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Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?

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softplayfail · 20/10/2022 16:21

We've had a female cat visiting in the garden for about 7 months. We actually thought she belonged to someone but we discovered she had no home and was a stray. We were planning on catching her a couple of months ago but she disappeared. Anyway she reappeared and had a litter in my garden. Well I say litter. One kitten. Numerous attempts to catch her have all failed. She was happy to take food from anyone but would never let us touch her

Mum cat was found dead on the side of the road this morning. I feel so guilty as it is.

Anyway I've got the kitten inside. It's pissing it down. He's soaked. At a guess I'd say he's at most 6 weeks. He's been eating the food we've left for mum. He fits in the palm of my hand. I know nothing about cats really. Especially one this small

So I've booked him into the vets tomorrow. Earliest appointment

I have a 2 year old and a husband in bed from an appendicitis emergency.
So I'm on my own really

So questions
What do I do?
What do I feed him?
I've dried him with a towel and he's now all fuzzy but he's screaming murder

My 2 year old won't leave him alone but I can't split them cos she can't be left alone and he's like a tiny little thing. Any suggestions? Could I put him in a box for now? Just so he can sleep without being poked

Ok I don't know what to do.

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TheLongRider · 24/10/2022 18:26

I taught my DD at that age that if the cat/kitten was sleeping, they had to be left alone. Picking up by the tail is a no-no. I never blamed the cat if DD got scratched because the cat was only defending itself.

If you and your DD can learn cat body language it'll make everyone's life easier.

Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
Soubriquet · 24/10/2022 18:24

Animals have thing of doing that.

My dh is terrified of spiders. I have a pet spider that he actually really likes

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 18:23

Should have bought a crate I can fit into so I too can hide from the toddler

I'm only going to stick Peppa in when I can't watch them both. I really don't think she's trying to hurt him. I just don't think she understands that it hurts him. So if I'm cooking tea or need a wee Peppa will have to go in the crate.
Husband is telling me how it's amazing I went from no pets to fully fledged cat person in 4 days

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Soubriquet · 24/10/2022 18:21

Be aware though, even if you do get Peppa in the crate, he will cry because he wants to be with you

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 18:17

Could have saved a fortune when I was pregnant if I knew she was going to want to sleep in a crate

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LeMoo · 24/10/2022 18:15

You'll have to wait til she's in bed, op! And hope she doesn't spend the night in Toddler Zoo!

EmmaH2022 · 24/10/2022 18:14

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 18:13

Sweetheart are you going to come out and help mummy make it all lovely for Peppa

Long pause

No it's my house

Ok so can Peppa have your bed then with all your toys and quilt

Yep

Ok that backfired on me

This is pretty much life with cats though, they won't sleep wherever you provide.

LeMoo · 24/10/2022 18:14

🤣

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 18:13

Sweetheart are you going to come out and help mummy make it all lovely for Peppa

Long pause

No it's my house

Ok so can Peppa have your bed then with all your toys and quilt

Yep

Ok that backfired on me

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LeMoo · 24/10/2022 18:11

No, no...I would never dream of doing that. Never.

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 18:09

Dog crate dropped off. Toddler thinks it's her and has crawled right in and taken her toys. Would it be wrong of me to lock her in there instead and put Peppa into her cot instead? Slightly joking. Now to coax her out

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EmmaH2022 · 24/10/2022 18:07

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 18:05

He will definitely improve staff morale. As for the productivity of the team I couldn't possibly say.

Well, it's going to make them happier so I reckon productivity will get a boost!

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 18:05

He will definitely improve staff morale. As for the productivity of the team I couldn't possibly say.

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EmmaH2022 · 24/10/2022 18:01

Oh, I definitely think you can take Peppa then. It will help workplace wellbeing!

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 17:58

@EmmaH2022 I do drive to work. Well my husband used to drop me off before his appendix removal. He works from home usually

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EmmaH2022 · 24/10/2022 17:56

OP do you drive to work?

he looks so marvellous.

LeMoo · 24/10/2022 17:35

😆taking him with tomorrow then definitely won't be a problem!

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 17:33

@LeMoo I've done about 2 hours of work and 6 hours of kitten chatting. Luckily my manager is a major cat lover!

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LeMoo · 24/10/2022 17:32

Lol

Do all your colleagues know every single thing about him now, op?

Fluffycloudland77 · 24/10/2022 17:30

A bad tail pull injury can cause spinal cord damage and they lose continence, it’s a put to sleep situation so you are right to be vigilant.

Your phone will soon be 95% Peppa photos, 3% fripperies you’ve screen shot to buy him on payday and 2% daughter. It is the way of the world.

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 17:21

@LeMoo he feels heavier. And his appetites picked up.
Hmm very good idea. Maybe measure the space under my desk tomorrow.

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LeMoo · 24/10/2022 17:19

Oh my heart 😍 he is blossoming!

I mean really, now you have a crate, I see no reason why you can't take him to work with you...

softplayfail · 24/10/2022 17:17

Cat tax

Help? I've acquired a very young kitten?
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softplayfail · 24/10/2022 17:16

@LeMoo honestly it really is. I'm not too sure who replied to what but I am not leaving them together alone. Husbands been at home today and if he's turned his back for a second she's on to him. I definitely am teaching her respect to other animals and would never want her to harm Peppa be it intentional or otherwise. Its a learning curve for us both having a kitten in the house. 95 percent of the time she's so gentle and we've made a house rule that she is to not pick up Peppa which we are strictly watching for. Gentle cuddles and loves are fine. No picking up. Husband has stuck some shelves up he can climb onto just about and she can't reach.

Dog crate Is being delivered by a lovely member of Market Place and I'm.gonna make it all Cosy for him..maybe practice my art skills and make a 'no toddlers welcome' sign.

The last thing I want is either of them getting hurt.

And as for my day I've missed him so so so much. Slight confession I've checked my phone messages. Asked how our daughter is 3 times. Asked how Peppa Is 6 times. As for my husband he got a quick you ok at lunch.
How did I cope without a kitten in my life? Does he have to become a cat

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LeMoo · 24/10/2022 17:09

Importantly - did Peppa miss you and did your dh manage a level of self sufficiency today?

Plus your daily cay tax is due.

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