They tricked us!

Chicco: Mom and dad invited some friends over for dinner. We were happy to meet them and they were very fun and even indulged Marcello's growling habit.

BUT, when they left, Mom told us that they are actually VETS! You know, those people who give us needles! How could they do this to us -- it's bad enough that we have to go to the vet now and then -- now the vets are coming to us!

Marcello: Chicco, you should have figured it out when they said we have to have Frontline! But, I have to admit, they are much cooler than Eric the Vet because they don't give us exams.

Plus, you know Grandma wants to marry a vet. Then Piccolo and Tartufo will have a full time vet. Ha ha!