Sassy at the Vet

I took my cat Sassy to the vet today.  "Vet" is short for "veterinarian".  

"Veterinarian" has 6 syllables.

Sassy wasn't very happy about going to the vet, but she is a 16 year old Siamese cat and her thyroid hasn't been working properly. 

The vet is going to take some blood and check Sassy's thyroid levels. 

People can have thyroid problems, too.  The thyroid is a gland in the front part of the neck.

Thyroid problems can affect heart rate, mood, energy levels, bone health and many other functions.

Sassy came home and she will have to take medication for her thyroid problem.

And just like Sassy, people can develop thyroid problems as they get older, so it's good to be aware of this gland!