I happened upon a stray kitten last night. He (I think?) ended up spending the night in my bathroom (I already have one adult who is not to keen on the idea of a new 'friend'). Fed him adult food (Nutro Indoor, all I had) and he ate it up as well as drinking some water. Made him a makeshift litter box which he used. He seems quite content, sleeps, explores, plays, etc.
Now my questions:
1) I *think* he's about 3 months old. I don't know when testicles drop but I don't really see nor feel any. I'm a bit embarassed as I have a female cat and would think I would be able to tell the difference, but he's not exactly accomodating when I try to check. Any tips? Pics to compare with?
2) I'll be picking up kitten food asap and taking him to the vet for all the fun stuff, but in the mean time I was thinking I would treat him for ear mites, just in case. I don't think he has any but I wanted to make sure that I wouldn't be hurting anything (other than his kitty pride when I held him down to do it). I also put a flea collar on him as his friend that was running around with him (who now is living next door) had 1 flea (all that I could find), but I didn't find any on this guy. He does has little black specks in his hair though, flea droppings maybe? Don't have any flea shampoo but would a regular bath suffice?
3) At the moment I have my cat's litter box up where the kitten can't get to it, but I'm hoping that once he is used to his, he won't go in hers, am I right?
4) How do appropriately discipline him when he tries to scratch and bite while playing. I try to avoid it and keeps my hands out of the way. But sometimes we are just cuddling and while I'm petting him he gets a bit frisky.
5) Going to call for an appointment this Monday, but can someone give me a ballpark on what this first time visit is going to cost? I know I'll have to do the first round of kitten shots and rabies, but I was wondering if feline leukimia was necessary right now? My other cat is vaccinated and he will not be going outside anytime soon (if at all), so can I hold off?
6) Should I deworm him?
Thanks all, I'll leave you to your advising now
It's much appreciated!
Now my questions:
1) I *think* he's about 3 months old. I don't know when testicles drop but I don't really see nor feel any. I'm a bit embarassed as I have a female cat and would think I would be able to tell the difference, but he's not exactly accomodating when I try to check. Any tips? Pics to compare with?
2) I'll be picking up kitten food asap and taking him to the vet for all the fun stuff, but in the mean time I was thinking I would treat him for ear mites, just in case. I don't think he has any but I wanted to make sure that I wouldn't be hurting anything (other than his kitty pride when I held him down to do it). I also put a flea collar on him as his friend that was running around with him (who now is living next door) had 1 flea (all that I could find), but I didn't find any on this guy. He does has little black specks in his hair though, flea droppings maybe? Don't have any flea shampoo but would a regular bath suffice?
3) At the moment I have my cat's litter box up where the kitten can't get to it, but I'm hoping that once he is used to his, he won't go in hers, am I right?
4) How do appropriately discipline him when he tries to scratch and bite while playing. I try to avoid it and keeps my hands out of the way. But sometimes we are just cuddling and while I'm petting him he gets a bit frisky.
5) Going to call for an appointment this Monday, but can someone give me a ballpark on what this first time visit is going to cost? I know I'll have to do the first round of kitten shots and rabies, but I was wondering if feline leukimia was necessary right now? My other cat is vaccinated and he will not be going outside anytime soon (if at all), so can I hold off?
6) Should I deworm him?
Thanks all, I'll leave you to your advising now
It's much appreciated!