How do mother cats 'correct' their kittens?
jane__ny
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Comments (19)Well, antibiotics are NOT going to help with anemia, and without proper veterinary treatment I'm afraid you're going to lose her. Isn't there another vet around who can really help? If she's doing that bad, she may need a blood transfusion which is expensive, but may save her life in the short term. Anemia is caused by something, and unless and until that cause is found and treated Meshka doesn't have much hope for survival. It depends on how far you can go with treatment of course. If you're not going to do anything else for Meshka, please euthanize her. She is suffering, and slowly dying of anemia is NOT a good death- it will take days. I'm glad the kittens are mostly doing well....See MoreHow Do I Choose Bet. 2 Kittens?
Comments (19)Thanks all for your responses. Well, I made my decision, and it is to choose the quieter, more shy kitten. One thing I realized I did not mention in my OP, was that my cat did have a companion he loved dearly, but she passed. She was playful, but let him be the boss. Actually, she did what she pleased, but she was clever at letting him think he was the king of the castle. As I mentioned, I was going to visit the two sister kittens again to decide. So, I did so, and I sat on the living room floor with them. The more outgoing one was VERY busy. My goodness, she was investigating everything, and exploring everywhere, and didn't have a hint of fear or timidity or hesitation. The only thing was, she was so busy, she didn't have any interest in me. Meanwhile, the more timid kitten was very scared the first few minutes and just didn't move. Then I took out a Cat Dancer, and got her attention. She played with it, and came out of her shell and showed how cute she could be. The more outgoing kitten was too occupied exploring everything to play with me or interact with me. Also, to echo what Bizabet said, my senior cat at home is very much like the outgoing kitten. My cat has never shown any fear his whole life, even at the vet. And he can even be a little aggressive toward delivery people or workmen he feels are invading his "kingdom". Although now that he is senior he has mellowed, but I think it might be a conflict with the kitten who is just as outgoing and unafraid as he is. I think he would like a kitten companion he could be big brother to, and be in charge of. I'll likely be posting back to let you know how they get along. I know that it could take anywhere from a few days to a few weeks for them to settle down, but I am certain I am choosing the right one....See Moreyoungest cat doesn't like new kittens
Comments (2)Maybe too many cats within a limited area. Just a thought. We had 3 that had a litter all at the same time-Oh that was fun. We had to keep one mom and kittens in one room and the other two were ok. The original mom became aggresive and we did have to watch her. Later when the kittens got older and got new homes it became better. I asked our vet and he said that some cats just plain don't get along with others. Just my own experience....See MoreHow to introduce kitten to older cat
Comments (2)I agree with Annz, though I don't think it's necessary to lock the kitten in a separate room unless the house is very busy with foot traffic or if there's no one present to supervise the kit. As long as the house is reasonably quiet and you or your daughter are there to supervise, let the felines both have their freedom in the house. Do NOT force interactions between them, but DO try to tease the kitten into friendly proximity with toys and treats. Don't fret if the kitten chooses to hide for a while, instead. An 8 week old kit has just lost the only security she's known in her life - her mom and littermates - and been thrown into a big, scary world all by herself. I'd be more alarmed if she didn't have a good hiding response. You and your daughter can and should comfort the baby as often as possible to help bolster her courage and help her feel safe and protected in her new world. Just don't try to force your older cat on her. The felines will make that connection themselves in time. Laurie...See Morejane__ny
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