We got back from his first visit to a vet, and after getting settled on my arm he became falling-over tired. There were distress meows for the entire car ride (both ways), he pooped in his carrier while we were waiting in the lobby, large dogs were walking past in close proximity, he got poked and prodded by strangers, a blood test, claw trimming, and a bunch of medication (the unexpected stool sample saved me a trip and revealed roundworms and coccidia).

kitten sleeping on arm
kitten sleeping on arm
kitten sleeping in hand

Thankfully he didn’t have any problem taking oral medication, since I have to dose him once a day for the next week to get rid of the coccidia. More vet visits coming up over the next few weeks for vaccinations, worm treatments, etc. I gave the previous owner a heads-up that his siblings probably have the same parasites, and I have to wash up every time I handle him for the next 6 weeks because roundworms can affect people.