Oops- i read your story again and you got her from a store, she may need a check up then. I had the wrong impression. Hmm-extra tender loving care should be used. I worry about pets in stores-but she has you now and that's great. Hey-have you ever seen the catnip toy mice that have some kind of chip inside which makes a squeeky sound even if you lightly touch the mouse! They think it's real. Again-i wish you and the new addition all the best sue