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That's a good idea about putting the leftovers in a glass bowl.  I didn't think that they may not like the "tinny" taste.  I know I can't stand that taste! I keep reading that kittens should have as much food as they want.  So I guess that's why I keep leaving the dry out all the time.  I worry...

I was concerned about the same thing.  But yes, they are being free-fed dry (in response to another poster).  I know I shouldn't be doing that, and do have plans to change that.  So since they are being free-fed dry, they are getting more than just the 1 can of wet.  When I feed them wet, I will...

I'm actually using the 3 oz cans, but they don't eat very much in one sitting, so I usually still don't get through an entire can for one meal.  I sometimes do use the 5.5 oz cans, and those things are in the fridge forever until I can get through them!  Sometimes I can sneak a little cold food...

Hello all, Not sure if this was supposed to go in nutrition or the behavior forum. Anyway, I have two cats, 4 1/2 months and 7 months.  They will eat wet food if it is a fresh can and just opened.  They do not finish a can in one sitting, so I refrigerate any leftovers.  They will not eat the...

Hi Rachelinaz - I'm sorry your little one is getting beat up on.  I sort of knew you were supposed to introduce them slowly, but I was stupid and impatient and rushed the process.  Some people on here have suggested to re-introduce and follow the procedure more closely.  Maybe that would work...

Bennetts Mum - I totally understand what you mean about missing the cuddles and just being sad that your sweet girl has become distant.   My girl is the light of my life, but recently has been going through a bit of an aloof period due to a new kitten being introduced.  While I can't really...

UPDATE: I was going to go through the re-introduction process like some of you suggested, but our new kitten and resident cat are really getting along so much better now.  It seemed counter productive to separate them now that things have really improved.  The fighting has turned more into...

When I first got my cat, I had turned on an oil warmer that released a scent throughout the house.  My cat must have been sensitive to the scent because she started sneezing a lot.  After awhile, she started sneezing blood.  I'm guessing she ruptured a blood vessel from so much sneezing?  Once I...

These are all such great tips.  As a new cat owner, I really appreciate all the great info in this thread.  I learned a few things just be reading!

Thank you all for your advice and understanding.  I guess we did rush the introduction process.  We will re-introduce more slowly and see what happens.  I do honestly see glimmers of hope.  We just got done all playing together, and it was pretty civil.  New kitty does dominate the toys, but...

Thanks for the reply, Andra. We got the new kitten about 4 days ago on 4/19.  Yes, I admit that is not much time for everyone to get adjusted.  I am hopeful that things won't always be like this, but I'm just scared that the older one will never be the same again.  I guess I am just impatient...

Hi all.  This is not necessarily a request for help (although it would be appreciated).  I really just need to "vent" because my husband would think I was crazy if he knew how I was feeling.  I'm pretty sure I won't be judged here.  :-) We adopted a 3 month old female orange tabby in February. ...

Well, I have increased the play time, and it seems to be working, at least at night time.  I think I tire her out so much that she ends up sleeping at night, rather than biting and scratching at me.  I have also started to set her down or walk away if she starts up, rather than trying to get her...

About 10 years ago I had an "incident" with a cat that left me terrified of them.  I refused to turn my back on one or really be around them.  Enough time has passed that I felt it would be OK to adopt, which my husband and I did.  I sometimes still feel a bit nervous around our new kitty, and...

As we were talking about adopting a cat a few weeks ago, I had thought about the option of declawing.  At that time, I didn't know how it was done or how barbaric it really was.  My good friend is a vet technician, and she just happened to be visiting during our adoption decision.  She told me...