Topic: The kittens have arrived (Read 42991 times)

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #190 on:** October 11, 2008, 13:41:54 PM »

I've got a real soft spot for these two beautiful boys

Gorgeous pics

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

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!

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.

toothfairy · « **Reply #189 on:** October 11, 2008, 10:02:14 AM »

...more

sorry, overload i know

toothfairy · « **Reply #188 on:** October 11, 2008, 09:59:01 AM »

thought i would post some pics for you all

toothfairy · « **Reply #187 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!!!!

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?

Lynds · « **Reply #186 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

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #185 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!

sixfurballs · « **Reply #184 on:** September 22, 2008, 15:07:31 PM »

Nothing wrong with being an official crazy cat lady. I'm rather proud of the title

They are gorgeous kittens.

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #183 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

Glad they're enjoying the new food now too

toothfairy · « **Reply #182 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!

Dawn F · « **Reply #181 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!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #180 on:** September 07, 2008, 20:35:08 PM »

sounds about right .... I'm sure if you keep trying they will eat it eventually

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #179 on:** September 07, 2008, 20:08:13 PM »

Typical!

toothfairy · « **Reply #178 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!

toothfairy · « **Reply #177 on:** August 27, 2008, 23:28:05 PM »

bless us!

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #176 on:** August 27, 2008, 22:44:48 PM »

Millys Mum · « **Reply #175 on:** August 27, 2008, 19:31:52 PM »

toothfairy · « **Reply #174 on:** August 25, 2008, 23:15:23 PM »

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Glad they getting brave enough to venture out and about

reckon we need to see photos of this

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Us last night....

Millys Mum · « **Reply #173 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

Glad they getting brave enough to venture out and about

reckon we need to see photos of this

toothfairy · « **Reply #172 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

Millys Mum · « **Reply #171 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!

its easily addictive so as a small treat its ok but not a regular thing

toothfairy · « **Reply #170 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

i love them sooo much think i will go and give them a big cuddle now

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #169 on:** August 21, 2008, 22:42:33 PM »

Go on you know you want to ... start em young and get them used to it.

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!

toothfairy · « **Reply #168 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

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #167 on:** August 21, 2008, 22:21:02 PM »

OMG haven't they grown

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

toothfairy · « **Reply #166 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

toothfairy · « **Reply #165 on:** August 21, 2008, 21:48:00 PM »

ooh thats great thanks guys, will pass that link on to my sister x

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #164 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

Millys Mum · « **Reply #163 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

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

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #162 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!

toothfairy · « **Reply #161 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!

they make me so happy xxx

Sue P (Paddysmum) · « **Reply #160 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.......

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.

toothfairy · « **Reply #159 on:** August 18, 2008, 22:49:31 PM »

Hi everyone

Floss & Tepe send kisses to all of you.

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

Millys Mum · « **Reply #158 on:** August 07, 2008, 16:27:17 PM »

Ooo they are growing up!!

toothfairy · « **Reply #157 on:** August 06, 2008, 22:48:51 PM »

Floss & Tepe had their second injection today, my brave babies

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!

Millys Mum · « **Reply #156 on:** August 04, 2008, 16:31:39 PM »

It was delicious!!

toothfairy · « **Reply #155 on:** August 04, 2008, 07:54:24 AM »

gosh that sounds really yummy.

Millys Mum · « **Reply #154 on:** August 03, 2008, 19:41:18 PM »

It was lovely! The postman never got a parcel to deliver

I had left over ganache that i dipped juicy strawberries in

toothfairy · « **Reply #153 on:** August 03, 2008, 19:34:55 PM »

how did your choccy cake turn out? think postman ate mine cause it never arrived!

toothfairy · « **Reply #152 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!

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

the kittens are quite freaked, but doing alright, my 2 brave boys

Millys Mum · « **Reply #151 on:** July 28, 2008, 19:14:25 PM »

Iv made the big ch.oc cake, waiting for it to cool before making the topping

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