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IfIDidintKnowBetter · 31/05/2016 10:34

Kittens will be with us in approximately 3 weeks time, they will be approximately 10 weeks old by then (exact date of birth not known by rescue centre). They will come to us de-flea (sp?), litter trained, weaned and wormed. When they are old enough we will take them back to rescue to be vaccinated and then at 5 months we will micro chip and neuter them (one boy one girl).

They will come home on Royal Canin so will stock up on that.

I work part time, term time only, so I will have a lot of time with them, but inevitably they will have to spend some time by themselves. Kind NDneighbour will have key and will keep a close eye on them.

I will kitten proof their space, visit from rescue next week will help me establish best area, but prob kitchen and access to downstairs toilet.

What is the best online shop to get all the essentials such as cat beds, water fountain, feeding bowls, cat tree etc etc. Or should I just use Amazon?

They will be indoor cats until they have their vaccinations. After that I am thinking, definitely indoor at night. As for day time, they will probably have the whole of downstairs minus one room and a catflap into the garden.

What does everyone think of something like this? www.ideas4pets.co.uk/kittykat-cat-kennel-047?cPath=0_743&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7LS6BRDo2Iz23au25OQBEiQAQa6hwDJRN6ua-5sFODI0WSQDKCDkSk09Fwjq6kQxYz597jAaAshh8P8HAQ

Thank you everyone and please do share your tips and advice, anything I can do to make the kittens adjust and be happy. Many thanks.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 02/06/2016 18:02

They miss human interaction, ours has his twice daily food and clear out etc but he can see people walking around, watch other cats being bought in and going home.

Cats are pretty tough, a car journey isn't going to traumatise them & they need to be used to it for vet visits.

Next doors cats get left alone when they go away, one of them sits forlornly on your doorstep till you go out and fuss him. I don't agree with leaving them like that.

IfIDidintKnowBetter · 02/06/2016 18:16

No I would never leave them without human interaction and my ndn would see them at least twice a day for prolonged periods. Actually, if I was to use a cattery both my neighbours might get offended.

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RubbishMantra · 02/06/2016 19:29

I get a friend to stay over and look after my lads when I'm away - they know my little creatures' habits. If that wasn't possible I'd look into a cattery.

Re. litter trays - I have these for my boys. I removed the flap for a couple of months, until the youngest was used to it.

Worlds Best litter from Zooplus is best for kittens, (they can be prone to eating litter) but this one's corn-based, rather than clay, which can cause intestinal blockages.

And toys, lots of them. Mine adore the Flying Frenzy

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