Veterinarian Bob Baker inspected the back leg of a tawny long-haired cat on a recent Friday afternoon, searching, as the owners watched, for a small but deep wound that took a few moments to find beneath its thick fur.
When he finally located it, he didn’t seem too concerned. “See the blood vessel there?” he asked, pointing to the exposed pink flesh. “The cut is nice and clean, and pretty fresh.” The cat was stitched…