An Eligible Cat

Millie was sick yesterday, throwing up some of her dinner, and developing diarrhea. I initially feed a new cat the same food, to make sure she eats. Thereafter, I vary the menu to see what she likes, to find preferred flavours, etc. I tried one variety with a sauce in it, and I think that disagreed with her. I don’t believe anything needs to be done but not to serve that food again, and let the reaction run its course. Oddly, she was not affected otherwise, and remained active and alert.

She has not wet outside the litter-box since a week ago Sunday. If this continues (paws crossed), I will move her up into the cat-room, possibly this weekend, but likely the next, when my holidays start. That will be quite a change for her, but it must be made some time. She enjoys looking out the basement windows, with their very limited views, so the cat-room’s windows should appeal to her. It will be a jolt for the other beasts, but it needs to be done.

Mills is one of the sweetest cats I’ve met. She may have a hidden character that she will show only later - she hasn’t yet encountered any of my cats except Neville - but she is very affectionate with people, even those she’s just met. She tried my lap for a few minutes, and may again later, but for now, she prefers to lie beside me, when she settles down. She’s a playful girl and will entertain herself or fight a string-toy with me, for fun. Once we are certain of her litter-box habits, she will make one of the rescue-group’s most eligible adoptees.