Rumpelmintz

Rumpelmintz

I got Rumpelmintz as a kitten. She was the kitten of a pregnant stray my friend Larina took in. She was born on April 19, 1995 (Larina's birthday). She's the only kitten I've ever had... all my other cats were 3 years or older when I adopted them.

She doesn't care much for other cats, even though she's lived with other cats her whole life (except for the one week between Molly's passing and Kitty.com's adoption).

I've never been able to break her habit of being up on the kitchen counters - and have given up. She likes to sit in laps, but not to be petted. She loves to investigate guests, but often bites them.

Rumpelmintz has an intestinal disorder which used to cause her to vomit very frequently. When I adopted Ralphie, I learned about intestinal disorders and requested the vet do a GI Function Lab which confirmed Rumpelmintz had such a disorder. By changing her diet to a grain-free wet food and supplementing with vitamin B12 injections, her health has improved and she vomits much less frequently. As a side benefit, her fur which always tended to matt and be full of dandruff, is soft and silky. She's also lost a little weight and isn't "chubby" anymore.