Milton Goes to the Vet

by Haydé Ardalan

It's every cat's worst nightmare: the cat carrier comes out, and the trip to the vet begins. But the irrepressible Milton handles the ordeal with style, and ultimately shows the vet who's boss. Cat lovers of all ages will surely see their won feline in Milton's antics. And children will easily relate to the fear of going to the doctor and will share Milton's relief when he realizes that it's not that bad after all!

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811828433
• ISBN13: 9780811828437
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"
• Age Range: 12 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

inside the mind of a neurotic house cat

The author does a great job of capturing the thought process of a neurotic cat who doesn't want to go to the vet. The illustrations help to convey the silliness of Milton's dread of riding in the car and being examined by the vet. Anyone who has tried to force a cat into the cat carrier and bring him to the vet will laugh out loud when reading this funny little book.

Milton - for kids and grownups too

The bright bold colours make a terrific background for Milton the black and white cat. Milton is the narrator, and anyone who's ever had a cat will smile knowingly when Milton, upon seeing that his cat carrier has been brought out, tries to run and hide --- but ends up sighing, "They always find me in the end". His expressions as he waits anxiously in the vet's office are beautiful. I've often thought about writing a book about the "adventures" of my own black and white cat, Axel --- but Milton IS the book I would have liked to write!! I plan to get the whole series AND all the accessories.