Drabble by Kevin Fagan for October 01, 2023

They all understand VET.

My cats understand the word, “Treat”.

They understand events like food.

Wally understands his trigger words…

Most cats know the commands, just choose not to FOLLOW them. They are better at GIVING commands.

Sheela has learned “pill” and “drugs”. Hates the pill, loves the drug. I wish we knew what was wrong, instead of just treating symptoms.

My dog knew “car” and “bath time.”

Don’t just do something! Stand there!

On average, dogs know about 165 words. That’s not a lot compared to an adult human, but it’s enough that you can’t assume they understand nothing. >

EVERY dog understands that.

He’s doing better than Norm.

Our dog used to know when we were getting close to the vet’s office…even a few blocks away, you could actually see a worried, panicky expression come over his face. From our perspective it was kinda comical…but not from his point of view!! Lol!!

He also understands “Beg”, when he begs not to go to the vet.

My dog understands “home” when I am at my Mother’s when I say it outloud. He runs around to the door and back until I get up and leave Mom’s.