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We moved on August 10th. He still hisses at me if I'm too close, and generally huddles somewhere where he feels he's out of sight (Typically, where he can't see ME, and often totally visible. He's not the brightest) I checked on him today, no real change. I don't think he knows what to do...

This is going to require some back story here to explain this properly. My cat is named Yoda. He's a male tabby, about 2 years old. He was the kitten of a feral cat a co-worker took in during a bad winter. As such, he has had a few quirks: He's extremely skittish and shy... though not...

Well, Mom isn't feral, so she doesn't have a big problem with me handling them (As long as they don't cry). I usually pet all of them at least once a day so they get used to my scent, though their eyes aren't open yet. I avoid picking them up unless I'm weighing them. They're growing awfully fast!

Bleh! I don't understand cats! Niko just moved the nest, from the relatively secluded and out of the way closet, to under my bed. Given that I live in a bachelor suite, the bed is pretty much in the area I spend most of my time. I'm struggling to understand WHY she moved them. a) Yesterday one...

Oh, Niko's no feral. She WAS a stray, but she's a very friendly, well-socialized cat. She was just unfortunate enough to get a cold during an outbreak of feline distemper, and a panicky owner who dropped her like a hot coal. (She never had feline distemper. She had had SHOTS. Her owner was a...

I've got some general questions about raising my kittens, now that I have them. First off, when should I start handling them? They're seven days old now, and their eyes are not yet open. Should I wait until their eyes open, or until they start walking? In about two weeks I'm going to go away...

My cat, Niko, gave birth in my apartment, which is TINY, and there's no real problem with smell. As long as you swap out the bedding regularly, provide her with a litterbox nearby and keep that clean, you shouldn't have much of a problem. If you're thinking it's anything like a tomcat spraying...

I've had the problem of insufficient funds when my rabbit, Sora broke her leg (Yes, you can fix rabbits with broken legs. She's now fine, with no sign of the injury ever happening). The vet simply kept her along with a down payment, until I could cough up the rest. Usually vets have a good sense...

Well, it's now Day #2 of the kitten's lives, and things seem to be going well. Mama is taking good care of them it seems (Nursing them, stimulating them to defecate, investigating whenever one cries out). There hasn't been any excessive crying, and they're all flopping about vigorously in the...

Heya! My Niko has finally given birth (Much to my relief), and now we have three healthy little kittens occupying the space where I sued to keep Christmas decorations. Oh well, that wreath looks good on the door all year round... right? Anyway, I think I'm pretty solid on how to care for them...

Well, three kittens so far! That's probably the whole litter (I hope!) #1 Came out easily, but didn't start peeping for a little bit. But he piped up soon enough and was loud and clear. #2 Seemed to hurt the most of the three, and came right after #1. He started peeping almost before he was...

Niko's gone into her chosen nest and isn't coming out, a sure sign it's time. It's behind the Christmas boxes in the storage closet, which is a little inaccessable. I've moved a little stuff, but I'm just going to leave the biggest box there so she's still secure, and leave her to birth...

Thanks for all the advice! It's reassuring to know that this isn't really all that unusual. Niko still hasn't given birth, but she's definitely nest-shopping. She doesn't like the nest I set up for her though... natch. Looks like it's either under the bed or in the storage closet amongst the...

BTW, I should add that Niko is in no danger of losing them because she's too young. This is her second litter (First was before I got her, when she was taken to the shelter). She was at least 14 months then, maybe older, and that was 8 months ago. Part of me keeps wondering if this isn't just...

Heh... I'll be a Grandpa, actually I've got a couple of spots set up for her, giving her a choice (I know cats are supposed to be finiky about the spot.) I'll try showing her the spot. Honestly, I hope she gives birth this weekend while I can be home for her, instead of while I'm at work...

Hey, I'm new, and I'm mainly signing on because I have some questions, because a situation has come up that I never thought I'd have to deal with. About 8 months ago the local shelter had a problem with a distemper outbreak, and needed to get all of the unaffected cats and rabbits out of the...