I'm a little worried about Cracker Jack

[K & L]

I'm a worrier, so if it were me I would take him to my regular vet for a good checkup. It could also be from a change of diet, or is he on the same food he was in the shelter? Since he had a URI they can come back so I really think a checkup would be a good thing! Also he should be checked for diabetes if he continues to drink a lot and hang out at the water bowl. Good luck and let us know!!

[catmandu]

The Found Cats,are very pleased,that Cracker Jack,likes thier present,and dont worry,when Cracker Jack,is hungry,he will eat.Its the excitement,of the New Furr Ever Home,and we are sending Mr Fluffy Angel,to guide Cracker Jack,onto the right path.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by Cinder & Smoke
As for the "free check" on the 15th or Your TRUSTED Vet sooner? I'll pay for YOUR Vet if that helps.

Thanks so much for the offer, Phred, but you know it's not necessary. I like to take advantage of "free" stuff, but if one of my kitty's health is in jeopardy, I'll pay whatever it takes. I was just trying to get a feel for if it was that urgent of an issue.

I called the shelter this morning and they said the date of his deworming is on the paperwork they gave me. Paperwork? You mean that big folder of stuff they gave me? You mean I'm supposed to read that? So, I guess knowing the date will have to wait until I get home again.

But I did call another vet who can get us in this Saturday. With all the visits in the last couple of months, I've amassed a few "back ups" and actually, this is the very first original vet that T & P went to for years before I started looking around for others. They are certainly more than adequate and I have complete confidence in them. They just tend to get a bit on the busy side and sometimes I don't have the patience to wait.

So, Cracker Jack and I, and a "sample" will be off to the vet Saturday morning. Things did seem a little "firmer" last night, but still just as stinky - whew! - so I'm hoping it was just nerbz. Oh, and he did eat some last night too, and I did give him some of Peanut's left over canned treats this morning and he gobbled it down. And he's still acting like a total sweetheart and rolling around and acting goofy and he let me give him tummy rubs this morning and I opened the blinds and he was entranced by all the snow and the outside view he had and.....well...you get the idea. He's doing great!

Thanks for all your advice and I will definitely let you all know how the vet visit goes.

[Barbara]

I have no idea- actually I never had a kitty with diarrhea. But his behavior sounds ok which means there is no immediate alarm.

Anyway he'll have his check Saturday and I think this is good both for him and us all

[hdeneise]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
I opened the blinds and he was entranced by all the snow and the outside view he had and.....well...you get the idea.

...Thanks, rub it in. I've only seen snow twice.

[cruisetime]

Debbie - as you know I'm new to cats but I did get Meka from the local Animal Control. She took a little time to settle into the "new" house and get her nerves settled. Also she still getts diareah when I change her food to soft food for some reason. So I give her the hard food. I even bought the same brand of soft food as the dry food and it just seems to go right threw her. I can give her my food and she is fine or hard food BUT NOT soft food.. I'm just saying it is probably nerves... Glad you are taking the new kitty in and please keep us updated on what they say. BUT dont' worry... He is so lucky to have you! Debbie

[Cinder & Smoke]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

Thanks so much for the offer, Phred,
but you know it's not necessary.

But I did call another vet
who can get us in this Saturday.

Hee Heee Heee!
I KNEW it wasn't "necessary"...
But you DID take the "hint".

Things did seem a little "firmer" last night, but still just as stinky - whew! - so I'm hoping it was just nerbz.

What IZZIT wiff Kats!???
Boots saves his "best" STINK-bombs for when I'm settled on
the Big White Waddur Bowl and NOT in any condition to leave...
He in and into The Box...
*PLOP*
***pheWWWW!*** - WHAT did you EAT!??? ...

He ;
gives an *evil* *GRINN* over his shoulder;
and down the hallway!


He's hoping CJ gets a lil "less stinky" as
he starts to settle in!

.

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
.... And he's still acting like a total sweetheart and rolling around and acting goofy and he let me give him tummy rubs this morning ...

Tummy rubs? Already tummy rubs?! Good sign!!!

Fingers crossed that all goes well for this good boy!

[lizzielou742]

I am sure everything will turn out just fine. Neither Sophie or Tito at much at all the first few days I brought them home. Tito didn't go to the bathroom at all for nearly 48 hours. I'm sure it's just nerves. Good that you're taking him to the vet though, just to be sure. Let us know what happens!