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Warm Welcome to Purrs! => Welcome to Newbies :) => Topic started by: LadyMcTavish on May 14, 2013, 19:37:18 PM
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Hello everyone !!
Thanks for the ad admin :)
I'm Emily and we're getting our first kitten mid June and we're calling her Tippy :)
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Hello and :welcome: to the site.
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:welcome: to Purrs ;D
Glad you've found us, I'm sure you'll enjoy it here. It really is a very friendly forum with lots of friendly helpful advice, if ever needed, and of course lots of fun.
I do feel it my public duty to warn you though that it can be a teensy bit addictive :Crazy: You have been warned :evillaugh:
Will Tippy be your first experience of a feline or have you had cats before? Do you have any pics you'd like to share? ;D
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Hello !! Yes I have a couple of pics :D
She's my first kitten, but I've had many cats before, usually rescues. Also had dogs and small furries too :)
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:omg: :blow kiss:
How cute is she?! :Crazy:
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She's veerrrry pretty! :thanks:
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:welcome: to the forum
your kitten is gorgeous - how old is she ?
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She's just over 3weeks ATM, she's such a character >..<
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Cute little fluff ball! Welcome to the forum.
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Thanks reebz :) there are some seriously gorgeous fluff balls on here. !!
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:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: Emily - Tippy is squueekily cute! :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
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Thanks Sheila :)
Oh while I remember, what's the best way to find good bargains for scratch posts and beds??
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Well if you look up there :innocent: in the top corner, Purrs has its own shop where you'll find all sorts of goodies. Click on the banner. ;) The operator is the Purrs forum owner, our Tan. :cuddle:
Then there's a good few on-line stores like Zooplus (get membership for discounts), Animed Direct (free delivery), Bestpet (free delivery) and VetUK (great for meds) that are open to the public, you'll find your way around I'm sure. Pets At Home also sell on-line but I find their prices less competitive and delivery expensive. Be sure, though, that just sometimes, the best bargains are still on Amazon or E-bay :sneaky:
There's a section on here for best bargains, keep an eye on there for the latest posts for food and other offers (as this is predominantly a rescue site, our rescues are REALLY hot for bargains - so if you find one, post it!)
I won't flood you with stuff right now, but do have a wander around the forum. Especially useful are the health and behaviour guides - there's a section on just about every topic, written by experts and referred to by us all from time to time. :nice meet:
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Wow your a minefield of useful information! I look forward to picking your brains in the future!! I used to be a vn so did basic behavioural studies, tbh I'm better with dogs behaviours, but I know enough to get me through, anything else and I'll be straight on here :)
Looking forward to having a good browse :)
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:welcome: to Purrs and that kitten is sooooooooooooooooo sweet ;D ;D
A vn hmmmmmmmmmm always welcome here ;D ;D
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Thanks Gill :)
I came out 9yrs ago, really bad experience with a practise and got a very real and startling view on how demonic and greedy some vets are :-/
I'm happy to help out any way I can with any issues :)
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Hello Lady McTavish - welcome to Purrs :welcome:
Tippy looks sooooo lovely!!!! Bet you can't wait to have her home. She sounds like she's going to be one lucky little girl with her new family :) :)
Hope you enjoy having a look around the forum and making new friends. When Tippy comes home, she can even have a bash at posting on the Cats very own board (hoomans shtrickly not allowed.... ;) )
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Hi Sue :)
Thank you, yes looking forward to getting her home! I have a 4yr old son and he's excited too!
Looking forward to sharing her journey with you guys, can't wait to get stuck in and start buying bits, just searching for the best bargains before getting carried away!!
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Welcome to the site, Emily. :)
Hoping for lots of Tippy photos when she's with you in her new home! :hug: :hug:
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Thanks jackspratt...don't worry there will be loads : D
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:welcome: :welcome: :welcome: you should find all the info you need on here. Friendly site. Older cats have their own chat place. :rofl: :welcome:
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Thanks greenlaner...I don't have any oldies, but hoping Tippy will live to a good old age :)
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My previous older model lasted to nearly 18. Billy is young really. There is a few characters chatting on there but the cats have to put their names on else Sasa, the cat moderator, is soon on to check out the situation. :rofl: :hug:
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Lol well rest assured Tuppy will be posting her first 'hello' once she's settled :)
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My cat Billy is ever on saying his piece :rofl: He's having a treat for his 7th birthday next Tuesday from a very nearby PAH store in Glasgow.
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I'm bursting to get her here, she's leaving mum cat around 15th June but I want to be sure she's ready before taking her away. My maternal mummy hormones will be going berserk!!
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They are lovely when they first move in and all the following years afterwards. Mines is as happy as could be. Sitting in his basket. He is quite good using this tablet for his posts though :rofl:
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I'll have everything set up ready for her :) not sure if she'll be a bed-cat or a blanket-cat but gonna get her s nice scratch/activity post and plenty if toys :)
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Mines has got all kinds of baskets. He drops in and out of them at his whim. I only had three weeks between losing the other of old age and getting Little Billy as I called him then. He is somewhat heavier now and still as adorable.
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Once I know what she likes then I'll definitely be getting her numerous hides holes or snugly blankets :) oooh exciting!
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:welcome: Hi what an absolutely GORGEOUS baby. Makes me all maternal. GOOD LUCK. :Luv2: :catluv:
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Thank you :) can't wait to snuggle her :D
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Thanks Gill :)
I came out 9yrs ago, really bad experience with a practise and got a very real and startling view on how demonic and greedy some vets are :-/
I'm happy to help out any way I can with any issues :)
I'm sure many of us have "greedy unscrupulous vet" stories, too, but many a time the punter has no clue what's really going on. It's good to know it's recognised from inside the profession as well.
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So excited for you. :cheer: My last kitten, Beau the cat, is still with me at 14 although nowadays he only has three teeth and is deaf as a post, but he still managed to play with his feather-onna-stick like a one year old tonight, and looks guilty as a busted teenager most of the time. ;D
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Yup, even my current vet admits she's worked for some real stinkers...
Oh bless him what a lovely boy ! I used to enjoy lookin after all the oldies at the surgery they are so regal and thoughtful-looking!
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14s not old! My previous 2 lived to 19 and 20 respectively (they were litter mates) and were both fit and active well into their old age ;D
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Blimey that's a grand old age !!!
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Wow slugs, that's worth celebrating :dance: My 14 yo? He's just my last kitten, I have a 17 year old and another at 15 still going strong too, but they weren't kittens when I acquired them. ;)
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We had our two when they were very young (too young in fact, but that's another story). I didn't think that Chivvy (a ginger boy) would make old bones because he was hit by a car (we presume) when he was two, he lost a back leg and broke his jaw in two places. I thought that he would probably suffer from arthritis as he got older but he really had very few problems right up until the end ( probable lymphoma). Punky (tortie girl) outlived him by a year and also went downhill very quickly at the end.
The current incumbent is around 18 months old, we don't know for sure, I hope he manages to reach such an advanced age too!
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Aaw bless them! I love the 'reprobate' cats, they have amazing personalities!
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Question - when do they start on solids and does anyone have any recommendations on food (including those to steer clear of)
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Question - when do they start on solids and does anyone have any recommendations on food (including those to steer clear of)
Hi Emily
From memory it's 3-5 weeks they'll start on solids but I'll let someone more qualified confirm that.
I will throw my oar in on the suggestions for food subject though and say it's worth considering a raw diet as an option. It's easy to do, healthy and closely imitates their natural diet. I wrote an article on the subject here:
http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,42407.msg755107.html#msg755107
Obviously for the babies you'll need to chop their food into smaller chunks until their teeth and jaws are used to the food and be careful with bigger bones but it's a good option.
It'll also help with horrible kitten poos! :sick:
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Thanks Alcatraz :)
Her human mummy said she's trying them on butchers kitten food first? Tinned stuff, it's got vitamins and nutrients in it, will see how her tummy copes and look into it :)
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You need to ask this question on the right bit of Purrs if you want loads of
unput input........sigh
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Sounds yummy ;D
Remember, if you do change her diet (to anything else), to do so slowly and maybe mix in a little Butchers Choice so her tummy doesn't get upset.
Have fun with the little fluffball though, she really is a stunner!
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Thank you :) don't worry I know about weaning to different foods, I'm quite happy for her to be on butchers cat food as long as her run agrees with it, in bursting to get her!! 4 more weeks to go!
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Hi Emily, welcome to Purrs! Tippy looks absolutely adorable, I can see why you can't wait to get her! :)
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Thanks BCL :)
Shes just adorable....she had her first meat meal at the weekend and bit her human mummys hand for more when she was taking the spoon away, little monkey! Her brother is a ginger and her sisters are all long haired torties but their colours are so beautiful, but she came to me first so she chose us :)
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Hi Emily
Just seen the photos of Tippy - she's adorable!!! You must be so excited!!
Jude x
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:welcome: to Purrs, what a little beauty Tippy is and those kitten ears! :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
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Tippy update .... Here's a new pic (can you tell how excited I am lol)
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:catluv: She is so gorgeous. I really am envious. :Luv2:
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Thank you :Luv2:
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Awwww, what a beauty!
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She is beautiful. :Luv:
Can I put a word in for two kittens. My two are brother and sister and after my experience with them I would alway get two if possible. They are so great together and it also takes some of the pressure off as they play and fight a lot. Before I got these two I hadn't had kitten for years and they can be pretty full on, I'd forgotten how full on. It might not be possible for you but thought I'd mention it as they are so lovely together and it means they have company when you are out.
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Thank you :) there are none left out this litter, and it's taken me 4years to persuade my landlord! If we feel that she needs a companion I'd probably go to a rescue, although if it was just me I'd have had two as a agree that playmates are good for them. Unfortunately I have a 4yr old so need to take him into account. Will see if my landlord will let us have another once Tippy is settled :)
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Two is good - but one is definitely better than none at all...... ;) :hug: :hug: You do what you can, when you can. :)
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I agree, just thought I'd mention it as not everyone thinks about getting two. When I was younger I got cats on their own and that seems to be the what most people did. Actually they are great with their families and have a strong bond with their litter mates. People said thing like they won't give you any attention if you have two. I haven't found that to be the case at all.
As you say getting a landlord to agree to any cats is a miracle.
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Totally agree with you! Two kittens are good for the social development, but our landlord is a bit anti-pets so for him to agree to a cat is a miracle in itself!
She'll have me for company all day, as my son starts full time school in September, but she won't be neutered til August (4months old) so hoping she'll be we'll bonded with us by then :)
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I agree, just thought I'd mention it as not everyone thinks about getting two. When I was younger I got cats on their own and that seems to be the what most people did. Actually they are great with their families and have a strong bond with their litter mates. People said thing like they won't give you any attention if you have two. I haven't found that to be the case at all.
As you say getting a landlord to agree to any cats is a miracle.
Absolutely (and we still love ya for yer shameless sales tekneek ;) :evillaugh: :hug:
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Ha, ha yes always worth a try :evillaugh: So many kittens, so few homes.
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I know it's heartbreaking isn't it :( I think more people would rescue if they made it easier, cuz lets face it the initial cost of a kitten is more than a dog!
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Tippy is a delishuss baby pusscat :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Has your 4 year old met her in purrson yet?
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Oh yes! He picked her and she picked him. We were sat on the floor and he said "I like that one mummy she looks like a tiger" and she came over to play with him :)
I firmly believe that the animal chooses you not the other way round :)
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My two for thirteen years fully together used to really enjoy playing and battling with each other but they came for attention all the time and were great mates. Not related but same age about 8 weeks when they moved in. Hardly ever bothered with toys because they climbed and broke everything they could which was much more fun for them :rofl: It was a madcap life and the dog adored them. He was about 14 when they turned up to boss him but he had a cat before that anyway. The kitten is lovely. :Luv2:
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Thank you :) she's definitely pick of the litter! I would like a playmate for her but will have to see how's he settled and what landlord (and other half) will say! I've picked out a tree for her it's amazinggggg!!!!!
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She looks like she could stand lots of cuddles and personal attention and will most likely lap it up :rofl: :hug:
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I hope so :)
I'll no doubt be seeking advice for the first few nights, I'll be sleeping on the sofa with her :D
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:evillaugh: This time last year, when Ross was newly arrived with us, he would come up to bed with us, and sleep on our heads. In fact we were just laughing about it last night - he was getting ready to go out on his evening patrol (he's a dirty stop out now) and having a quick wash before he went.
OH and I commented about how this time last year, when we announced we were going to bed, we were almost killed in the rush to get up the stairs (because of course last one up was a dirty rotten stinker!) and he would always beat us into the bedroom, then fizz round the bed having a daft half hour before we all snuggled up together for the night. When he was feeling sleepy, he would snuggle up against the side of my head, and suckle on my earlobe until he fell asleep. :Luv2: :Luv2:
Of course he's much too grown up for all that malarkey now. :-: I didnt even get a snoozle this morning when he came home. :innocent:
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Aaaaaw what a sweetie!!! My little boy is nearly 5 and although totally living sometimes I getter "into big for a..." Saying that he still plays with my ears when he's really tiresome poorly and always comes for a huggle in the morning.... I've made Tippy a huge bean bag bed, it's about 3ft sq with a really snugly blanket over it, ordering her tree next week, found an awesome one :)
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I'm getting so excited for you and Tippy. :clap:
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Looking forward to seeing her first posts on the cats only forum. Make sure she puts her own name. Sasa takes a dim view of cats that dont . :rofl: My Billy is about to post up there shortly again. Thankfully he is maturing a wee bit after seven years.
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I can't wait!!!!!!! Only 2 more weeks to go! I will definitely let her post and I'm sure I'll have plenty of pics to share!
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She's only a tiny kitten of course :hug:so the older cat peeps :rofl:will understand if she is not up to speed on Puter for a few months. Got to find her feet. When I got Billy , I only had to wait two days before I saw him. He was eight weeks then in July 2006. Taking his siesta just now with the Glasgow sunshine. We look forward to meeting you Tippy :hug:
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We met her at 3weeks old so it's been a long wait :)
Buying her tree this week, she will love it !!
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They do give such a lot of pleasure and its always nice to have cats around. :hug: