The three in a row phenomenon

Needing the vet:
1)Saffron: diagnosed with arthritis, 10 days ago.
2)Caramac: one of his many extra claws decided to sprout and implant itself in a pad. Saturday.
3)Saffron with one eye closed. No blood, but swelling. Vet coming tomorrow.
This after months..nay(neigh), years of not needing the vet at all except for vaccinations. Hey ho!