Adopting a 13 year old cat?
I have had cats most of my life but unfortunatly most of them have not made it to this age. I have also had them since kittens. Is there anything special I should do? I currently have 2 cats about 2 years old in the house and I also have a 4 year old daughter. How do I go about introducing everyone to each other? Do I need to feed the older cat special food? Any advice would be helpful. This cat is also declawed on all 4 paws, is there going to be anything I need to worry about with that? I don't declaw my cats so I have no idea in this area. I did have one rescue that was declawed in the front paws and he was normal but all 4?
Where in Bangalore can I adopt a cat?
I myself have a kitten now abandoned by her mother. Her mother has taken 3 of her babies but left one in my home itself. She has not returned since a week. We are taking care of kanmani now. Looking for someone to adopt her. Pls let me know if you want. She is just few weeks old. She needs to be fed from time to time.
Tips for an underweight cat I'm about to adopt?
A friend of mine recently adopted a sickly, thin cat that had obviously been living on the streets for some time. She was due to be put down by the shelter the next week. My friend put her on a good dry food, added some canned food and treats, and three months later, this "sick" skinny cat has a swinging belly that you wouldn't believe! Now my friend is trying to thin her down just a bit to a normal healthy weight. Nautical is a high-calorie paste that most cats seem to like. A teaspoon a day has enough calories to keep them going just fine when they are ill or recuperating and unable to eat normal food. If he is dangerously skinny try to get some of that down him to start with. It seems to act as an appetite stimulant. Don't over-feed, though, in an effort to cause a fast weight gain. This is just as unhealthy as losing weight too quickly.
Is it a good idea to adopt a 9-year-old cat when I have never had pets before?
Older cats are the best. All of my cats have been rescues and two of them (in my care now) came on board when they were 10 and 12, respectively. That said, I just finished fostering a 5-month-old kitten who was/is both wonderful, but a tremendous handful. She got into everything. Knocked over picture frames, art and books, played with any food not concealed or put away, etc. She had to sleep in the bathroom every night or no one would have gotten any sleep!I frankly agree with Anna Gentry. Adult cats are more mellow, they are house trained, their personalities have already fully developed so you are able to get a better sense of who they really are and if your personality meshes with the kitty. Older kitties, especially those rescued from a shelter or the streets, are so appreciative it seems they somehow know you've stepped in to change their world and make it better.Think on it - but 9 years old isn't that "old" if that's your worry. You'll have plenty of time to love that sweet kitty and that kitty will love you back in spades.
Do cat lovers prefer tom cats as companions?
Thanks air the A2A. A cat’s sex is not really that big an issue if you do the right thing and have them spayed or neutered. I have had both sexes, and they were each unique personalities. My current fur baby is Caramel, who choose me. She is a wonderful, very smart, companion. All the cats I have had have been loving, affectionate creatures in their own way. Some were more demanding than others, and some were incredibly polite. I had a male, who when a kitten joined the family, allowed her to “nurse.” He would roll on his side, like a mother cat, and she would “suckle.” Granted he would give me a puzzled look, as though to say, “What is going on?” Later, when they produced a litter of kittens, he was an attentive and loving father. I had a male and female pair, both “fixed” where the male was rather timid, and the female was outgoing. But they loved each other.In my case, I simply love cats, and will welcome any who want to adopt me.
How long to keep newly adopted cat confined to one room?
Last week we adopted a 10 month old cat from a local pet shelter/hospital. He has been in our apartment for 3-4 days now and doing very well. The shelter said it would be best to keep him confined to one room for the first 10 days or so. (I assume for us to better monitor him?) His second day with us he picked up a cold (vet diagnosed as a common URI), and we have him on daily medicine and is now getting back to his healthy self - no more sneezing, eating and drinking alot, no hiding, etc. He loves exploring our room but cries when either of us leave, and wants to see who is walking by our bedroom door in our apartment (roommates who he has met in our room already). My question is: How important is it to keep him in our bedroom? I want to keep him safe, but I feel bad since I can tell he just really wants to explore the rest of the apartment. -He is litter box trained, no accidents at all (kept in our bedroom) -He was neutered the day before we brought him home, don't think he even knows, but we have to keep the stitches from getting wet. -I have cat/kitten proofed all rooms with cables, small objects, etc -He is the only animal (4 roommates) Any thoughts/help would be greatly appreciated!
What should I do? My dog hates cats, but I want a kitten!?
Hi there, I know what it is to want a kitten and not be able to really get one.. when I was a child, and wanted a cat, my mom wouldn't let me get one. My dad and I both loved cats so much, but my mother was a cat hater, actually. So I had to wait until I moved into my own apartment and the first thing I did, of course, was to get two kittens, both adopted. I think that it would not only be unfair to the kitten to be in the same house with another pet that despised him/her, but also quite unfair to your dog. So my suggestion is to wait. No matter how well your dog is trained, she will resent the "intruder" and the kitten will feel it. http://trainyourowndog.blogspot.com/2008... As a cat lover, I am sure you can understand that. And know that ultimately you will be able to have as many cats that you can afford and take care of. I do suggest, however, that being around cats is a great idea. Since you love all cats, why not volunteer at a shelter, or a vet's clinic to help take care of them. Cats in shelters in particular need love and affection. You can make a huge difference for them in taking care of them and petting and loving on them. I did that for a long time so that my need to be around them was satisfied until that time that I could have my own. I know it is not quite the same, and I feel for you.. but I do so strongly feel that right now is not the best time. Troublesniffer Owned by cats for over 40 years Member: Cat Writer's Association
Do kittens get adopted faster then the older cats?
Kittens definitely get adopted quicker and it should also help that these are so well socialized. You can even do other things like start getting them used to having their claws trimmed, ears cleaned, and grooming their coat especially if they are longhairs. A kitten who is not only cute but very friendly and easy to handle has the best chance of quickly finding a home. Could you keep them just a few more weeks with their mother? Good breeders keep kittens until at least 12 weeks which is better for their social and psychological development. I think non-pedigree kittens deserve just as good a start in life. so I'd try to keep them to at least 10 weeks. You can take photos now and ask if the shelter could go ahead and post the kittens online if they have a website, or on their Petfinder listings, and they could put a note in there when they will be available. You can also write a little paragraph about each kitten's personality. If they have not had any vaccinations yet, get them their first shots now. before they go to the shelter so it has time to take effect, which can reduce the chance of them catching a URI in the shelter from all those other cats around -- and obviously could delay them being able to be adopted. Please if possible give a monetary donation to the shelter when you give them the kittens. The adoption fees don't cover anywhere near to all their costs to care for the animals.. Make sure not to let the Mama outside until she is spayed! and the female kittens should be spayed by 4 months if there is any chance of them getting outdoors or if you have intact male cats. (Kittens have gone into heat as young as 4 months. They don't usually start that young but I would not want to take chances if they have any way of coming in contact with toms.)