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Just found a cat and newborn kittens in my garden on a low bench. WWYD??

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Pinot · 17/04/2011 11:40

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Northernlurker · 13/05/2011 18:12

Remember when they get the hang of it two cats need three trays. (I know, I know - apparently one each isn't enough.........)

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Pinot · 13/05/2011 18:04

Brilliant advice. Thank you!

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SummerRain · 13/05/2011 17:06

it's all good... that' why you got the natural stuff rememeber? Extra fibre for her Wink

They'll get there, you'll be chasing around after them shouting 'Watch out, that kitten is about to peeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!' for a few days but honestly it doesn't last long.

If the litter is really freaking them out you could line the tray with newpaper and just throw a few handfuls of litter on top, enough that they get used to the look and smell of it and can experiment with moving it around but not enough to give them the quicksand experiance. As they get more confidant you could gradually start using more of it.

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Pinot · 13/05/2011 16:38

I've put the cotton wool balls filled with their pee into the tray...which I hope is the same kinda thang. When I put them in there they just went "WOAH!" and spread wide kinda like Tom Cruise in MI when he hangs from the thread iykwim...guess the ground moving made them freak out a bit. They did nothing, nada, zip. Will persevere!

Oh and Ruby my vizsla pup has just eaten some of the litter Hmm

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SummerRain · 13/05/2011 16:22

Pinot.... when you wipe up a pee puddle use kitchen roll and instead of dumping it, put it in the litter tray and show them, they'lll start to assosiate the smell with the place.

If you're quick you may be able to catch them just as they start to squat occassionaly too and fire them in the tray.

Don't worry, most cats are easy to train >

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Pinot · 13/05/2011 16:13

Not only did I perfectly understand you Claire, it didn't even occur to me Grin

BTWB - your time for litter potty training will come! Grin

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ClaireDeLoon · 13/05/2011 16:06

Oops Blush I meant 'do you normally get them to wee and poo......' :o

BornThisWayBaby · 13/05/2011 14:50

Claire-Do you normally wee and poo after a feed?
That made me laught so much Grin

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Pinot · 13/05/2011 13:26

Thanks Claire :) DS was 10 last Sunday and I'm 21+15 on Thursday next, so this party is slap bang in the middle - though every reply I've had has been along the lines of "Can't wait to cuddle/stroke/see the kittens. Oh and you and DS" Hmm Hey - I know my place!! Grin

I've just given the kits a bath as Ginger had pee all up his tummy (he squatted ver ver low indeed!) so now they're doing this Envy Envy from the comfort of their basket.

Next feed time it's litter tray-a-go-go so I've brought the babywipes into the lounge as I have a feeling it's going to get messy

Maia thats hilarious! Every cat I've ever had would never have kept it on so I'm amazed they got the cats to pose like that!!

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Maiasaurus · 13/05/2011 13:20

If you do a calendar, please get this for Easter. Grin

BecauseImWorthIt · 13/05/2011 13:05

You should make all those photos into a calendar, to sell to us MNetters.

ClaireDeLoon · 13/05/2011 13:03

Happy Birthday for tomorrow for you and DS,

No idea about toilet training kittens as mine were trained when I got them. Do you normally wee and poo after a feed? If so try putting in the tray straight after feeding and keeping them there until they go? They will undoubtedly play in the litter, my youngest cat still did that when I got him at 12 weeks!

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Pinot · 13/05/2011 12:22

Monsieur Ginger just squatted and peed on the floor....a full on squat, with a stare into the distance to aid concentration.

Soooooooo I'm guessing he's ready for a litter tray.

Advice and tips pretty please...?

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Maiasaurus · 13/05/2011 11:41

The new pics are gorgeous.

You should make them into cards, I'm sure loads of MNers would buy them.

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Pinot · 13/05/2011 11:37

I am having a party tomorrow for mine and DS2's birthdays!! I can add the kits to the banners too :)

Infact, I should reallllllllly stop mNing and get a move on Hmm

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ClaireDeLoon · 13/05/2011 11:35

4 weeks tomorrow, oh we need a party!

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Pinot · 13/05/2011 11:26

OTHM They're still not interested in weaning - all guzzlegutsy with milk, though thats OK apparently until they're at least 6 weeks (they're 4 weeks old tomorrow) They're getting through a tub every 2 days now the little porkers!!

Jux Let yourself go with the squeeeeeeing. We do draw the line ar hun though Grin

fururity squeeeeeeeee Grin

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futurity · 13/05/2011 10:59

Also coming out of lurking to squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee at your kittens! They are SO gorgeous! I have two beautiful 2 year old cats that we got last year but I am SO tempted to get kittens later in the year after we come back from holiday and it is all your fault..damn you! Wink (I have had 4 cats in the past so wouldn't be a leap into the unknown but I am in denial as to how much they will destroy my house and climb up my back!)

ClaireDeLoon · 13/05/2011 10:51

I can't have cake I'm on a diet, just hand over the kitten OK :o

Jux · 13/05/2011 10:50

They are just so cute I nearly went squeeeeee but, haing just had a look at netmums, couldn't quite bring myself to Blush.

OTheHugeManatee · 13/05/2011 10:49

It's the one where Ginger is being all bitey with your hand that makes me completely melt. You can see how tiny he still is, but just how fierce he's still determined to be Grin

How is the KLW going? Are they still on milk only?

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Pinot · 13/05/2011 10:46

Grin Claire - noooooo, but I can offer you cake in a placatory manner? Grin

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ClaireDeLoon · 13/05/2011 10:42

Oh I adore that ginger, please please please can I have him? I will trade you with two independent aloof but very handsome boy cats who appear to have gone right off me.

I would spend all day rubbing that lovely chubby tummy.

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Pinot · 13/05/2011 10:41

Oh Exit you just made me laugh out loud! Hi Summer

Glad you like them - I've just been skimming the horrid McCann thread and so to come back to this one is like jumping into cool water after walking through flames

(I love this thread...it's good for my mental health to be able to squeeeeeeee with such lovely MNers)

socka I do think that!! I totally do!! I am such a PFB with them Grin

BTWB How are solo, shocker and figaro? :)

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OTheHugeKittens · 13/05/2011 10:32
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