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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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TheOriginalFAB · 04/05/2011 12:27

I didn't even know that kittens can't walk straight away Blush.

sharbie · 04/05/2011 12:24

ahhhh just seen the latest pics they are doing so well.i got my first cat at 4/5 weeks and did a bit of hand rearing.happy days.he was lovely v v affectionate his whole life - lived until nearly 20 too.

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Pinot · 04/05/2011 12:15

Bless your big warm heart FAB. Off to find your thread {hugs}

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TheOriginalFAB · 04/05/2011 12:14

Thank you for this thread. If you have seen my thread on The Litter Tray you will know I am going out of my mind with worry over my cat and this one always cheers me up.

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Pinot · 04/05/2011 12:14

OK - great advice as always, thank you. Do I just mush up wet kitten food with a touch of milk? That seems to be the jist of the online advice.

And wood-based cat litter (incase they eat it)...?

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SummerRain · 04/05/2011 12:05

I always just left a tiny bit on a plate where they'd come across it easily. Those that were ready tucked right in, if they weren't ready they stood in it and swatted it around but didn't eat. They seem pretty aware themselves of whether they're ready to eat it.

None of mine have ever had milk in a bowl (other than what they steal from the table when the kids leave cereal bowls lying around!) so I wouldn't think they'd need to learn to drink milk from a bowl to understand it's food you're giving them.

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Pinot · 04/05/2011 11:49

Ooh I'm ever so glad you've suggested that Summer - he's a big boy - he's long, a lot longer than his sister so I wondered if he was ready to have a go as well. Woop!! Must stock up on babywipes for cleaning the mes off him then!

Tips? I was going to start with a bit on my fingertip (he chews them alot in play already) and then progress to a bowl. But should I put his milk in a bowl to start with do you think?

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SummerRain · 04/05/2011 11:31

Sounds like they're growing up so quickly Pinot..... ginger is almost half a kilo! My biggest cat is only just over 2kg!

I wouldn't put it past Ginger to give the food a go this week tbh.... I've had a few kittens that were munching away well before 4 weeks and he's a big lad for his age. Of course it was easier for us as we had food put for mum anyway so it didn't waste any to put it where kittens could reach as the older cats would eat it either way.

ClaireDeLoon · 04/05/2011 11:19

They are doing so well! Love the pics of the kitten olympics :o

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Pinot · 04/05/2011 11:13

Morning ladies! Theres been some great weight gain - Ginger is now 425g and Meow is 350g :) They're happy with 3 hour feeds - actually a 3.5hr feed in the night as it means I wake only once and just get up a bit earlier than normal to organise the kids, dogs etc. It all seems to be settling well.

I think Ginger might be cutting his teeth as he feels a bit nibbly when he's playing with my fingers - the two of them were definitely play-fighting this morning, both rolling about in my lap trying to nibble eahc others ears. Was lovely to see!

I've just read up on weaning and am off out to get some litter as the stuff I've bought isn't right for kittens incase they eat it. Plus some wet kitten food as I only bought dry. I know they're not ready for another week, I'm just excited to get them all set up :)

Gingers hair is thickening and theres no sign of flakiness now so am confident the infection has gone. Clever boy :)

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TheOriginalFAB · 03/05/2011 20:26

GrinGrin my cat just ate some fish. I KNEW she has been playing me!

purpleknittingmum · 03/05/2011 20:05

Oh lovely, kitty poo down your boobs!! :o

Jellykat · 03/05/2011 20:03

Hee Hee Grin

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Pinot · 03/05/2011 19:45

FAB that's one way of looking at it! Grin

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TheOriginalFAB · 03/05/2011 19:44

Clever boy at pooing without needing his bottom rubbed Grin.

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Pinot · 03/05/2011 19:25

Well, lovely Jellykat, I think Ginger must hate me as I seem to be constantly fidlding with the poor thing. Today I've soaked off the remaining shea butter, then soaped him, then dried him, then brushed the flakes all off then brushed his new short hair patch 'up' so he doesn't look quite so weird.

My reward? A poo down my top and into my bra? I don't know how he angled his bottom as I'm not wearing a cleavage-y top or anything, but I had orangey poop running down twixt my boobs.

His hair though looks rather good now and is definitely growing :)

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Jellykat · 03/05/2011 19:00

How is Gingers' odd skin patch today Pinot?

I'd take a guess that if the fur's growing back, it isn't irritating him or obviously sore, it can't be too serious.

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Pinot · 03/05/2011 09:27

Well it was a close run thing 5 but I have to say it was Ginger as he ended up crawling on my lap for a cuddle. Not entirely legal judging, to be sure Grin

Summer thanks again - I've rubbed in shea butter and its soaked in nicely :)

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5inthebed · 03/05/2011 09:22

Aww how cute are they now they're walking!

BTW, who won the kitten olympics?

SummerRain · 02/05/2011 20:16

I'd give it a few days if he's not showing any signs of irritation and the fur is growing back Smile

CestTout · 02/05/2011 20:04

this is also good with pictures

CestTout · 02/05/2011 20:01

Pinot- this Q&A may help:

here

CestTout · 02/05/2011 19:58

Fab- I think that was definitely the plan. She clearly saw how the older cats were living it up and wanted a bit of luxury too! I'm also so sorry to hear about your cat - sounds as if he is lovely and comfy for the moment.

Pinot- they are adorable! I want some.(no chance of that - all wildcat producing kittens are long gone, some were tamed others have passed on/past breeding age - Damn!!)

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Pinot · 02/05/2011 18:38

Should I take him to the vets just in case, Summer, or leave it a couple of days and check it?

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Pinot · 02/05/2011 18:36

OK. THANK YOU!! Again Wink I'm going to put some 100% shea butter on it which will soothe and heal it - I've used them on his bum and it was OK.

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