The reason we did it the way we did is the big holes allowed the cats to see each other clearly and touch but not fight. Also the holes are only at the bottom so it can't be climbed. Here's a picture of all my babies now :)
Hi There, yes that's true, I wouldn't use it with big aggressive cats. We were integrating a tiny orphan kitten so it was more to keep him safe while they got used to him.
Hi Everyone, we just completed a very successful integration of a kitten into a home with two older females. To save money we built this 'gate' out of Masonite board with big holes drilled in it. We put up removable hooks on the door frame and tied the board to the hooks to keep the cats...
Yes that all makes sense, thanks again for your response, I feel a bit better :) My girls have fallen madly in love with the little guy so we're desperate to make it work. Now I just have to convince the other cats it's a good idea!
Thanks so much for your response, it's really helpful. I'm praying you're right and he does test clear in a few more months but hate all this worry! We are concerned because being a very active baby (with no Mom or Siblings) he is really "bitey". He kind of play fights non-stop and is constantly...
Hi There, We have a beautiful 7 week old kitten we found abandoned and have hand raised around the clock. He is doing really well and is now 7 weeks and eating well and seems to be in very good health. Because we have two other cats (ages 8 & 9) FIV/FLK Neg we took him into do a snap test today...
Hi There, We found a 4 day old feral kitten abandoned under our deck a few weeks ago and we have been bottle feeding him around the clock. He's doing really well and of course we have have fallen in love. My challenge is we already have two healthy female cats approx 7 & 8 (he's male).
I have...
Thanks for your comments :) I didn't realize the in office test was so reasonable, that sounds like a way better option! I'm going to call around a see who I can find in Toronto who will do it for a reasonable cost. I've already spent over $100 on kitten milk raising him plus the first vet visit...
Hi There,
I'm new to the forum and hoping to get some advice. I have two resident cats (both healthy and vaccinated indoor cats). We have recently found a 1 week old feral baby and have been bottle raising him successfully (now 4 weeks old). He seems very healthy but of course we are worried...