35 Adorable Photos Of Animals At The Vet

Vet visits can be nerve-wracking for everyone involved—pet parents fret over their furry friend’s health, vets brace for all kinds of reactions, and the animals themselves usually just want to bolt for the door.

Still, amid all the stress, these moments often take a hilarious turn. From pets putting on Oscar-worthy performances to creative tactics vets use to outsmart their more spirited patients, the exam room has a surprising way of delivering laughter and heartwarming surprises.

That makes it official, then

This pup looks a little tuckered out after his vet visit, but he’s facing it all with grace, composure, and a touch of quiet pride. And sitting right on top of his head is proof of his stellar behavior.

Yep—that tiny star sticker says it all. Whether it’s standard issue at this clinic or a special honor, one thing’s for sure: it’s a well-earned badge for being an exceptionally good boy.

It’s a first time for everyone

It’s unclear how much experience this vet has with llamas, but judging by that wide-eyed, cheerful expression, it’s safe to say this might be the llama’s very first visit.

Animals often grow wary of the vet over time, though it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why. Thankfully, that doesn’t seem to be the case here—at least not yet. Let’s hope it stays that way, because no one wants to see that charming smile disappear.

Good luck saying no to that face

Judging by those classic puppy dog eyes, this little one was definitely anxious about the vet visit. Still, it found the courage to stay put and let the kind vet take care of its paw.

That doesn’t mean it was thrilled about the whole experience—far from it. One look at the camera says it all: pure betrayal. It may not be able to speak, but those eyes are more than enough to earn an extra treat on the way out.

Someone had a little too much fun

Usually, when a dog looks like it’s in a daze with squinty eyes and a big grin, it’s just patiently waiting for anesthesia to wear off. Judging by this pup’s relaxed expression, that seems like the case here.

But, as Reddit user SloanXL explains, the real reason for this mellow vibe isn’t from medical care—it’s because the dog accidentally ate some special brownies. That’s definitely a vet visit-worthy situation, even more so than usual. At least this dog seems pretty laid-back about being there.

There’s really no need to fight over it

For some reason, a lot of cats seem convinced that the perfect hiding spot at the vet is right inside the sink. This time, both cats had the exact same idea—and judging by how squished they are, it’s clear they’re feeling nervous, even if their crowded hiding place gives them away.

Of course, it might also be because that small sink is definitely a tight fit for two. Don’t worry, kitties—there’s no need to compete for space. The vet could see you both the whole time!

He’s large, but he’s not in charge

It’s hard to say where Obi the Maine Coon wanted to go that day, but judging by his grumpy face, it definitely wasn’t the Burnie Vet Centre in Tasmania. Reddit user mac_is_crack says Obi weighs a hefty 24.4 pounds—but sadly for him, that still isn’t enough to be in charge.

Obi clearly isn’t happy about his situation, but his sour look just makes him even cuter to everyone around. That probably annoys him even more… and the cycle keeps going. But honestly? No one seems to care—except maybe Obi.

Eight miles high

If the funny, dazed look didn’t make it clear, this cat just had a vet procedure—and needed some extra meds to get through it.

The result? One very out-of-it kitty. No matter how smart this cat usually is, right now there’s not a single clear thought in that fuzzy little head. It might take a while before this adorable furball is back to normal!

Somebody’s taking their work home with them

Totally! When a kitten’s small enough to fit in a vet’s pocket, it’s basically the perfect cozy travel spot during the visit. The vet keeps their hands free, and the little furball gets a snug, safe hideout.

Honestly, who could resist having that tiny, fluffy face peeking out all day? It’s pure cuteness overload. Just don’t forget your adorable pocket passenger when you walk out!

Now, that’s service!

Love this! Those pups are the ultimate unofficial vet assistants—handling calls with a wagging tail and maybe a few barks thrown in for good measure. That yellow lab’s got “manager mode” activated for sure, while the others keep the mood light with their playful antics.

I bet anyone calling in wouldn’t mind hearing a little puppy chaos—it’s way better than a boring voicemail! Definitely sounds like a workplace where teamwork and fun go paw-in-paw.

This dog has no idea where it is

Absolutely — animals coming out of anesthesia always have that priceless “wait, what just happened?” vibe! Dogs especially look like they’re starring in their own quirky comedy show, stumbling around with big, confused eyes like they’ve just uncovered the meaning of life but forgot it immediately.

If they could talk, I bet this pup would be dropping some deep (but totally nonsensical) wisdom like, “I am the goodest boy… or am I the goodest human?” Moments like these really highlight how much our pets trust us — even when they’re totally out of it! Have you ever seen a pet after anesthesia that made you burst out laughing?

There’s a man who loves his job

It’s a hard, emotionally taxing, and often messy job to be a vet. But there are some days that make both the pitfalls of the job and the years of schooling it took to get there all worth it. The kind of days that make it impossible to lose a big smile.

And from the looks of it, this vet is having one of those days. There’s nothing quite like being covered in fluffy, affectionate cats to make somebody feel like they’ve picked the right career path.

Hope this vet wasn’t planning on moving anytime soon

There’s nothing that can make people get lost in a lovely moment and not want to get up quite like an adorable animal falling asleep on them. Considering that this miniature horse rested its head on the vet’s feet, it’s hard not to hope the vet feels like standing for a while.

That’s especially true, considering what an absolute cutie the horse is! Just take a look at that spotty little butt. It looks like it’s super soft, warm, and cuddly.

It’s nice to have a little support

While plenty of pets get irritated about vet visits, some find the experience downright terrifying—much like people who dread going to the doctor.

For a frightened cat, having a companion nearby can make all the difference in easing their nerves. Sure, humans don’t typically curl up in their support person’s lap at a medical appointment, but even if they did, it’s doubtful they’d out-cute this snuggly duo.

The beginning of a beautiful friendship

Generally, people don’t strike up conversations at the doctor’s office—they’re usually focused on their own issues and eager to get in and out without much socializing.

Dogs, however, don’t quite follow that script. They’re not known for respecting personal boundaries, which might mean barking at strangers—but it also leads to sweet, spontaneous friendships at the vet’s office, just like these two pups have made. Honestly, it’s a pretty charming exchange.

Utter defeat

While some dogs may try to hide from the vet or freak out when they realize where they are, this pup simply lacks the energy for either reaction. Instead, it surrendered to its medical fate and collapsed dramatically on the vet’s table.

As impressive as its rug impression may be, that doesn’t necessarily make the vet’s job any easier. If this dog is following the classic toddler playbook, it’ll stay completely limp no matter what position the vet tries to place it in.

Evasive maneuvers!

Little Pablo wasn’t thrilled about his first visit to the vet, as Reddit user confibulator hilariously documented in an adorable photo. Still, for a kitten facing an unexpected disruption to his day, he’s handling it with surprising composure.

Sure, he’s clearly not a fan of the situation, but he’s not howling or throwing a fit—he’s simply glaring with quiet judgment. That calm demeanor might vanish the moment the vet gets closer, but for now, Pablo’s holding onto his dignity like a pro.

The group rates must be pretty good here

As Reddit user OderAuchNicht said, they took all of their seven little kittens to the vet at once. Naturally, this made commenters amazed at how well-behaved they were and how willing they were to sit still. That seemed like an utter impossibility.

However, OderAuchNicht soon confirmed that perception isn’t everything, as the kittens only stayed like this for about as long as it took to take the picture. There’s a reason why a difficult organizational task is often compared to herding cats.

She’s not really sure how this happened either

One thing that Reddit user TranceMakesMeDance wanted to make clear is that they didn’t bring their dog to the vet like this. Instead, this was what she looked like when they picked her up. Indeed, it looks like the staff just happened to have a costume that fit her perfectly lying around.

Naturally, this meant that it was medically necessary to make her an adorable little taco once the checkup was over. And TranceMakesMeDance loved it, saying that all vets should be this fun. They were also amazed that the staff were able to keep her from throwing it off even for a few minutes.

The sweetness of this picture will be hard to top

Although vets see a lot of cats and dogs, that doesn’t quite cover all the patients they could conceivably see in a given day. For instance, one vet office was lucky enough to have this absolutely precious little owl stop by.

Granted, it’s hard to tell how lucky it really was for the vet without knowing how the visit went. But it’s just impossible to see this picture and not fall in love with the little critter. Look at its eyes!

Well, what are they going to do with this little one?

Cats may be a common visitor at a vet’s office, but those cats don’t usually have tiger stripes. But no matter how exotic a pet is, they sometimes have to go to the vet just like any other little critter.

Judging by his downcast eyes, it looks like this little tiger is here for a reason: it seems pretty under the weather. However, the vet’s expression makes it look like he just caught the tiger doing something naughty. It’s a good thing it’s still small enough not to realize how powerful it’ll be one day.

As if this puppy couldn’t get any cuter

Dalmatian puppies are already cute enough to power the success of both animated and live-action Disney movies, but one that stopped by one vet office managed to outdo them all. After all, which one of the 101 Dalmatians had a little heard on its nose?

This little darling may not have been that enthusiastic about going to the vet, but the vet was definitely excited to see it. It’s funny how its spots just happened to turn out this way.

This may be a common sight, but it’s still a lovely one

While one cat was staying at this shelter, Reddit user tikitessie discovered that they would have to treat her because she was about to have kittens. As they said, “She was so good for everything despite being a scared stray. Very beautiful and going to make a great companion for someone.”

And when her little kittens did come, tikitessie had a funny way of describing them. In their words, “Treated some baby aliens last week.” Well, good luck seeing kittens as anything but big-headed little E.T.s now.

The most appreciative embrace

Even out of context, this moment couldn’t look more tender and emotional. This vet and the swan had obviously been through something scary together, and the bird was giving the softest and warmest hug. Not only is it the most heartwarming thing, but it shows the difference this woman made without getting into the gory details.

Indeed, her care must have been outright life-saving. After all, anyone who’s met swans in the wild can say that they’re usually not this affectionate with people. Let’s just say that’s putting it mildly.

Looks like someone’s got a little helper

Judging by a few photos that come from vet’s offices, it’s apparently pretty hard for them to resist the urge to put the cutest and smallest kitties wherever they can fit them. Whether it’s a pocket or an opening in their shirts, the little critter absolutely must be snug and close by.

However, this vet took things a step further by getting tiny PPE for this little visitor. One cap and mask later, and this tiny cat is now the vet’s distinguished colleague. Those veterinary classes don’t go by any faster in cat years.

It’s always annoying when they argue with the doctor

According to Reddit user Siskriss, they took their bearded dragon to the vet only to be told that they’ve been overfeeding the lizard. But when she worked out an alternative diet plan, it looked like the patient had some qualms with it.

Apparently, the bearded dragon disagrees with the notion that it’s being overfed and checking her math. After all, nothing gets an animal more mathematically inclined than breaking the news that it’s going to need to stop living like a king for a while.

Oh yeah, she’ll never find it in there

Although it’s rare for an animal to be thrilled about visiting the vet, some try to take a more tactical approach than panicking and huddling against their owner. For animals like this cat, the way around their checkup seems clear. Just hide.

Based on this cat’s vaguely smug facial expression, it seems to be under the impression that it’s picked the most devious and perfect hiding place. There’s no way the vet could look down from her screen slightly, right?

He’s not part of the system, man

Whenever a dog has been dyed like this, it’s hard not to get worried that whoever was responsible for that didn’t check to see if the dye was actually safe for the dog. But considering where the dog is right now, there’s no reason for anyone to be worried if the vet isn’t.

So it seems that Mohawk, the punk rock Pomeranian, is free to let its freak flag fly. That’s a good thing because it doesn’t look like the type to listen to any authority that tells it otherwise. Rock on.

Now, that’s a second opinion

This vet’s lab coat provides yet another convenient space to fit an adorable little friend while he makes his rounds. However, it seems that nobody ever told this cat that its new sitting place didn’t come with a promotion.

From the looks of this photo, the vet just gave some pet owners his diagnosis, and this little critter popped out of his pocket to give a second opinion. The owners may not know what it’s mewling about, but the patient should find it very informative and reassuring.

This cat’s seen some stuff

Whether it’s because of the bizarre position the vet is holding it in or the fact that it’s seeing her at all, this cat doesn’t exactly seem at ease in this photo. Its eyes suggest that it’s going through some intense flashbacks, but what are they about?

Is the cat thinking about another time it had to go to the vet or about a time when some kid held it like this at their birthday party? Did it experience the plot of Toy Story 3?

He’s kind of proving everyone’s point

Anyone who’s ever gotten a dog neutered knows exactly what this little scamp is doing. And in a move that’s likely very embarrassing to his owner, he’s chosen the vet’s leg as his latest romantic pursuit.

After seeing this, it should come as no surprise to learn that Reddit user PandorasFox informed everyone that he’s about to get neutered himself. Considering the timing, it’s hard not to wonder whether he knows that. He’s certainly demonstrating why it needs to happen.

These descriptions are medically necessary, of course

Vet offices can have a lot of personality depending on who’s running them, and this little chart is a perfect example of that. As shown here, it’s clearly a very serious and scientific measurement system at play here.

It’s kind of easy to laugh at this, but it could legitimately be to the pet owner’s benefit. After all, it seems a little easier to eyeball the difference between “chonk” and “heckin’ chonker” than the difference between 26% and 35% body fat.

Is this a parallel universe?

Some animals give the impression that they think they’re people, but this cat is perhaps the only one who’s actually convincing. Based on the way it’s sitting in this chair, it honestly looks like it drove itself to this vet’s office.

Not only that, but it looks like it tried a human doctor’s office first before being turned away. After all, its face looks mildly shocked at the indignity of being treated like an animal. The guys are going to hear about this at the water cooler tomorrow.

Sometimes, the fun part is outside the vet’s office

Although there are so many ways that animals can be funny, adorable, or both when they end up at the vet’s office, the office itself can be funny, too. There’s something about a sign like this that makes it seem relaxed and approachable.

It’s just too bad that animals can’t read. Otherwise, they might be able to stop fearfully clinging to their owner’s arm once they get there. Although they’d also have to learn what the dinosaurs were first. That sounds like a lot to explain.

It doesn’t seem to like this one either

When an animal gets an operation, people generally expect to see it come out wearing a big cone around its neck so it doesn’t nibble at the recovering area. However, it seems that some places now use inflatable cones like this instead.

It looks like it would be a little less cumbersome, but I’m not sure it makes much of a difference to the cat. Either way, it would probably make this face, which clearly says, “I hate this thing and want it off me immediately.” Sorry, kitty. Doctor’s orders.

This doesn’t work any better for toddlers

When a cat is brought to the vet, it often doesn’t take long before it either climbs into that sink or immediately steps past it to stick its face against the wall. The question is, what does it think it’s accomplishing by doing that?

Does it think it won’t have to go through the checkup if it stubbornly stands with its back to everybody? Or does it think that if it can’t see anybody, it also can’t be seen? Either way, it needs to stop taking strategies from toddlers.