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Hi guys, I know this person who is getting rid of 2 black kittens, they are 3 months old, I want to go and rescue them but I have few questions... Since I don't think they have any vaccines would this be dangerous to my 5 year old cat that I have home? I don't want to bring them and then have my 5 year old cat getting sick... This babies will be staying with me for few days until my locar rescue come and get them to find forever homes.

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Welcome to the site :wavey:

You will need to keep the kittens completely separate to your existing cat in a room of their own, and don't allow any contact between them.

Wash your hands after handling the kittens as soon as you come out of their room.

If they are only staying with you a few days, then that would probably not be long enough to see if they have any symptoms. So when they have gone make sure you clean the room thoroughly :D
 
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Thank you Gems, I kind of was hoping for them to play lol,about 3 months ago I lost my other cat and the one left hasn't had any play mates since, but I guess I need to be careful with the new kittens.
 
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Okay so the kittens are with me, they are eating good and drinking.... Haven't seen them poop yet but hopefully soon. They seem to be shaking is it because they are in a new place or there is something wrong with them? They are 10 weeks old. Btw my 5 year old cat wants to play with them and I don't think it's a good idea if I let him... Or can I for just a little bit?
 

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They are so cute!!!

Are they still shaking?

I don't know anything about activyl, I'm sorry. [Edit: I just realized that I already replied to your other thread about Activyl, and now I feel stupid!]

I would not let your older cat play with them. They need to be kept apart, partly in case of illness, and partly because you do not want to stress them. New environments are stressful for cats, having a bigger, older cat trying to play and potentially being too rough would be too much stress all at once.

Enjoy your little fluffballs! If they end up staying with you for a while, you can probably let them play with your other cat after a week as long as they aren't displaying any symptoms of illness. I keep mine apart for 2 weeks but I am very cautious.
 
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Lol I saw your replay inn the other thread.. This little babies made themselves home after a day lol, my adult cat looks at them like "what are these little things" but he is not mean, he's such a good boy. The kittens love him tho, but he Still not sure if he wants them on him all the time.

I might end up keeping one and the other one will go to my friend's house. It just hurts me that I wish they both stay together.
 
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Now I do have another question.. I'm keeping one kitty and the other will go to my friend. Are they going to suffer too much if I separate them?
 

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Not really. Kittens are like children, they adapt quickly.
 
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Thank, I was afraid they were gonna be so sad. Another question.... Their poop Is clean, I don't see worms so that means they don't have any or they can still have worms? Their vet appt is not until Monday and I'm getting paranoid they might have worms but I don't see any... I guess I'm just freaking out for nothing?
 
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Oh and I'm feeding them wet food but their poop is very soft, runny, I tried feeding them hard kitten food but they are not having it... Btw how many times a day should I feed them? They are 10 weeks old.

So sorry I ask too many questions...
 
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Also one kitten every time he finish pooping he does the scooting... Does that mean he has worms?
 

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If you don't see worms, they may not have worms. If they were born indoors and have been kept indoors then they might not have worms. Most vets give a dewormer "just in case". You can purchase general dewormer at most pet/farm supply stores. Read the directions carefully if you do.

Their stool being loose could be from the change in environment, change in food, etc. Were they eating wet food before? If they are just now being given wet food, they will have loose stool for a few weeks.

The kitten dragging his rear along is trying to clean himself. It does not indicate worms. Check him and clean him with a warm wet towel/cloth, and trim long hair around the area. He might also have ingested some hair or something creating a "clinging". ;)

Kittens are robust little fellows, try not to worry too much.
 

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Oh, and feeding: I would feed them (minimum) three times a day. More frequent, smaller meals is best. You can't over-feed a kitten, so make sure they are getting plenty!

I feed my adults twice a day, but if possible I would feed kittens six times a day, in small meals. My mother has two kittens now, and they are fed five or six times a day, but very small amounts. They have free access to dry kibble as well. Once they are six to nine months, you can be feeding them as you feed your adult cat. (In my case, I would gradually work them to bigger meals less frequently until they eat twice a day with my adults.)
 

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Yes, food change can cause diarrhea; but, the kittens could also have parasites, coccidia, giardia, etc...one of the reasons why it was suggested that the kittens be kept separate from your resident cat (the above illnesses are contagious.)

Have the vet do a fecal exam when you take the kittens to the vet. Know that it can take multiple fecal exams to diagnose some worms/parasites (depending on the shedding cycle.)

As for your other question if the kittens will miss each other...
It's certainly possible. Depends on how bonded they are to each other. Most kittens will adjust fine given sometime, though if they are extremely bonded to each other they may do better going to a home together.
 
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Ugh now I'm freaking out about parasites... So if the kittens have them my adult cat does and that's bad. Can that be curable?

What's a decent kitten dry food? Or wet food? I'm giving them fancy feast.

I'm sorry I always say this but all this stresses me out. I just can't help it.
 

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Yes, parasites are treatable. You would just need to get a proper diagnosis so that you treat with the appropriate medication.

The best food to feed is one that lists a named protein source as the first ingredient (chicken, turkey, duck...,) it shouldn't contain corn, wheat or soy (grain-free is even better,) and should be low-carb.

You can check out http://CatInfo.org for more information on specific cat foods.

In my opinion, wet food should always be apart of a cat's diet (50-75%.)

Personally I feed Nature's Variety Instinct kibble, a rotation of their Instinct and Pride lines of canned food, as well as Nulo, the occasional can of Natural Balance and throw in some Freeze-dried raw (Primal or Stella & Chewy's.)
 
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Thank you Karissima and CatPack for all your help.

Another question.... I can't tell if they are both girls or boys but when I bathed them I felt bumpy... What does that mean? I tried taking a picture and post it here but they don't like that lol.
 
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