I've never worked with a vet before that would do it before 4 months old. I know that, in dogs, spaying/neutering too young can lead to urinary problems as they get older, but I'm not sure if that's a worry with cats. I think the biggest concern I'd have is anesthesia complications- I honestly...
Well, that was easy. Both boys just used the box! They had just woken up, so I did their place in box, scratch with paws routine, and they both just walked away as usual. But then, little orange went back in and peed! Then gray followed right after!
Hello! My name is Jackie; Life-long cat lover, but new to this forum. I live in NE Pennsylvania, and work as a veterinary assistant. I currently share my home with lots of kitties! My own three cats, my sister's two (Jay and Loki, who I don't seem to have any pictures of), and my two foster...
They will lick formula off their paws/legs (after they've trampled through the dish of formula). All I have at home right now is dry kitten food, and I won't be able to get to the pet store until tomorrow, so I'm soaking the kibble in some warm formula right now. I'll see how they like that.
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That's good to hear. I haven't fostered kittens in a few years, but the ones I had before were litter trained by 4 weeks, so I was a bit concerned.
No, I haven't tried any solid food yet. I have tried formula in a shallow dish to see if they'll drink out of it, but no luck with that yet.
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I've got two orphaned kittens here that I've been caring for over the past 4 weeks, and I have some questions about litter training. The boys turned 4 weeks old on Thursday (June 21st), and I'm a bit concerned, as they are not urinating or defecating on their own yet- I am still having...