk

@@flonny1340 no, I do not, 😕🤔

Lol

Poki simply has one setting: hungry

Poki: Scream meowing repeatedly Rachel and Jun: Oh good, he's normal

There are two kinds of people.

It's a bit like my cat. He hates being in the car and he almost sounds like Poki through the whole trip. It breaks my heart hearing him trying his best to sound like he's dying 😅But the only time I really worry is when he's quiet. Then I know it's actually serious. 😟

This was my favorite part

Cats routinely live until 18-20 in Japan, so don't worry at all!

@@swish043 Most indoor cats live to that age, regardless of country

My cat is 13 and still spritely as hell! No worries, cats live pretty long lives when theyre well taken care of!

Ty everyone for the reassurance 😭 happy to hear our boy Haku will continue to live his best life

The way theyre happy and well taken care of is honestly a sign the cats might even outlive the usual age

Loving the warrior cats reference

Love the screen rant, Pitch meeting reference.

The Warrior Cats reference is beautiful

@@LunaRayArclight Man, those books are so fun. I'm in my 40s and I still love them.

Pichi's going to need us to get all the way off her back. ;-)

Same. When she listed the prices for teeth removal I was shocked! To remove two teeth here (Norway) would be around $400 alone!

The prices were shockingly low compared to America. At first, I thought the total on one page was $1400 and I thought that was reasonable. But it was $140! What?!

Lol a base vet visit here is like $90-150 so I'd be stoked at your prices (but yes JP is next level)

Yes! We paid $1500 for ONE cat’s checkup and teeth cleaning/extraction. What great prices they have in Japan!

We just paid $304 to put our sweet kitty down. It makes no sense, why it costs so much, and it's not like we had a choice. Every time we walk in the door, it's at least $150 for each animal, any treatment multiplies the cost exponentially. I'm thrilled that Rachel and Jun have access to wonderful care for their babies!

Also shows off what a giant Haku is!

Nothing could bring me more joy right now.

Love to see them together 🥰

I'm so sorry for your loss! I still mourn the cats I've lost..

Pan and I use to watch this channel together.. I am so sorry for your loss. Hope you will love more cats asap because there are many that need this kind of love. And TYSM for loving Truffle 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

@@chrissy24-7 Condolences. Sorry for your loss, RIP Truffle..💛 What matters is that she had a good life!

I'm so sorry Truffle isn't still with you, and I'm so glad she had you.

The kitten puddle was so awesome 🎉😂😊

So much better! My old man had to have all but 3 fangs out, and now when he wants attention *he bites me!*

I first read log boys and it was oddly fitting

wow me too, but my two girls both have absorptive lesions so they will each lose multiple teeth. here in Virginia each one will cost about $1.500 US dollars.

@@ginger_e That's about the SAME price as we pay here in Southern CA. With the labs, extractions, follow-up, meds and laser used for healing, it is money well-spent to extend their lives and also to improve their quality of life. 😊

@@neko7606 Depends on the quality of the Vet and how much is done. Including the full, pre-op labs, multiple extractions and follow-up meds, that is a fair price.

Keep your head up, b. ❤️

Poki's scream honestly makes me so happy 😁 I definitely have a soft spot for the loud boy ever since they rescued him ♡

If Rachel and Jun made a compilation vid of poki screaming I wouldn't mind 🥺👉👈 asmr poki screams

We need antistress app on mobile thone with Poki's fotos and meows)

Oh my gosh you’re right! My heart 🥹

I know the feeling! In the beginning it's like "Wow, I can actually use what I learn in the real world! 😲" It's so cool 😀

im so sorry for your loss

my rabbit's vet quoted $650 here in the northeast US for a spay, holy moly

I had the same experience!!! I had to pay 500 to get my kitty's heart murmur checked!

@@radicaledward8969 I did that just yesterday and it ended up being $584 💀

@@savannahlawson2869 im so glad you take such good care of your kitty!! the expenses are so hard :((((

Just like Jschlatts twitch chat said, Pet insurance. 🧐

Same here in Finland. It is about 300 euros per bloodwork *sigh*.

She's mentioned that they lower the volume of his meows when editing the videos. I still want a full volume Poki meow video 😅

Right?!

Same thing I did, well we, technically, when we got our first pet, a maltipoo 🐩 We took him, when he was ready, of course, after all the vaccines and stuff, with us on lots of car rides 😉 so now, we realized, if we ask if he wants to go in the car, he doesn't hide or whimper cause he doesn't associate going to the car as only for vet stuff or grooming stuff. 😲

My cat crates are always left available for the cats to come and go as they please. They are not afraid of them at all.

Cats don't do the whole "alpha" thing, so I don't really get what behavior you are trying to communicate, that whole thing comes from outdated research

@@flonny1340 Dominant behavior absolutely exists, it's the social hierarchy aspect of it that has come under scrutiny of late. Funnily enough dominant behavior specifically in cats seems to have stemmed from domestication.

I was also blown away! $6 for drawing blood?!! Wow

It was like 6000 for my family for a single thing. Well, maybe like three things for a single pet. I... I wish dude. Veterinarians seem mad that people aren't going to the vet as much as they should. My family literally cannot go as much as we need.

@@jewels3400 It was over $4000 for me last year trying to save my baby. And what upsets me the most is I wonder if it could have been prevented just by going to the vet when I originally wanted to for a checkup. But since the money isn't mine it wasn't my direct choice and I wasn't able to convince the person of going. It still would have been expensive but nothing like it was and we'd potentially still have her. So I completely understand when you say you can't go as often as you should. Someday I'm hoping I'll be able to support myself and have cats and also care for them and be able to get them checkups.

@@beyond-the-night I am sorry for your loss. I am with you.

@@jewels3400 Thank you, I'm sorry for your loss as well 😔

Pet insurance 🤔

I do the same! but it's a bag and he really loves it, in the colder season it's pretty much his favourite bed (it's cushioned and I put it up on a chair, specifically because he loved being in it)

Thank god I’m not the only one! My ex had a fluffy cat with the furry pantaloons and she had no idea what I meant about his little pantaloons lol