Vet Apologizes After 19-Year-Old Cat's Check-Up Reveals "Unusual Brightness" in Eyes, But No Illness Found

During a routine health checkup, a pet owner's cat was taken to the vet, who noticed the cat's eyes were unusually watery. Suspecting a possible thyroid issue, the vet ordered a blood test. However, when the owner returned for the results, the vet apologized, explaining that the cat was in perfect health. "If anything, she's just naturally beautiful," the vet said, leaving both the owner and veterinarian in laughter.

Japanese manga artist Kuroyuri Hime shared this amusing story on their X (formerly Twitter) account. Their 19-year-old orange and white cat, already a senior feline, was taken to the veterinary clinic for a regular checkup. The vet observed the cat's exceptionally bright and watery eyes and, concerned about potential thyroid problems, immediately scheduled more detailed tests.

When the owner came back to review the results, the vet smiled and told them, "Your cat is incredibly healthy, with absolutely no health issues. She's simply blessed with natural beauty, and I apologize for the unnecessary concern." This caused both the owner and the vet to burst into laughter.

Photos of the cat have attracted over three million views online, with comments like, "The vet was initially worried that your cat's watery eyes were due to illness, but it turns out she's just naturally gorgeous!" Others added, "It shows how well you take care of your cat," "It's not easy for a cat to live to 19," and "She doesn't look 19 at all; I would have guessed she's only 5."

「19歳でこんなに目がキラキラなんて、甲状腺の病気かもしれませんね、検査してみましょう」

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「何の異常もありませんでした。ただ可愛いだけでしたね」#ドクターに言われた衝撃的な言葉 pic.twitter.com/pSCByam86N

— 黒百合姫 | 漫画家＜物語の中の人12巻発売中＞ (@lis_noir) 2022年11月16日