The results of Quint’s vet visit last Friday tells little more than what we already knew: He’s 12 years old, at a good weight, and once again, is on the verge of chronic kidney disease. But not just yet. His urine registers as almost dilute meaning it’s close, but not yet over the line into kidney disease. He showed at the same level as last year. He’s healthy and he’ll be rechecked in 6-12 months.
What we also know is that Quint has no intention of checking out or stealing Viola’s new box in the kitchen, and being that he’s the only one who has chosen not to do so is fairly expected. Quint’s a gentleman that way. The fact that he rarely jumps up onto a counter helps.
Quint knows this is his preferred box, upstairs, close to a big water bowl and a south-facing sunny window. The box fits him well and like all Colehaus cats, he enjoys the single sheet of crinkly paper lining the bottom. Any more than a single sheet tempts him to rip off tiny bits to chew up and sometimes, not always, spit out. Since Quint’s also a neat and clean boy, he doesn’t like chewed up crinkly bits littering his box area (even though he creates them), so we’ve learned and know only one sheet of crinkly paper is the right amount.
The things you learn and know about your cats over time, often without really thinking about those things, are amazing. Wouldn’t you agree?
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A Colehaus Cats flashback:
2023 – Monday Time
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2020 – Around Colehaus
2019 – Almost Wordless Wednesday
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2017 – What We Did . . .
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2015 – Friday Flashback
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2013 – A Farewell to Geoffrey
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We agree that cats are amazing…at training their humans!
Good to read that Quint is doing well, for such a gentlemanly fellow.
Glad Quint is staying stable. Hopefully it won’t progress. XO
dood…st francis blessingz two ewe buddy, heerz hopin yur kid kneez ree mane
good az they can bee, and….maybe…just bee cauz, yur mom ore dad will let
ewe haz 7 sheetz oh crinklee paperz….kinda like christmas in joolie 😺🐟💚💙
Dearest Steve and Carole,
Yes, our kitties do reveal their unique character to us as we get to know them well.
Quit is lucky for being still in that stage.
Our 17 years + 3.5 months kitty siblings have more signs of kidney and digestive problems. But they are so loved and hoping they remain with me for quite a while to come!
Hugs,
Mariette + Kitties
That’s some really good news Sir Quint, good for you dude!
Quint, we are happy you are holding strong. We love you, pal, and will keep on purring for continued health and happiness for you (and all of Colehaus). XO
They like what they like, and we grow accustomed to it and do as they want.
Quint is a very good boy, and I am glad his vet tests show he is remaining stable.