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Title: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 07, 2008, 22:18:41 PM
Finally they are here.....

although i don't think that like me, they hiss at me i know they are probably just scared to be away from their mummy but i want them to know that i am friend not foe.

i have put the litter tray out, fresh wet and dry food out bed and blankets.....

Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Bazsmum on July 07, 2008, 22:30:31 PM
Fantastic news....Yes they will be hissy at first until they get to know you! Piccies are a must!  :Luv: ;)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 07, 2008, 22:33:16 PM
Ahhhh bless em ... they will come round soon .... the best thing you can do is sit on the floor and let them come to you ... if you are doing something interesting like reading they will come and see what you are upto.

Patience is a virtue  ;)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on July 07, 2008, 22:33:57 PM
Worked for me!!  :Luv:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 07, 2008, 22:38:51 PM
having probs attching files, says they are too large
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 07, 2008, 23:06:33 PM
if you want to send them to me I'll resize and post for ya ... fussy_furball  [at] hotmail [dot] com
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 07, 2008, 23:33:20 PM
ooh thank you Sam, i have now uploaded them to photobucket and will try again..........

(http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p400/toothfairyrgp/07072008137.jpg)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 07, 2008, 23:37:45 PM
woo hoo i did it!

the scene has changed they are now both asleep in the bottom shelf of the wine rack, not ideal but i will let them rest there for tonight. i will sit on the floor with them tomorrow like you suggested, i have the day off work.

i am so happy they are here


(http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p400/toothfairyrgp/07072008133.jpg)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on July 08, 2008, 00:00:15 AM
Typical LOL.......you get them a nice comfy bed and they go into the most uncomfy place they can be  :rofl: :rofl:

How old are they?

Maybe you need to put some blankets into all that space cos they are probably used to being all cuddly with the rest of their family  ;D

They look so cute, what are their names?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Bazsmum on July 08, 2008, 02:19:22 AM
Aw bless em they are gorgeous!  :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 08, 2008, 07:06:55 AM
They're gorgeous babies!  Please tell me they aren't called Chardonnay and Gerwurtzraminer  :evillaugh:

It'll just be because everything's new, and they don't have Mum there for reference any more.  You're their Mum now, but they'll need a little time to readjust and then you won't be able to do anything at all without two little shadows!  :rofl:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 08:04:54 AM
huh...wine not thought of that i prefer red so i might go for Merlot...   :rofl:

lol, their names are Floss (girl) Tepe (boy) (an interdental brush we reccomend as alternative to using dental floss)

I am a dental nurse and it just came to me that they were cute 'short' names hopefully they will stick and my hubby doesn't mind calling them that.

he works away and doesn't know we have kittens....eek!

i got similar makings so hopefully after the shock of realsing we have a kitten he might just think we have one for a few days and not two, might soften the blow if he realises it on his own!!!!!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Hannikat on July 08, 2008, 08:08:07 AM
Awwwww those names are REALLY cute!! I'm glad you got to pick them yourself anyway!!! it's taken us two weeks to agree on two names we both like!!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 08, 2008, 08:13:29 AM
 :rofl: :rofl:  I use those tepe things! 

Only thought of white wine 'cos they is lil white babies!  ;)

Ah, I see - like that witht he OH, eh?  Well, lets hope at least one of them adores their Daddy to  bits - nothing wins them round faster than having the total adoration of a cat! 

Anyway, hope Floss and Tepe come out of their shells a bit more today,a nd that you have a great day off with them.  ;D
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 08:20:55 AM
i came down this morning and sat on the kitchen floor in their eye line so they could see me putting food down for them and they came up and stated eating...few.

although they haven't been to the toilet yet, brought them home about 8 last night, should i be worried????? and i don't think they have had any water, am concerned.

glad to hear your oral hygiene is good!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Pinkbear (Julie) on July 08, 2008, 08:25:06 AM
Don't worry about the toilet thing. Gravity will take care of that in due course.  :evillaugh:

They're adorable. Good luck with OH.  :shy:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 08, 2008, 08:28:16 AM
 :)

If the first food they've eaten since they got to their new home is this morning, then it may just be the newness again which has meant they haven't used their litter tray yet.   Once they've finished brekkie, you could try picking them up and popping them on the tray, or giving their tunnies a little rub to stimulate their digestive and elimination tract.

Make sure they've plenty of fresh clean water available.  You can also try and persuade them with some junior catmilk too.  Hopefully they should be weeing and pooping as normal very soon.  You might find they're a bit loose though at first, due to change of diet.  Kittens can dehydrate very quickly, so just keep a careful eye on them and they should be fine.  :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 09:45:09 AM
tepe used the litter tray! 1&2 (sorry) :sick:

not interested in kitten milk or water yet :(
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 08, 2008, 10:46:44 AM
OMG they are gorgeous ... lovely names as well.

I'm glad they are settling in well ... I love the pic of them in the cat bed  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: em1209 on July 08, 2008, 11:22:46 AM
Gorgeous little babies and what fab names  :Luv:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kirst on July 08, 2008, 11:28:18 AM
awww arn't they little cuties! Glad they are settling in - as fir the wees and popps belives me once they start going they wont stop. I dont know whats in that kitten food but OMG it makes for smelly no 2s!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 08, 2008, 11:47:07 AM
 :omg: how cute are they  :Luv2:  Takes me back to when the boys were babies  :Luv2: I could only get my boys to drink kitten milk at first, I think they became addicted to it so I had to wean them off it as they got a bit older.

Looking forward to hearing more about them as they settle in  :)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 13:41:14 PM
 :cheer: floss has finally used the tray, she was meeowing a bit this morning, i think it was cause she had an upset tummy, bless.

tepe is eating both of their foods, boys!

they are both playing with little toys, still not interested in me yet  :(
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 13:57:25 PM
(http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p400/toothfairyrgp/08072008145.jpg)
in the wine rack! hic

Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 13:58:18 PM
(http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p400/toothfairyrgp/08072008146.jpg)

Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 13:59:17 PM
having a little kiss
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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 08, 2008, 16:20:50 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: love the wine rack pic.  They will soon grow too big to be able to get in there.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 17:01:13 PM
they are so cute, i love them.

i called the vets today finding out about jabs and initial check up etc. she said that i can go this afternoon.

my poor babies are going on their first vet visit tonight and probably having their first jabs  :(

also Tepe has a upset tummy, poor furbaby  :sick:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 08, 2008, 18:44:08 PM
Ahhh bless them I'm sure they'll be fine.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 18:59:47 PM
oh dear.....

thet are both feeling very sorry for themselves now, both have fleas  :( and been de-wormed  :sick:

good job i haven't let them be anywhere other than the kitchen, in the middle of washing bedding etc.


my poor babies

found out they are both boys oops!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 08, 2008, 19:02:58 PM
Quote from: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 18:59:47 PM
oh dear.....

found out they are both boys oops!


 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: excellent! 
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on July 08, 2008, 19:05:22 PM
Quote from: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 08, 2008, 19:02:58 PM
Quote from: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 18:59:47 PM
oh dear.....

found out they are both boys oops!


 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: excellent! 

Mmm now doesn't this sound familiar? Where did we hear this before? My memory fails me. mmmmm.. AHAAAA!!!

Helen.. wasn't Lukey meant to be Kali? :naughty:

Love them both, just gorgeous!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 21:38:33 PM
i feel such a horrible person, i had to quarentine them in the spare room this evening whilst i de-fleaed the kitchen washed all their stuff washed the floor and cupboards inc skirting boards, brought them back down stairs and they keep meeowing and walking in circles...they look all confused and upset.

i don't think i am very good at this mummy stuff, i just want to cry for them.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on July 08, 2008, 21:51:10 PM
that's just first time mummy feelings. you're doing fine. Remember they're babies and will cry for anything.. they'll be fine  :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 22:42:14 PM
the poor little kitties keep crying and up close you can see the fleas crawling on them, i don't know what to do, shouldn't they have died by now?

was on the phone to my hubby earlier and told him the hole story and then i got really upset cause i just don't think i am a very good mum and i miss him so much.

i would be totaly alone if i didn't have you guys, thank you xxx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 08, 2008, 22:52:33 PM
What did the vet use on them for fleas?  Some of the treatments require the fleas to bite them first before they die so you'll still see live ones for a while.

Ruth is right, I had a boy kitten Riley and a girl kitten Kali... for the first day  :evillaugh:  Discovered at the vets that I had two boys so Kali became Lucas aka Lukey  :)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 23:03:02 PM
they used frontline in a spray bottle then rubbed it in.

the cat i had as a child was a girl but when we sent her to get 'done' the vet rang my mum at work to say actually holly is a he not a she!   :-[
but we still called him Holly. 

i don't know what i am going to do about names now....is floss a boys name?????
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 08, 2008, 23:13:42 PM
I've never used frontline spray but I know a lot of the rescues use it on tehir kittens so it must be good.  Floss is a bit girly but if it suits her him then there's no reason you can't stick with it.  I like Floyd for a boy which is similar but obviously doesn't keep in with your dental theme  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 23:24:30 PM
suppose floss is a little too girly.....


i have gone all itchy since i found out about the fleas, stupid question can i catch them?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 08, 2008, 23:30:10 PM
You can't 'catch them' as such as you don't have any fur for them to live in but they can bite you  :shy:  From what I gather the kittens have been kept in one room with no carpets and seeing as you've only had them such a short while the rest of your house should be flea and flea egg free, now you've sprayed the kitchen and washed bedding etc you should get on top of the problem fairly quickly. 

If I were you I'd spray the spare room you quarantined them in while doing the kitchen and if you're worried about getting bitten you can spray mosquito spray on yourself tonight to put them off, I really don't think you'll have a problem though as I like i said you've not had them long and have done everything you can to wipe them out.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 08, 2008, 23:48:47 PM
yep sprayed spare room, don't have any mosq spray but once i have clean pj's on i prob will be fine.  i just sprayed spare room again and shut door on it.

thank you for your advice, i will let you know howwe get on tomoz

TF xxx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 09, 2008, 07:17:30 AM
How was last night?  Hope you're feeling a bit chirpier this morning and not worrying yourself quite so much.    :hug:


Yep, think if they're both little lads, Floss is a tad girlie.  I think Floyd's a good suggestion Helen.  Better than Fluoride, which does maintain the dental theme, but could be a mouthful (sorry - no pun intended)  :shy:

Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 09, 2008, 07:55:13 AM
am not feeling very cheerful this morning, they seem all unsteady on their feet and i have to leave them now to go to work, finish at lunch time today.

i just want them to be healthy.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 09, 2008, 08:01:57 AM
If you're at all worried TF, the vets won't mind you giving them a call to discuss any concerns you might have, and it might help to put your mind at rest.  I would think that the vet would've given them a kitten check when you were there with them last night, but there's no harm in having a chat with the practice if you're worried.  :hug:  I think sometimes maybe we just feel over-anxious with our babies, because we want the very best for them, but that can't be a bad thing, because it means we care. 
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on July 09, 2008, 09:19:22 AM
 :hug: You're ok. They will be fine.

As Sue says contact the vet to get some reassurance. THey're only ickle so they are going to be a little needy. Don't worry, as they will keep themselves entertained with each other, and they will most likely sleep.

The fleas will go, it just takes a little time.  :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Yvonne on July 09, 2008, 14:05:01 PM
They are so beautiful you must love them to bits !!

 :ahh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 09, 2008, 17:14:12 PM
i definately do feel better today, they are everso timid though  :(

about to tackle the combing, anyone got any tips before i get going? thought i would do it in the kitchen where they have been living, or should i do it in the spare room where they were last night where there is carpet and easier to clean afterwards????
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Bazsmum on July 09, 2008, 18:55:35 PM
The little blighters (fleas lol!) should be a lot slower now.....Make sure you pop any live ones between your nails before getting rid!  :sick:

Good Luck....I replied to your "Flea thread" in Health & Behaviour sect also!  ;)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Bazsmum on July 09, 2008, 19:00:05 PM
Oops! I have replied here!  :shy:

http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,16214.0.html
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 09, 2008, 20:06:46 PM
i did it and they didn't struggle or anything, i am so proud of them! :Luv:

...although i did see one little friend fly off before i could even drop the comb to get it, little bugga, so i put the babies in there clean basket etc and put them in the clean spare room with food and litter tray have now sprayed whole of kitchen again (i did it in there on a white towelcause tepe started to really panic on the slippy bath i thought i would do it in the kitchen on a towel and floss watched intently)

so have resprayed the kitchen and will leave it for the hour thenwash the kitchen down again and put them back in, few another manic evening.

they are wrestling each other in the spare room when i left them.

Rhiannon
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on July 09, 2008, 20:23:05 PM
Rhiannon, you have done wonderfully. It will become less daunting each day, I promise. These little beings worm their way into our hearts to effectively.

Your support network is here, that's what we do best  ;)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 09, 2008, 22:26:03 PM
oh thank you Ruth thats really lovely. i keep crying all the time cause they look confused when i move them room to room, also i miss Mike (hubby) loads and he isn't coming home this weekend  :( i even slept in his dressing gown last night, also i watched hollyoaks tonight (sad i know) it was a funeral and i balled my eyes out, im hopeless.

i do feel a lot better now that i think i have eliminated the cheeky blighters, fingers and toes crossed they are gone.

you all left some lovely and extremely helpful tips, you have certainly made this transition period a lot smoother  :thanks:

Rhiannon (TF) xxx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 10, 2008, 18:19:54 PM
Hi Rhiannon   :hi:

How are your little bundles of mischief today? 
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 10, 2008, 18:30:19 PM
they seem a lot happier today which is really encouraging, they still aren't very interested in me, but i am stroking them and picking them up occasionally just so they have that human contact soon they will be ready to come over to me. they love their toys and floss is obsessed with tepe's tail, they wrestle all the time which is quite funny to watch.

they keep standing in there mess in the litter tray when they try to cover it back over  :sick:

i am just so grateful for all the advice, thank you Sue

Rhiannon x
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 10, 2008, 18:36:04 PM
It sounds to me like they're settling in really well.  Because there are two of them, they will play with each other quite a lot, but they'll be getting used to you, whether you realise it or not, and they'll know you're their Number 1 Mum.   ;D  Think maybe you were feeling a bit unsure of yourself at first, probably because you're on your own at the moment with Mike being away, and it's quite a big step bringing two little bundles of fluff into your home then doing a vet's trip and the whole de-fleaing and worming thing when you're new to it.  Sounds to me like you're shaping up wonderfully well as Tepe and Floss's Mum  :hug:  ;)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 10, 2008, 20:49:33 PM
thank you you a really kind, it is a lot harder than i remember, it'sreally hard work to keep up with them with the constant feeding, pooping, and cleaning...endless at times i do wonder if i did the right thing cause taking them both on but i know eventually they will settle and life wil be a different pace. 


i have found it really dificult doing this on my own aswell, not only are they a challenge but i miss mike so much, i am so emotional at the moment keep crying all the time (even you last couple of post to me have got me teary eyed).

we put an offer on a house today one that we saw last weekend, they sellers want more i hate this whole battle of wills, feels like my life is in someone else's hands.

in the picture you can see the wine rack thay have take refuge to when they get a bit unsettled which isn't ideal but right now i am fine with it cause i would rather them run and hide there than run behind the fridge or tumble dryer.

i went into the kitchen earlier and found one of them in the second from top wine shelf any tips on how to keep them from getting on the surfaces, i thought it would be a long while until i would have to deal with this problem.



(http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p400/toothfairyrgp/07072008137.jpg)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 10, 2008, 20:59:31 PM
Let them choose their own wine, Rhiannon.  It'll save so much grief in the long run!  ;) :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 10, 2008, 21:10:00 PM
ummm cats on worktops ... that age old issue.  Personally I have never stopped any of my lot getting onto the work surfaces ... it saves so much stress in the long run  :naughty:  I used to try lifting them down every time they jumped up but then it just became a battle of wills and I have to say cats have alot more patience than I have and they would simply wait until I left the room then jump up again  :rofl:  Also as I give my furries a free run of the house when I am at work all day it hardly seemed fair to make them stay off the worktops when I was at home as I knew full lwell they would jump up the minute I left the house.

As long as you keep the surfaces clear and wipe them down regularly (Milton fluid is good) I can't see a problem but that's just my view.

Cat's are not like dogs and the more you try to train them the more they will rebel!  Cats are naturally curious so if you are doing something on the worktop they will invariably have to jump up to have a look to see what you are doing in case they are missing something!

Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 10, 2008, 21:15:19 PM
thanks girlies. i think theywould hurt themselves by getting down cause they are quite high. soon learn their lesson i guess.

Rhiannon x
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 11, 2008, 07:23:04 AM
Yep, all my puds have always jumped up on the benches.  Just keeping them clean seems to do the trick.  Haven't ever come down with anything nasty that I'd directly attribute to the cats (apart from obsessive compulsive disorder!  :evillaugh:)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: em1209 on July 11, 2008, 11:20:46 AM
Sounds like you're doing great being a new Meowmy to 2 such lovely ickle furries. It is all so daunting to start with, but you'll soon get into a routine with it all. And any questions, just ask as there are so many experienced people on here who are all willing to give good advice. It must be hard with Mike away, but think of what a great weekend you'll have playing with your new little monsters  :Luv: I've managed to get the afternoon off work today and so I told my 2 when I left this morning that I'll be back at lunch today and we can have lunch together in the garden (it was sunny when I left!!) and then play some fun games all afternoon, the cleaning can wait  :evillaugh:

My 2 had fleas when they arrived. When we picked them up the lady said oh they've got a few visitors on them and so we weren't too worried. The next morning when we went down to the kitchen, their bed which had one of my old black jumpers in, was covered in white fleas eggs. We went and got some frontline spray from the vets and so within 12 hours of coming home the poor little babies were drenched with a "flea spray shower", and weren't too impressed! They looked so sad and grumpy, I felt so mean. But the fleas started to fall off and the kitchen floor was covered, they must have been so uncomfortable and itchy poor things. But touchwood we haven't had any more problems with fleas and now I have a huge bottle of expensive flea spray sat in the cupboard  :tired:!

With their names, I know it's probably going to sound really really stupid, but can you not just swap them round, so Floss for the girl and Tepe for the boy?

With the worktops, it's so hard trying to stop them. We've got a small winerack built into our kitchen, smaller than yours, so each hole fits one bottle. Polly went into the bottom hole first and then they discovered that they could climb up it like a ladder to get onto the worktop! As the shelf bits are removeable I was worried they'd fall so I ended up taking them out for a while. But they will get onto the worktops as it's new and they want to discover what's there. For the first couple of months we shut them in the kitchen at night, I used to go and check on them just before I went to sleep. I remember going in once and Polly was all tucked up in her bed and Fergus was no where to be seen. I eventually found him asleep on the worktop in the corner where the boiler is on the wall above, he was right tucked up in the corner bless him. he kept wanting to sleep there for some reason so I ended up putting a cosy blanket up there for him.

Honestly you're doing fine though, it's natural to feel emotional. Enjoy it whilst they're young and dinky  :Luv:  :Luv:  :Luv:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 11, 2008, 11:28:08 AM
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With their names, I know it's probably going to sound really really stupid, but can you not just swap them round, so Floss for the girl and Tepe for the boy?

Em, that's inspired!   Never thought of that.....!!  Hope you have a nice lunch with your two this afternoon
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Hannikat on July 11, 2008, 13:25:22 PM
Have a missed something? I thought they were both boys?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 11, 2008, 13:27:56 PM
But they are both boys!!!!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 11, 2008, 13:35:32 PM
 :doh: :doh:   :rofl: :rofl:   (Mad cat ladies....)  :P
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: em1209 on July 11, 2008, 15:16:07 PM
Quote from: Hannikat on July 11, 2008, 13:25:22 PM
Have a missed something? I thought they were both boys?

Oh yes, sorry, I had read the first part of this thread the other day and obviously forgot, told you it was a stupid comment  :rofl: !!! Ok, forget that plan then. Off to make a cup of tea and to find my thinking cap .............
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 11, 2008, 17:34:25 PM
bless you girlies thank you x

i keep chuckling to myself they keep wrestling with each other, last night tepe had floss pinned on the floor with his mouth round his throat and floss was yelping, i clapped really loudly and they stopped and then carried on, so i went off to bed and was wondering what i would wake up to this morning!

when they are running and jumping on each other for some reason they insist on doing it around and in the litter tray  :sick: i tried to wipe their paws but 5 mins later theyare covered! cheeky monkey's  :naughty:

i also ave a large can of flea spray for the house should i feel the need!

each day is getting better, i don't feel so out of my deapth.

i was sweeping the kitchen floor with a dust pan and brush and they thought it was a game and were trying to flick the bits back out of the dustpan, not at all helpful whilst trying to clean up as my land lord is coming tonight. i told them they had to be on their best behaviour hee hee.

 :thanks:

Rhiannon (TF)

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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Hannikat on July 11, 2008, 17:39:27 PM
hehe how cute! mine seem to do that as well, have a funny 15mins chasing each other! got a bit heated this afternoon lots of growling and hissing....bless!!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 11, 2008, 18:15:09 PM
Quote
was sweeping the kitchen floor with a dust pan and brush and they thought it was a game and were trying to flick the bits back out of the dustpan, not at all helpful whilst trying to clean up as my land lord is coming tonight.

 :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 12, 2008, 09:20:57 AM
i am so excited....last night before bed i  sat on the kitchen floor with my legs out and within 5 mins they were both lying down my legs purring then started wrestling. it was a real turning point, i am so pleased  :Luv:  i sat on the floor again this morning and they came up for another cuddle,(why do i never have my camera with me) i made the most of them being still and combed them which they seemed to enjoy untill floss started biting tepe's tail and they rolled off my lap and off they went rolling around the kitchen floor.

tepe seems to have food or something else similar looking on his fur tried to comb it out but it sort of matted i tried a damp cloth but didn't help, any suggestions?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 12, 2008, 19:59:04 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2:  See?  They loves their meowmy already!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 12, 2008, 21:12:21 PM
you were right all along...it just takes time and for me to be patient.

i love them so much

xxx :Luv:


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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Baggy on July 12, 2008, 21:48:33 PM
What a pair of cuties  :Luv:
Kittens are so sweet...and so demanding! Sounds like you're doing a great job  ;D
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 13, 2008, 17:20:22 PM
the kitten's are doing really well, i am so proud of them for being so brave to leave their mummy.  :Luv2:


they have been sneezing quite a bit yesterday and today, is that just dust etc or should i be worried.

Rhiannon x
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 13, 2008, 17:54:40 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: Ahh I'm so glad they are finally showing an interest in you.

I wouldn't worry too much about the sneezing ... they have probably just had their noses in a dusty corner (not doubting your cleaning abilities at all  ;) ).

If they develop runny eyes or start to show any other signs of illness I would of course get them off to the vet ASAP.

Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 14, 2008, 07:20:34 AM
Love the piccie Rhiannon!  :)

As Sam says, I wouldn't worry about the sneezing unless they show other signs of being off-colour, such as their eyes being sore, runny or the third eyelid coming across, or if they have upset tums and are listless. 

They don't sounds like they're listless - they sound like they're being typical explorer kitties!  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on July 14, 2008, 07:26:41 AM
 :waiting: want more photies... want more photies... want more photies.... want more photies.....want more photies..... (quick.. its the only way to get me to stop... post more photies..!!!) want more photies... want more photies..!!!!!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 14, 2008, 07:48:38 AM
 :evillaugh: :evillaugh:  Quick, Rhiannon - think you'd better post more photies.  She'll not stop, else!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 14, 2008, 19:27:14 PM
 ;D i was up really earlythis morning and posted some on the cat gallery and some of me on the owners gallery.

do not worry i will be posting many many more, i ama bit snap happy.....

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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on July 14, 2008, 19:30:05 PM
About time!!!!
:P

Lush lush lush, that top one is sooooo cute!!!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 14, 2008, 21:16:44 PM
Glad i could help you get your kitten fix!   :rofl:

i introduced them to the hall and stairs this evening they couldn't get up them quick enough! cheeky monkey's.

can i just ask whether or not i should be concerned cause they don't seem to be drinking any water...i held the water bowl up to tepe's mouth and he took a few laps but dismissed it really and floss wasn't at all interested, i put fresh out every morning and evening but it doesn't seem to go down at all.


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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on July 14, 2008, 21:20:22 PM
As long as you have fresh down regularly its fine. The wet food they eat has a lot of moisture so provided they're peeing its ok.

Cats are not natural drinkers so don't worry too much about it, providing they're toiletting the way they should.

Now please pack kitten in 2nd photo is bag and ship to me please..  :naughty:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 14, 2008, 21:40:43 PM
fraid not sweetie, they are all mine!  :Luv:

these pics are from late last night before bed....

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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 14, 2008, 21:47:39 PM
OMG I'm in love they are soooo cute.

As Ruth says I wouldn't worry too much about them not drinking much.  If you want you can try a different bowl (cats don't like drinking from things if they can see their own reflection in the bowl apparently) so a white china bowl is preferable to a dark coloured one!

But as long as they are peeing I'm sure they are fine.

Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 14, 2008, 21:53:00 PM
i love them soooooo much.

feel free to offer to cat sit!!!!!!!!

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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 14, 2008, 22:53:34 PM
do you have any advice on pet insurance?

i heard PetPlan is quite expensive and a friend of mine uses tesco and she thinks they are really good. 

who do you all use?????

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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 15, 2008, 07:07:18 AM
Rhiannon, your little babies are sooooo gorgeous!  I wouldn't be able to leave them alone.  :evillaugh:  They look happy, healthy and full of mischief - exactly how you want your cats to be.

Pet Insurance.  This one crops up often, and the pet insurance premiums vary because of so many different factors that it's really best to shop around and to see what's the very best cover you can get for your money.  Some policies have a limit on what they will pay out - ie, ours won't pay out for dental treatment, and won't pay out more than £1,000 for any one illness (I won't make that mistake again) whereas some will insure against an illness for the whole lifetime of the policy. 

We're with Petplan for Tess, and they've been okay although they are a bit pricey.  Am with Petsafe for Paddy.  They were cheap initially, especially as he was a senior kittizen when I first took their policy on, but because they put a ceiling on how much they'll cover for an illness I shot myself in the foot a bit with that one!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 15, 2008, 07:53:11 AM
i will do my research online tonight for insurance, thanks.

tepe's bottom was hanging over the edge of the litter tray this morning whilst i was making my porridge...nice  :sick:

he was meowing loads, i think  they are struggling with the wood based litter, i will go back to the previous one.  i was trying out different ones, one tray with normal gravel type one and the other with a wood based one, they have only been doing number 1's in the wood one so back to the normal, also i ran out of the the normal one so had to top that tray up with wood and tepe struggled.

just out of interest do you use for kitten's.

i hate leaving them to go to work but on tuesdays i am able to go home at lunch so it will only be a few hours before i see them again, they are currently wrestling each other.

they have their jab tomorrow, eek!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on July 15, 2008, 07:55:38 AM
I use Direct Line, and would change but since Lexy's cystitis and bladder stones are covered under this one I can't move. Its a bit pricey but I would rather keep her comfortable and know I can pay for her treatment.

Petplan has a good rep, and so does Axa I think (or I might be confusing things). If you do a search on the forum for Insurance you will probably find a few threads that have run which gives a good indicator of which ones to use.

I would only say that look for one that offers the pay out x amount per year per illness rather than per illness only.  Most will pay out £6000 per illness per year.. that's worth it.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 15, 2008, 07:58:29 AM
 :evillaugh:  But is a very cute little bottom!    ;D

I tried a few for Paddy and his brother when they were younger.  Flynn would use any kind, he didn't mind, but Paddy prefers the clumping style of litter, so now I tend to stick with Catsan.  There are a few people here who swear by a thing called chick crumb (I think!) which is also supposed to be excellent, but again it might be trial and error to see which your boys prefer.

Bet they'll be brave little soldjas when they go for their jabs.  :)

Aha - posted at the same time as Aunty Roof!  :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: sheryl on July 15, 2008, 11:45:07 AM
They are sooooo scrummy  :Luv2:

You could try chick crumb for their cat litter, a few of us on here use it and TBH I dont think I could use anything else now - just make sure if you buy it that its the non medicated type.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on July 15, 2008, 19:30:59 PM
Pet plan or AXA, avoid anything to do with E&L and always get cover for life not 12 months or per condition  ;D
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 16, 2008, 15:07:07 PM
thank you for the advice i have done a bit of researc and tesco does look good but have not agreed to anything yet, still going to look around. 

i take them for their first jabs this afternoon, eek!

i am using catsan (not hygiene) because it is so fine they think it is funny to flick loads on the floor because it scatters everywhere and they chase it...contantly sweeping up and they jump in and out of the dust pan then start wrestling again    :Crazy:

also tepe was lying in the tray playing with a ball when i got home today, cheeky monkey   :rofl:

they do keep me entertained
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Hannikat on July 16, 2008, 15:55:00 PM
Mine have a cheap fur mouse that they both love. Everytime I get it out for them one grabs it and runs for the covered tray. Safety I think because everytime the other kitten trys to enter they get greeted by a very loud growl and a light biff teehee. I've has to hand wash it a couple of times now sinced its always covered in used litter  :sick:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 16, 2008, 19:50:04 PM
Sooooooooooo proud of my furbabies  :Luv:  they were so good at the vets.

 i put there carrier in the kitchen this morning with the door open so they could play in it then this afternnon i put their blanket in it and they happily got in it fell asleep and off we walked to the vets, floss was quite the 'cool cat' didn't even flinch with the jab but tepe was quite distressed but soon got over it, they went back in the carrier whilst i was paying and booking the next one,  they had fallen asleep again! hee hee

 the vet and the nurse couldn't believe they were the same kittens, really healthy and a lot bigger and very content not like last tuesday.

yippee! give yourselves i big pat on the back because i couln't havegot through this week without any of you  :Luv2:

 :thanks:
 :thanks:
 :thanks:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 16, 2008, 19:57:45 PM
I still swear by Tigerino Nuggies cat litter (it's really fine like the catsan stuff but works out cheaper)  ;).

I tried woodbased litter and foxy refused to go in the litter  :innocent:

So pleased they had a good time at the vets and that Mr Vet was impressed with them .. just goes to show you are obviously doing everything right.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 16, 2008, 20:44:50 PM
where do you get your litter from?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 16, 2008, 20:51:47 PM
Zooplus: http://www.zooplus.co.uk/cj/shop/cats  (if you use this link ... of click on the ad at the bottom of the page ... purrs will get commission ... you also get 10% off your first order  ;) )

Tigerino nuggies does seem expensive but it last for ages, clumps well and keeps smells to nothing.  You can read reviews of all the products on the site.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 17, 2008, 06:58:56 AM
So pleased they were models of good behaviour at the vet  :)  You should be feeling very proud of yourself as a meowmy!  ;D
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 17, 2008, 07:51:25 AM
 :thanks:

woke up this morning, went downstairs to feed them etc but unfortunately one or both of them was sick in the night, the reason i think it could be both is cause it was in a few different places in the kitchen, if it was just one i think it could have been tepe as he wasn't his usual 'round my feet' self. on the bright side they both went nuts over their breakfast and inhaled the lot!

should i ring the vets just to check that it's nothing to worry about? cause just thinking it may have something to do with their jabs yesterday.... or just keep an eye on them?
i hope they are ok today when i am at work.

Rx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 17, 2008, 08:01:59 AM
The vet won't mind if you give them a quick call, just to reassure yourself.  :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Kittybabe (Ruth) on July 17, 2008, 08:11:11 AM
Sending a few extra snuzzles to them today  :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 17, 2008, 13:43:59 PM
i bumped into the vet nurse who we saw yesterday on my walk home to feed the kittens at lunchtime, i spoke to her about it and she said it is prob because of the jab but keep an eye on them and if they are quite unresponsive and stop eating call them.

i feel loads better now i have spoken to her.

just popped home to feed them and they seem to have not left any presents for me!

Rx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Dawn F on July 17, 2008, 14:46:05 PM
glad they are a bit better
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 17, 2008, 22:01:46 PM
helping me to log onto CatChat!

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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 18, 2008, 07:44:21 AM
oh dear,  i went downstairs this morning and one of the kittens was sick in the night again, i really don't want to leave them, but they were round my feet this morning waiting for their brekkie, and were eating it fine, although they did not eat as much as usual.

think i will call the vets.

Rxxx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 18, 2008, 16:37:32 PM
am taking them to the vets at 17:10 tonight

Rx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 18, 2008, 16:42:27 PM
Poor babies  :( I'm sure they will be just fine, it was probably a reaction to the jabs or wolfing their food down - hope the vet can put your mind at rest. Let us know how they get on  :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 18, 2008, 19:21:38 PM
the vet was really lovely, gave them both antibiotic jabs and a jab which he described as similar to our version of lemsip! also to feed tham sensitive kitten food, which i bought from them.

BTW i don't like catsan it goes everywhere although it seems to keep the smells down, think will try tigerino nuggies, i don'y drive so haven't been up o pets at home mike is back tonight so hopefully tomoz we will take a drive to see what they have.

i hope all your furbabies are ok, have to post some pics..... :shy:

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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 18, 2008, 20:49:18 PM
Sam, I have just purchased 2x bags of tigerino nuggies from zoolplus fromthe link below, will the comission automatically go to Purrs? or do i have to do something?

look forward to giving it a go!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 18, 2008, 21:05:23 PM
Pleased to see how poota literate these little babies are  :evillaugh:  Hope they're both well.   :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 18, 2008, 21:57:21 PM
they are so lovely, still have their moments of panic when i go to stroke them but if i sit on the floor they will chase each other with involves hiding behind me, jump over me etc so at least they are not avoiding me.
 after only 10 days i can't remember life without them  :Luv:

show me pictures of your cats...
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 18, 2008, 21:58:36 PM
Quote from: toothfairy on July 18, 2008, 21:57:21 PM
after only 10 days i can't remember life without them  :Luv:

That's what cats do to you  :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 19, 2008, 08:29:28 AM
I am so upset, one of the kittens has been sick again in the night  :'(
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on July 19, 2008, 20:42:39 PM
Are they eating too much? When dry food swells it cant always fit in! Also are you worming them regularly with a quality product?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 19, 2008, 20:52:47 PM
 :thanks:

i will take away some of their dry food just leave a little out so if they want to graze they can. the vet wormed them last Tuesday, and there was nothing that came through.

before i go to bed tonight i will take away their dry food.

we had an adventure today introducing them to the living room....under and behind sofas, they didn't want to come back out, very stressful they are asleep now, knackred them out i expect, well i am beat!


 :thanks: again for the advice  will let you know how i get on tonight.

Rxxx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: karenjet on July 19, 2008, 23:08:51 PM
Sooo cute, I love all these kitten pics.
We thought my Belle was a girl too, then found out he wasn't. But I've had him since the day he was born and couldn't see him as anything but Belle by that point. It's girly, but tough, he's stuck with it now  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 20, 2008, 08:36:48 AM
oh bless Belle

this has actually happened to me twice now, once with my childhood cat Holly but we kept his name the same, and now Floss short for Flosser, i though we best butch it up a lttle but Floss for short,  i think i can get away with that.!   :rofl:


Still Worried!

One of my little babies was sick again in the night :( tonight all their food is going, hopefully they will be fine tonight, i just find it wierd that it is only at night, i went to bed at gone midnight and they perfectly happy having a wrestle around the kitchen then lights out and i went to bed. this morning they were up about and starving couldn't eat it quick enough.

Poor little furbabies

Rxxxxx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 20, 2008, 22:35:58 PM
took this yesterday, wine at lunchtime is never a good idea!!!!!  :rofl:


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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 20, 2008, 22:48:26 PM
Quote from: toothfairy on July 18, 2008, 20:49:18 PM
Sam, I have just purchased 2x bags of tigerino nuggies from zoolplus fromthe link below, will the comission automatically go to Purrs? or do i have to do something?

look forward to giving it a go!

Hi ya,

Sorry to hear the babies have been icky ... I'm sure it's just a case of being little piggies  ;)

Re: the commission .. it will automatically go to Purrs.  I hope you like the Tigerino ... it is very fine and if your little ones are "diggers" it probably will also go everywhere.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 20, 2008, 23:05:12 PM
the catsan litter i though was rubbish cause when wet it practically welded itself to the bottom of the tray and i had to physically had to scrape the bottom of the tray everytime and  it just went everywhere so i changed to co-op own brand until this new one arrives, i must admit the co-op one is really good, no smells, clumps really well and is pink so you can see exactly where they pee. looking forward to seeing how this new one is.

i have taken away all their food tonight, no wet no dry only a water bowl on the floor, wish me luck, also i have finished the sensitive cat food, so i mixed the last sachet with a sachet of their normal food so i hope they do't get upset tummies cause i have had to change back to their normal one after having 2 days of sensitive one. soon find out!

they met their daddy on friday and they got on really well, mike has eft now so i took a picture of them having a cuddle before they left....
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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on July 21, 2008, 07:55:25 AM
How did they get on last night?  Hope you didn't wake up to any 'gifts'!  Cute pic by the way  :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 21, 2008, 09:31:40 AM
 :cheer:  woo hoo! no gifts this this morning (or there is and i just haven't found it yet!) all i left was water and that obviously did the trick, greedy monkey's! your babies are gorgeous, and your grey babie is looks so tiny. my husband fell in love with them, which i am really pleased about that i was a bit nervous cause i hadn't actually told him, until after the event eek!

i mixed their last sachet of the RC sensitivity food with one of their normal sachets last night and they had some last night and this morning and that hasn't effected them either which i am pleased about also.

i have all this week off so more playing and exploring!

Rx (TF)

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Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 21, 2008, 10:52:25 AM
Ahhhhh glad to see Daddy has fallen in love with them ... mind you it's very hard not to fall in love with little kittens.   They seem to have taken to him very well - always a good sign when a kitten falls asleep in your arms  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 21, 2008, 11:12:18 AM
 :Luv2: iam so pleased they got on, it was funny actually mike would go and make a cuppa, or a snack and would return about 30 ins later empty handed, says "he got distracted by the kittens!"

Bless, my 3 boys  :Luv:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 21, 2008, 20:45:01 PM
Did any of you see the Documentary on Animal Planet on Chernobyl: Life in the Danger Zone...? it was great, it was all about how nature has carried on after 20 years even though everything is radioactive, the main part of the documentary was following a family of cats, it was amazing and i it was really quite emotional.  i hope i wasn't the only one to see this.

Rhiannon (TF) x
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 21, 2008, 20:58:10 PM
Oh bum I missed it ... hopefully it will be on again really wanted to see it.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 21, 2008, 21:02:36 PM
Sue, i really hope you get to see it, well worth it.

i will look on SKY+ A-Z everyday and see if it comes up again and let you know.

how are your Furbabes today?

x
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 21, 2008, 21:11:36 PM
Sue?????? I'm Sam  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

I will keep on eye out for the programme but sods law this was the repeat and I'll never see it
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 21, 2008, 21:44:18 PM
 :notme: it was Tepe, little monkey......

 Doh!, sorry Sam, the blue stars confused me because Sue has them too!

Forgiven? :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 21, 2008, 21:45:47 PM
try iplayer, i know t shows BBC shows but t must do other channels aswell, or google it maybe?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 21, 2008, 22:48:32 PM
I'll forgive you ... but I think you better send me a present to make up for it ... Now what shall I have,  ummm I know how about two little kittens in a box  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 21, 2008, 23:08:47 PM
...me thinks err...NO! can i make you a cake instead, i am good at cakes.....:wish:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on July 22, 2008, 18:59:47 PM
Did you make that cake?  :shocked:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 22, 2008, 19:08:29 PM
not that actual one but i have made one like that, that picture was off google images, i always forget to take pictures of my decent looking cakes & desserts. i googled chocolate, strawberry, cream cake and that popped up and it looks just like on i made for my sisters birthday in feb, she is normally the one who makes everyone's (in our little family, not the world!) birthdays cakes but it was my turn this year, she loved it but her hubby was in her bad books cause he said she should make one and she didn't like him saying that.

i love baking but i was putting on loads of weight so had put them on hold for a bit, i have a rayburn and it's a dream to cook/bake with.

Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on July 22, 2008, 19:09:41 PM
It looks fab, did it have a recipe attached to it? :drool;
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 22, 2008, 19:15:05 PM
huh? not sure i will find out if not i will send you mine
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on July 22, 2008, 19:20:41 PM
I cant find it on google but i did find this :drool; :drool;

http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3092/ultimate-chocolate-cake (http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3092/ultimate-chocolate-cake)

I would love your recipie, i enjoy making cakes  ;D eating them is good too  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on July 22, 2008, 19:27:39 PM
Quote from: toothfairy on July 21, 2008, 23:08:47 PM
...me thinks err...NO! can i make you a cake instead, i am good at cakes.....:wish:

OMG .... YES YES YES .... there are three ways to win me round 1) Cats 2) Shoes 3) Cake  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 22, 2008, 19:38:45 PM
ooh that looks even yummier! chocolate is my fave!i just looked the cake picture i posted, it was off a website called Laura's cakes or something like that so there was no recipie. i will dig out mine, off the top of my head....i made 3 normal/basic sponge cakes with cocoa powder in sandwich tins the recipie said to slice one deep one into 3 but i am definately not that talented, sliced strawberries on each layer and it said to whisk double cream but i always cheat and use extra thick double cream which is soo thick and heavy, perfect i do always add a little bit of icing sugar purely to sweeten it but only a little. then it is really as simple as it looks, layer it up and cover it with cream as well (at this point you will understand why i buy extra thick cream and not beat it myself) occasioally i have crushed up merange nests (don't know the spelling, how awful) and mixed it in the last bit of cream that goes on the top.   personally i don't have that sweet of a tooth, (believe it or not) so i hardly ever use butter icing unless it is for someone else i generally use cream or cream cheese with icing sugar. BBC good food is the best place for cakes and bakes i get a lot of my ideas from there and adapt them for what need/want/crave!!!!!

this is my all time fave cake to eat and make, it is soooo easy

 Pineapple Cake
10oz Margarine (Stork)
8 oz Sugar (normal white)
14 oz Self raising flour
4 eggs
1 large tin of crushed pineapple (drained) can normally only be found in morrissons or sainsbury's, or blend up your own
1 large tin of pineapple chunks (drained)
4 oz Glazed cherries (halved, I use the whole tub otherwise it's a waste)
 
Cream the margarine with the sugar
Add the beaten eggs with few spoonfuls of flour (if it looks like its curdling add more flour)
stir
Add the cherries and pineapple
stir
then add the rest of the flour.
 
Fill 2 loaf tins already greased
 
Bale at 160 oc for 45- 60 Min's
 
Hope this makes some sort of sense. The recipe has been passed on to me so all the fancy words have been taken out.
 
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on July 23, 2008, 19:29:47 PM
 :thanks:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 23, 2008, 19:42:41 PM
the tigerino uggies arrived and although it smells nice after 5 mins of being in the tray the kitchen floor is covered in litter, ooh little monkey's and for the record they are diggers!!!!
so tomorrow i am off to buy a dust buster because i have 24 kg to get through and my back is killing me from being in the floor with a dust pan and brush.  :rofl:

i will let you know how i get on with the kittens using it.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on July 23, 2008, 20:08:29 PM
Well, I pop on here to see how the kittens are doing, and am horrified (as a Moddy body) to see the thread has degenerated into unwholesome and indecent photographs of chocolate and cream and - and - and cakes!!!   :doh:  Tasty looking stuff too.  Disgustin.  It's gotta stop.  I'm starving!!!   :evillaugh:  :drool;

Ah, spotted the blue star confusion.  Rhiannon, they just denote the dangerously mad Purrs members who have been, in a fashion, certified!!  :naughty: :rofl:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on July 23, 2008, 20:11:22 PM
They love to dig in fine clay because its lovely litter, when i first got lola & milly i tried wood pellets and they didnt dig - they spent the least amount of time as possible in the tray whilst looking really narked off!

You mention elsewhere about soiling away from the tray, did this happen when you changed the litter?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 23, 2008, 20:49:43 PM
it was all my fault, sorry Sue!  :wish:

i don't think it was them avoiding the tray i think it was until my tigerino arrived i had to use a co-op own brand instead as everywhere else was closed etc at first i thouht it was quite good but err no rubbish, i think it was lack of odour control, or maybe one of them over shot the tray slightly, after washing kitchen floor and putting in the new litter seems good so far, fingers crossed x

BTW they are having a blast running up and down the stairs.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 24, 2008, 15:48:09 PM
my kitchen looked like it was covered in snow when i got up this morning!
when the litter is wet and clay-like it is sticking on their paws and i am finding lumps of clay around the kitchen, is this normal with this litter???
hopefully they will soon learn not to stand in their mess, i hope.
i really like the fact it smells nice and i haven't noticed any accidents anywhere else so far.

hpe everyone is well and making the most of the sunshine  :wow:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Dawn F on July 24, 2008, 15:53:30 PM
what does this tigerino smell like??
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 24, 2008, 16:48:01 PM
Baby Tlac powder, i think so anyway
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Dawn F on July 24, 2008, 17:05:43 PM
I might give that a try for the upstairs tray - mil is coming for 5 week and is sure to notice what Mark calls the farmyard smell of the chick crumb!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on July 24, 2008, 19:08:21 PM
Quote from: toothfairy on July 24, 2008, 15:48:09 PM
when the litter is wet and clay-like it is sticking on their paws and i am finding lumps of clay around the kitchen, is this normal with this litter???
hopefully they will soon learn not to stand in their mess, i hope.

It is when they stand in it  :doh:  what also sucks about clumping clay is when they run in from the garden with wet feet to use the tray it sticks up their legs which they then shake off everywhere when they have finished  :tired:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on July 28, 2008, 19:14:25 PM
Iv made the big ch.oc cake, waiting for it to cool before making the topping :drool;
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on July 28, 2008, 21:52:49 PM
ooh, perfect comfort food on a stormy night like tonight.  i on the otherhand have eaten, melon and an activia yoghurt...fasten your seat belts!  :rofl:

put some in the post to us 3 here in soggy shropshire   :(

the kittens are quite freaked, but doing alright, my 2 brave boys  :Luv:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 03, 2008, 19:34:55 PM
how did your choccy cake turn out? think postman ate mine cause it never arrived!   :shify:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on August 03, 2008, 19:41:18 PM
It was lovely! The postman never got a parcel to deliver  :sneaky:  I had left over ganache that i dipped juicy strawberries in :drool;
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 04, 2008, 07:54:24 AM
gosh that sounds really yummy.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on August 04, 2008, 16:31:39 PM
It was delicious!!  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 06, 2008, 22:48:51 PM
Floss & Tepe had their second injection today, my brave babies  :Luv2:
 the vet said they are really happy kitten's and perfect size and weight for their age, 12 weeks already! i get to worm them this weekend, the vet did it last time, this will be a new experience!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on August 07, 2008, 16:27:17 PM
Ooo they are growing up!!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 18, 2008, 22:49:31 PM
Hi everyone

Floss & Tepe send kisses to all of you.

(http://i345.photobucket.com/albums/p400/toothfairyrgp/19072008279.jpg)


Do any of you know if there is a thred on here about pregnancy (women not cats) and soiled cat litter, my sister is pregnant and has a cat.

I hope everyone's furbabies are ok, F&T are fab, real cuties and really coming in to their own, OH and i were sat on the kitchen floor with them on Saturday night and floss was on my lap and tepe on OH's lap, tepe and i fell asleep and OH said that floss stared at me the whole time, didn't take his eyes off me, OH said it was like he was watching over me...bless my little boy's (&OH of course).

TF
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 19, 2008, 07:30:34 AM
Gosh, you can see changes in them already!  See they still like the culinary delights of your kitchen - wine rack, plate rack, spice rack....... :evillaugh:

With regard to your sister, are you thinking in terms of risk during her pregnancy?  I think that provided scrupulous hygiene is followed, wearing rubber gloves when changing the litter and having a good scrub afterwards, maybe with some spirit gel or antbacterial should be sufficient but I'm sure there'll  be others on here with direct experience who can answer this for you.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 19, 2008, 08:08:30 AM
cheers Sue x

as you can see they are still loving the corner unit, wine rack, plate rack etc...but not the spice rack tepe was sneezing!  :rofl:

they make me so happy xxx  :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on August 19, 2008, 08:21:12 AM
What's not to love about them?  They're fab,  :)

Tess came back from the dog groomers yesterday - looking very lovely and smelling rather nice.  So we thought.  She just made Paddy sneeze, and he kept looking at her with a kind of horrified disgust!   :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on August 19, 2008, 15:33:40 PM
The problem lies in old cat poop (over 24hours old) so regular removal and good hygiene is the way to go. Gardening also exposes you but no one ever blames that, always the cats! In terms of cats suffocating babies, a cot net will save the worry  ;D
Hope your sister doesnt get talked out of keeping her cat, many midwives, doctors and health vistors are anti cat and have allsorts of myths to tell people  >:(
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Rosella moggy on August 19, 2008, 16:04:09 PM
This seems to be a good article giving a lot of detailed information but basically agreeing with MM.

http://www.fabcats.org/cat_group/policy_statements/toxo.html
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 21, 2008, 21:48:00 PM
ooh thats great thanks guys, will pass that link on to my sister x

Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 21, 2008, 21:58:24 PM
can i give the kittens tuna from a tin? i only eat tinned tuna with spring water so there it is not in brine of oil.

i gave them some chicken and they loved it and i had cod the other day and gave them a tiny bit and they seemed to enjoy it, not even upset tummies.

also just a quickie, can i bath them? cause i have seen cat shampoo in the shops but have no idea if i should bath them.  they are not dirty just though they might benefit from a good wash i always think their paws seem dirty i do try and wipe their paws with a damp cloth and i do brush them every night before bed.

what do you think?

TF x
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 21, 2008, 22:21:02 PM
OMG haven't they grown  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:

Re: the tuna ... as long as it's not in brine they can have it as an occasional treat no problem.

Re: Bathing ... yes you can bathe them but it shouldn't be done too often as it washes all the natural oils out of their coat.  I tend to bath my lot about twice a year when they start moulting hair everywhere and brushing just doesn't seem to be working.  You need to make sure you are well prepared.  I have found it's a good idea to make sure both kittens are in the bathroom (door locked).  Lay a large towel on the floor.  make sure you have the top off the shampoo before you start.  run the bath and have enough water in it that your little ones can stand up and the water comes upto their tummies ... warm water ... NOT hot and NOT cold.  pick you little one up and place in the bath (facing away from you) hold them by the scruff of the neck (it's easier to control them this way) then off you go.  Make sure you rinse all the shampoo off them well then lift out plonk on the towel wrap up and give a good rub.  One down one to go.

I have found using a shower is a recipe for disaster as cats really DO NOT like showers but I have never had a problem washing any cat (even some really fiesty toms) in the way I described above.

Good luck.

Re: Cats and pregnancy ... you might be interested in this thread - http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,10672.0.html

and

http://www.conceptionhealth.co.uk/html/conception-help/myths/cats.htm

http://www.2ndchance.info/toxoplasmosis.htm
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 21, 2008, 22:33:37 PM
oooh you have got me all excited now, i want to give them a bath but i wont  :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 21, 2008, 22:42:33 PM
Go on you know you want to ... start em young and get them used to it.  :evillaugh:  It's best to do it on a nice warm day so they don't get cold. .... Word of warning though DO NOT laugh at them however much you will be tempted when you see them trotting round flicking their back feet and looking like skinny little rats.  They will never forgive you if you laugh!  :evillaugh: :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 21, 2008, 22:54:51 PM
if it is nice this weekend i wil do it, mike is home so he can 'help' i say help very loosely   :rofl:

i love them sooo much think i will go and give them a big cuddle now  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on August 22, 2008, 17:48:44 PM
Cats dont need bathing unless they are a) covered in something yucky like oil or b) have coats that need it eg. persians

Tuna, i compared tuna in oil, brine and spring water and they all had the same salt content!  :shocked: its easily addictive so as a small treat its ok but not a regular thing
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 25, 2008, 00:28:14 AM
well they are neither a or b so nevermind...maybe on their birthday!!!! they certainly loved the tuna, was gone in 2 seconds, they have had a run of the house for the whole day today and for the first time today they have been brave enough to jump on the sofa for cuddles and walk accross the lap top and press keys, so helpful!

i can't believe how muh i love them xxx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on August 25, 2008, 18:46:46 PM
They'll thank you for that decision! I dont see the point to unneccessarily stressing them, they are designed to keep themselves clean unlike stinky dogs  :sick: :rofl:

Glad they getting brave enough to venture out and about  ;D reckon we need to see photos of this  ;)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 25, 2008, 23:15:23 PM
[quote author=Millys Mum link=topic=16349.msg300344#msg300344 date=1219686406

Glad they getting brave enough to venture out and about  ;D reckon we need to see photos of this  ;)
[/quote]

Us last night....
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on August 27, 2008, 19:31:52 PM
 ;D :Luv:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 27, 2008, 22:44:48 PM
 :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 27, 2008, 23:28:05 PM
bless us! :hug: :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on September 07, 2008, 11:57:27 AM
after advice off threads on here i have invested in some new kitten food from zooplus, i am gutted they won't eat it! i have about 3 months worth of this stuff now, dam it!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on September 07, 2008, 20:08:13 PM
Typical!  :evillaugh: :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on September 07, 2008, 20:35:08 PM
 :rofl: sounds about right .... I'm sure if you keep trying they will eat it eventually  ;)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Dawn F on September 08, 2008, 10:13:34 AM
try putting  a little bit of it with whatever they are already eating, they are so conservative they need things done slowly!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on September 21, 2008, 23:26:17 PM
well they are enjoying the new food which is comforting.  we are enjoying lots lovely cuddles on the sofa all the time now i am so pleased, i evencriedthis evening whilst stroking them and them snuggling into me.

am i an official crazy cat lady???


HELP!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on September 21, 2008, 23:44:46 PM
Quote from: toothfairy on September 21, 2008, 23:26:17 PM
well they are enjoying the new food which is comforting.  we are enjoying lots lovely cuddles on the sofa all the time now i am so pleased, i evencriedthis evening whilst stroking them and them snuggling into me.

am i an official crazy cat lady???


HELP!

Too late, there is no helping you now - you're hooked  :evillaugh:  Glad they're enjoying the new food now too  ;D
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: sixfurballs on September 22, 2008, 15:07:31 PM
Nothing wrong with being an official crazy cat lady. I'm rather proud of the title :rofl:

They are gorgeous kittens.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on September 22, 2008, 20:30:01 PM
Yep you are now officially a crazy cat lady ... Great isn't it?  ;)

So pleased the little tinkers have taken to their new food ... they were just testing you to see if any else was forthcoming ... even kittens can be sneaky little so and so's!  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Lynds on September 30, 2008, 22:54:03 PM
They are both boys.

I've just been reading your story and I feel for you. It sounds like a difficult time in your life right now and you need to take one day at a time. Easier said than done I guess.

Lynds x

 :Luv:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on October 11, 2008, 09:55:48 AM
does anyone have any thoughts on kitten's deciduous (baby) teeth, will i see them come out? what age? cleaning?

i know that in humans baby teeth are effectively pushed out by the adult teeth and roots are resorbed naturally, that is why you see children's teeth without roots when they fall they are just the crown of the tooth, is this what kitten's teeth will be like?

i am sure that i should already know this quite ashamed that i do not.

for those of you who have been following the boy's progress over the months...they are doing really well and really coming in to their own, i think they are very happy and contented and everyone who meets them falls in love with them, but they are mine all mine!!!!  :Luv2:

but they are really freaked out when there is more than 2 people i the house they are fine with me and OH but add an extra couple of people and they are petrified and i feel awful for putting them in the situation. any tips?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived-with up to date pics!
Post by: toothfairy on October 11, 2008, 09:59:01 AM
thought i would post some pics for you all
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on October 11, 2008, 10:02:14 AM
...more

sorry, overload i know :Crazy:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 11, 2008, 13:41:54 PM
I've got a real soft spot for these two beautiful boys  :Luv2:  Gorgeous pics  :Luv2:

As for the teeth, the boys had double teeth until one day the double set was no longer there.  They used to chew the tear off strips from Bozita cartons and there were tiny spots of blood on there but other than that the teeth just disappeared  :shify:  I did find a front fang and put it 'somewhere safe' - unfortunately I have no idea where that was and I've since moved and the tooth didn't appear!

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/P_edits/LucasRiley3001Small-1.jpg)

As for being frightened of visitors, as they don't go outside their world is you and OH so when new people are introduced into their environment ie your house they're bound to be scared.  My boys are the same, if it's someone they don't know they are very wary and will often hide, if it's someone they've met a few times they are normally fine with them after a few minutes and if it's someone they know well they are just their normal selves with them.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on October 11, 2008, 14:55:27 PM
thats such a lovely thing to say, thank you :Luv2:

Quote from: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 21, 2008, 22:42:33 PM
Go on you know you want to ... start em young and get them used to it.  :evillaugh:  It's best to do it on a nice warm day so they don't get cold. .... Word of warning though DO NOT laugh at them however much you will be tempted when you see them trotting round flicking their back feet and looking like skinny little rats.  They will never forgive you if you laugh!  :evillaugh: :evillaugh:

you'll never guess what tepe did today...OH had a bath and had gotten out tepe came in and started playing with the dripping tap and ........fell in to the bath FULL of water, he scampered out with the help of OH and hid, i must admit we did laugh (a lot)  :rofl: but we gave him a rub down with a warm towel and wrapped him up and had cuddles on the sofa.  :Luv:

bless my little tepe
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on October 12, 2008, 22:58:19 PM
Wow haven't the boys GROWN!!!!  They are gorgeous.

Poor Tepe ... falling in the bath!  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: 

I love the pic of one of the boys lounging in the bath ... very cute.  Have you tried the ping pong ball in the empty bath game?  My lot have hours of fun clattering about in the bath.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Hannikat on October 13, 2008, 12:33:35 PM
Izzy tooth feel out last week, there has a lot of blood and I panicked, luckily a found the tooth so knew where the blood was from. I've put it in  a tricket box for safe keeping. As your boys were born on the same day as Izzy and Bella I guess their's will be falling out now too!

As for the ping pong in the bath game I'm soooo gonna try that tonight!!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on October 20, 2008, 05:42:35 AM
the kittens have runny tummies  :( :sick:

i have put them back onto Bozita, i had run out so they they were back on to felix for about 3 weeks until zooplus delivered!

yesterday, they both had really bad runny tummies so i have put them back on felix, i feel awful!

my poor boys
 :(
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on October 20, 2008, 07:26:19 AM
sending little gentle tummy rubs for them both, and a hug for you.  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Janeyk on October 20, 2008, 10:53:42 AM
poor kitties hope they are better today, they do look lovely on the photos and very close  :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 20, 2008, 10:55:00 AM
Poor little boys, hope they're feeling better today.  My boys send a healing head kiss each :care:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on October 23, 2008, 23:32:42 PM
thank you for all the get well kisses, they are sending kisses back xxxx xxxx
 :Luv: :Luv:

i have decided to put collars on them, we are in the middle of buying a house and if i choose them to go outside or they run off i wouldfeel happier with them having collars because the will look like they belong to someone then.  i would like them to get use to wearing a collar whilst they are still young...also one of patients said not to fuss around with it just put it on and leave them to it, don't put it on for 10 mins a day to break them in gently...which is what i had intended to do!  :-:


well, how  :censored: do i fell now? i put them on the boys and they fiddled with them a little then got really confused but the bell tinkling not realising it was attched to them, it was quite funny actually to watch them looking all confused, bless  :Luv2:
it gets worse.....floss started to make a funny noise and i look over and he ad manaed to get his lower jaw stuck in his collar and couldn't get it out and was totally freaking out and wheezing like he couldn't catch his breath, he was really panicking and i was crying, it was such a horrible sounf and he would nit stay still so i could take it off instead everytime i tried he was wriggling that much i was making it worse so in the end i cut it off,  :censored: knows how i managed not to cut floss open with us both having a panic attack.

he was so traumatised so i took tepe's off aswell (at this point he was starting to get quite wrestless with it on), now all evening floss has sat on his own in the kitchen looking really sorry ofr himself, i feel awful!


how on earth am i going to cope next month when i take them to be snipped and chipped?
TF x


Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: psychopunk on October 24, 2008, 15:05:23 PM
I know the feeling.  :hug: Being first time cat owner slave  :evillaugh:  makes me a bit overprotective too.

About snipping. Vet told me it's best to do it when they are 3-6 month old. 3 definitely seems too early, I would leave at least until 6. What age are your kittens gonna be?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on October 24, 2008, 18:08:02 PM
5 months they will be, they definately have 'them' aswell lol  my vet said anything after 5 months as long as they have dropped, which they definately have. also we live in a rented house at the moment and i know we would loose our rather large deposit if any of them sprayed!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on October 24, 2008, 19:31:12 PM
6months is the latest it should be done pyschopunk, its not unheard of for 4 month olds to come into heat. Its safe to do surgery on small animals these days and if it could stop alot of these 'accidental litters'  it would make the UK a better place.

TF, neutering doesnt stop cats from being able spray! It means they wont spray to attract a mate but if stressed they can still physically spray urine.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on October 24, 2008, 23:26:39 PM
 :omg: i did not know that!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: psychopunk on October 25, 2008, 15:24:05 PM
Thanks for info Millys Mum! I think we will do it when he's gonna be 5 month old, but anyway I will make sure my kitten doesn't go outside before he's neutered and microchipped.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) on October 25, 2008, 19:08:50 PM
Rufus is 22 weeks and he was neutered very recently. He is absolutely fine and you would never know he'd been through an anaesthetic if you weren't told. It is a really safe procedure that they can cope with from 16 weeks old. (CP recommendations) I have even known a successful castration to be done at 12 weeks with no ill effects. It's no issue as long as the testicles have dropped. The only reason I waited til 22 weeks was because I would not have been able to drop him off and pick him up in the weeks before because of work. Get them in ASAP and they will be happy kitties who will be able to venture into the big wide world without fear of unwanted litters or testosterone-driven fighting or roaming.


Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Millys Mum on October 25, 2008, 19:13:29 PM
Quote from: toothfairy on October 24, 2008, 23:26:39 PM
:omg: i did not know that!

Many people also think females cant spray, Lola is always squirty squirty round the garden  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on October 25, 2008, 21:19:10 PM
Quote from: Millys Mum on October 25, 2008, 19:13:29 PM
Quote from: toothfairy on October 24, 2008, 23:26:39 PM
:omg: i did not know that!

Many people also think females cant spray, Lola is always squirty squirty round the garden  :evillaugh:

how  :censored:am i?i did not know thst either!

Quote from: Debsymiller on October 25, 2008, 19:08:50 PM
Rufus is 22 weeks and he was neutered very recently. He is absolutely fine and you would never know he'd been through an anaesthetic if you weren't told. It is a really safe procedure that they can cope with from 16 weeks old. (CP recommendations) I have even known a successful castration to be done at 12 weeks with no ill effects. It's no issue as long as the testicles have dropped. The only reason I waited til 22 weeks was because I would not have been able to drop him off and pick him up in the weeks before because of work. Get them in ASAP and they will be happy kitties who will be able to venture into the big wide world without fear of unwanted litters or testosterone-driven fighting or roaming.




the boys are 22 weeks this week (if my maths are correct) and they are being 'done' Tuesday 25th November.
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on November 17, 2008, 20:58:45 PM
the boys are being chipped and snipped next tuesday!!!!  they have only just started to love me again after abandonong them in the cattery and now they will hate me all over again  :innocent: i did not think this through very well!

i am so proud of my boys, they have been poorly this week but they have bounced back....that's my boys xxx

thought i would update you with some pics....



the last picture is so funny, i put the carry case out hours before we were due to go and the were playing in it and hiding from each other, it was very entertaining and then all goes quiet and i look round and they are both tucked up and ready to go!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on November 17, 2008, 21:02:05 PM
Beautiful boys  :Luv2: They'll be absolutely fine, it's a relatively minor op - as long as they get some juicy chicken for tea I'm sure they'll forgive you  :)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Janeyk on November 17, 2008, 22:33:35 PM
glad your boys are better R they are very cute  :Luv: :Luv: and I'm sure they'll soon forgive you again after next week, let us know how they get on
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on December 17, 2008, 22:38:02 PM
just an update...

the boys had their little 'op' today and they are just fine, they practically inhaled their dinner so they must be fine! :briggin:

apart from today they have been really healthy for a few weeks, difinately took a few weeks to get that virus out of their system...my poor boys.

the VN's were amking a real fuss over them when i took them in and in true Floss and Tepe fashion they were lapping it up!  :evillaugh:

want to see some recent piccies?
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on December 18, 2008, 09:47:26 AM
Glad they're no too traumatised by having their body parts stolen  :evillaugh:  I can't believe how big they've got - gorgeous boys  :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Janeyk on December 18, 2008, 09:56:26 AM
awwww, they're lovely   :Luv2:  glad they're ok
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on May 19, 2009, 13:19:34 PM
guess what....the boys had thier first birthday on friday!!!!  :wow:

can you believe it? 1year olds already, funny thing is i still refer to them as my babies and when telling people i have kittens then they see them and i get "OMG they are huge"

i will post some up to date pics shortly.

TF
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on May 19, 2009, 21:30:02 PM
belated :birthday:

Tepe & Floss :wow:

Hope you had a great day with lots of extra treats and cuddles  :) The boys insisted on throwing a mini party held in your honour  :)

(http://i195.photobucket.com/albums/z202/Lucas_Riley/15062007.jpg)

They'll always be your babies  :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Dawn F on May 20, 2009, 16:36:51 PM
can't believe its been that long since you got them!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on May 20, 2009, 19:56:43 PM
well i got the the first week in July so not quite a year since they came to me but i must say it has gone soooo fast
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on May 20, 2009, 21:04:10 PM
aren't they huge!
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Bazsmum on May 22, 2009, 12:40:15 PM
What bodybuilding gym do they attend?  :evillaugh:

They are beautiful!  :Luv2: :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Daisymac on May 22, 2009, 16:10:33 PM
Quote from: Bazsmum on May 22, 2009, 12:40:15 PM
What bodybuilding gym do they attend?  :evillaugh:

They are beautiful!  :Luv2: :Luv2:

 :rofl: :rofl:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on May 22, 2009, 20:19:27 PM
Quote from: Daisymac on May 22, 2009, 16:10:33 PM
Quote from: Bazsmum on May 22, 2009, 12:40:15 PM
What bodybuilding gym do they attend?  :evillaugh:

They are beautiful!  :Luv2: :Luv2:

 :rofl: :rofl:

the thing is is that they are not fat they are just massive  :)
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 15, 2009, 16:48:49 PM
HI All

It's been a while but i am back on purrs after a looong absence- had loads going on (good and not so good)

thought i would give an update on the boys...

the boys have been with me for a year and a month now and i couldn't even imagine life without them...they now go outside to play i don't think they go very far because they pop off for an hour then come back then off again and come back etc... they are so cute bless em'

they are so clingy at night now, more than they ever have been before, they sleep right up next tpo me and hardly move til it's time to get up, i love it an wouldn't have it any other way.

they love me leaving the utility room tap dripping in the day, they can play and drink at the same time...hours of fun.

one of the boys decided to bring a present in the house for me, on Thursday i came home to feathers everywhere and a bloody fleshy bit but no bird!!! eek!  i thought i will either find it when it starts to smell (not nice i know but i just couldn't find the bloddy thing anywhere (excuse the pun) or they have taken it back outside.

but yesterday i came home to a room full of flies and i said to OH that this bird is still here somewhere so we picked up the sofa and there the little mite was (not so little though, it was actually quite a size!)

pics to follow!

TF





Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: nicter on August 15, 2009, 21:47:53 PM
there the little mite was (not so little though, it was actually quite a size!)
pics to follow!

Not of the dead birdie I hope !! :rofl:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Dawn F on August 17, 2009, 16:24:49 PM
good to hear from you, hope you have sorted out all the not so good stuff
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on August 17, 2009, 18:19:38 PM
Seem to be on the right track now (OH stuff). Will try and post updated pics of boys tonight.
TF xxx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on August 17, 2009, 22:55:11 PM
Woo Hoo you're back ... so pleased to hear that the boys re doing well and perfecting their hunting skills!  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Has it really been a year and month since they arrived??? My it doesn't seem that long.

Looking forward to hearing more of their antics and of course seeing pics of the handsome lads.

Sam xxxx
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on October 03, 2009, 16:53:47 PM
just a few updated pics of the boys x
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Bazsmum on October 03, 2009, 20:32:27 PM
Aw! They are both lovely!  :Luv2:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Tiggy's Mum on October 03, 2009, 20:59:26 PM
I have a serious soft spot for your boys  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: Looks like they've well and truly settled in to their new home and the garden  ;D

Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: toothfairy on October 03, 2009, 22:57:29 PM
Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on October 03, 2009, 20:59:26 PM
I have a serious soft spot for your boys  :Luv2: :Luv2: :Luv2: Looks like they've well and truly settled in to their new home and the garden  ;D



your so lovely Helen thank you x 

i went back and read this whole thread and got all tearful  :)

tonight one of them brought in a rodent of some description already decomposing complete with maggots all over the dining room  :sick: :sick: :sick:

wouldn't change them for the world!  :Luv:
Title: Re: The kittens have arrived
Post by: Starpixie on October 13, 2009, 21:53:37 PM
I just read through this whole thread. What a gorgeous pair of boys you have! Lovely to see them growing up in the pictures!