4/3/2026 – The Good Boy

As we mentioned, last week Quint had a new vet visit checkup. He was a brave boy, snuggling under the blanket Mom brought originally meant to cover the carrier against the strong, cold wind of the day. Mom and the new vet chatted for 5 minutes, each getting a feel of one another before turning to Quint, his personality and his love of blanket forts.

Quint’s always been a lean, lanky boy and we were surprised to learn he’s under 9 pounds now. At one point some 8 or 9 years ago, during the heyday of nothing but kibble and French fries (his weakness), he was up over 14 pounds. Now, at almost 14 years old, he’s much more svelte and distinguished-looking.

Mom talked about his switch to wet food a few years ago after he started experiencing constipation every January, and about how he finally settled on Fancy Feast after months of experimenting with outrageously expensive varieties of food Dad was convinced would win his boy over (none did).

Still, the vet would like to see a bit more weight on him. We’ll work on that with an extra can of food a day.

Perhaps wisely and because, well, Mom didn’t want anyone to think just yet she and/or Quint were odd, Mom didn’t tell the vet about Quint’s painting past, his occasional bouts of gas that frighten him as it would any gentlemanly cat or his unnatural love of the corner of the kitchen microwave.

He’s now up to date on his vaccines and had a senior panel run to get baseline numbers which all turned up great for his age. He didn’t mind being held by the vet assistant and didn’t seem overly bothered by some dog rudely barking in the exam room next door. All in all, Quint was a very good boy and is a healthy one, too.

Many, many thank yous to our Friend of Colehaus angel who generously donates to our Colehaus Cats vet emergency fund. Quint sends squinty eyes of love to you.

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A Colehaus Cats flashback:

2025 – No post
2024 – Five Word Wednesday
2023 – Monday, Monday, Monday
2022 – No post
2021 – No post
2020 – Flashback Friday
2019 – A New Angel
2018 – No post
2017 – Monday Miscellaneous
2016 – No post
2015 – Toy Time with Tessa
2014 – No post
2013 – Wordless Wednesday – No Fear
2012 – No post