I will hopefully now more this afternoon, I am just crushed though, I hope it is nothing serious that could delay my getting her. Everyone in the house has been told about her, but I will take your suggestions also. My son is beside himself anxious (another reason why I do not want to put off picking her up). She is just 12 weeks so she is a young one, and yes my vet will check her out the same day, since my vet comes to the house it will not be as traumatic. I just hope it is nothing serious, but I will keep you updated. By the by I also read that petting the resident cats in front of the new member helps the transition for the other cats to cope better.
Thanks
Cherie
ina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
The only experience I've had with "skin problems" have been from flea
allergies. Do they have any more information about what this is? Has
Sprinkles been checked out by a vet? I always segregate anyone new
coming into the house until they've had time to calm down and adjust to
the sounds and smells of the new household. I wouldn't take any
chances. Make sure you wash your hands after touching Sprinkles, if
she's going to be in a separate room, I'd keep a pair of shoes at the
inside of the door to wear only while you're in there with her. That
way you won't inadvertently be spreading anything. If Sprinkles hasn't
been to a vet, I'd get her to one as soon as she calms down a bit. How
old is she? What does she look like? Very exciting stuff to be adding
a new member to the household. Is your son excited? Don't forget to
tell your current kitties that you'll need their help to make Sprinkles
feel welcome. I just lent my sister a book about cat psychology. It
suggests using your other cat's name when talking to the newcomer, even
through a closed door. Saying things like Sprinkles is Amber's cat.
Amber, I'm going to go in and check on your Sprinkles for you. What the
hell, it can't hurt!
Nina
Cherie A Gabbert wrote:
> I just got an email about Sprinkles the kitty I am picking up in
> Wisconsin, she could possibly have skin problem on her back hind leg,
> I do not have any info yet, but as a general rule how contagious are
> skin problems?
> Cherie
