I just got a kitten and my dog won't leave him alone, help?
My 2 year old Goldendoodle will not leave my new kitten alone. The kitten "Shadow" has been waay coool, it is just that the pooch "Chancer" won't give him a moments peace.
My kitten is around 3-4 weeks old but won't poo. How do I help her?
You should massage (gently!) with a wet cloth or cotton ball not only her tummy but her anus too, to mimic her mother’s licking. That’s how cat moms stimulate normal bowel function in their kittens. Take a cotton cloth or a cotton ball, soak it in warm water, then wring it so it is damp but not very wet, and massage her tummy and anus gently, without applying too much pressure, in circular movements. Ideally, this should be done every 4 hours when the kitten is that young, but every time you can do it will help. Also, mind what you feed her. Regular cow’s milk could be indigestible for her and cause very serious and potentially fatal digestive problems. There is a cat milk replacement product you can get from most vets, but this tends to be rather pricey. If that is a problem, you can try feeding her heavy cream as this is richer in calories and lower in potentially problematic lactose. Also, lactose-free milk products for humans can help, but, again, check out if the prices are OK with you. Good luck with the kitty!
6 week old kitten won't drink water, but eats food just fine. help!?
It has been years since I've had a kitten. Just got a 6 week old kitten yesterday and she hasn't drank a drop of water, but eats canned food just fine. Will she get enough fluid from the food, or should I supplement with kitten milk from pet store? Does anyone know for sure. Our first vet visit isn't for 4 days and I'm worried she may get dehydrated. Any real answers are appreciated. Thank you.
Help! There is a kitten stuck in my garage and i don't know what to do!?
awwwwwe poor thing. i saw an episode just like this an animal cops. she called the humane society and they came over and ended up calling the fire and rescue. they finally got the kitten out just in time. it had been trapped so long the poor baby was on the verge of death. so dont hesitate, call someone asap!!!! please. good luck
My new kitten won't eat, drink, or use the litter box.?
I can help you here - we got a new kitten recently. Don't worry this is perfectly normal. My kitten didn't hide, but he didn't eat, drink or use his litter tray for the first day or so. Different kittens adjust to new lives at different times - particularly if your kitten is very young, under 12 weeks of age. The GCCF recommends not to take a kitten away from its mother before this age because it can have serious problems adjusting. Just make sure that your kitten knows that it's food there - bring her over to her food bowl as soon as you fill it up, make sure she sniffs it. If the food is a different brand to what she's used to she might not take to it - it's a good idea to ask the breeder what food she's used to and buy some of that. The same goes for litter - my new kitten didn't understand what his new litter box was for at first because we used a different brand of litter to what he was used to. He soon got used to it though. When your kitten does start eating (which won't take long- if she's hungry, she'll eat) put her in the litter box after each meal, take her little paws and make scratching motions in the box so that she gets an idea of what it's for. If she's been litter trained by her previous owner already she'll soon catch on again. One more thing, don't worry if she doesn't drink much. If you're feeding her wet food, she'll get all the moisture she needs from that, and probably won't drink. My old cat is toothless due to gum disease so he can only eat wet food and not biscuits, and he hasn't drank a drop of water since he stopped eating biscuits. It's perfectly normal. If she only has dry food and isn't drinking, though, one way to check if she's dehydrated is to pinch the skin on the scruff of her neck (not too tightly!) and let go. If the skin falls and goes back to it's normal shape, she's fine. If the shape of the pinch stays there, she's dehydrated. If this happens take her to the vet, but I'm sure she'll be okay after a day or so of love and reassurance that everything is okay. If she runs and hides, give her her own space until she comes out and wants attention. She'll soon get used to you. Good luck and enjoy your kitten - they grow up so fast!
Kitty won't eat?
I cannot believe that your vet even considered spaying your kitten when it is only 8 weeks old. Your kitten should be given cooked white fish or cooked breast of chicken after an operation. It sounds like your kitten has an infection. Take her to the emergency vet immediately. A kitten can die inside of a day from not eating or drinking. Get her seen to RIGHT NOW!
My Kitten Won't Stop Crying When I Leave the Room?
This is my situation and I'm hoping that someone can help me. I have a 1.5 year old Black and White Domestic Cat. He is friendly and sweet, eats his food, doesn't bother the fish and uses his litter box without problem. But he won't stop crying when I leave! My living situation is a difficult one because I live in a house with 3 roommates - but the other roommates are not comfortable with cats and I therefore have to leave him in my room (which is the master and pretty sizeable) most of the time. His crying has become a big issue in our house because he can go on for at least 45 minutes to an hour before he decides to stop and two of my housemates go to sleep at 10. I have a very busy lifestyle, and can't stay at home all the time. I give him all of the love and playtime he could need, but I just can't be there all of the time. His cat tree is by the window, his water is coal filtered, his toys are active, his food is 46% protein. Before you ask: It's NOT possible to let him run around the house all of the time and it's NOT possible for me to get another cat for him. I just need help for his separation anxiety. Does anyone have any advice?
My cat just got neutered but won't rest...?
We just brought him home from the vet a few hours ago. I know he should be resting but I can't seem to get him to stop moving. The vet gave us some antibiotics and pain relievers that were supposedly going to make him groggy and want to sleep but he hasn't stopped walking around. He's really frustrated with the cone on his neck and is looking everywhere for something to help knock it loose. Should I be concerned or just let him do his thing until he gives up?