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Hi, wondering if anyone can help please. I have always had rescue cats in the past, but got a kitten yesterday. (My last cat died of heart failure). So, I am new to kittens. Got him home, new bed, scratching post, toys etc... and he won't come out. I managed to feed him last night. I am trying to settle him into the house, and would have hoped he would be a little more confident by now.
Problems and advice I need please.
He hasn't been wormed, so I got the medication yesterday. I don't want to distress him anymore by forcing this on him, so am waiting.
He hasn't had any flea treatment. Due to his weight, vet can only administer (his weight is fine)
Would like to take him to vets to be checked out. However, I don't want to take him yet, as I don't want him to get stressed.
No jabs.
He only wants to hide. Yes, I am aware that this can be normal behaviour.
I have taken today off work to help him adjust.
I have sat at his level. Speak quietly to him. Have given him space. Not forcing him out. Is there anything else I can do? And at what point should I take him to the vets?
I also have a dog that is desperate to meet him. Obviously not at the moment. And he is being incredibly patient. I have had to lock him in the hallway (lots of praise for how well his is behaving). I put the dogs blanket in with the kittens bedding, so he can get used to the smell. Is there anything else I can do?
Sorry for the long post.
Any advice/help gratefully received.
Thank you
Problems and advice I need please.
He hasn't been wormed, so I got the medication yesterday. I don't want to distress him anymore by forcing this on him, so am waiting.
He hasn't had any flea treatment. Due to his weight, vet can only administer (his weight is fine)
Would like to take him to vets to be checked out. However, I don't want to take him yet, as I don't want him to get stressed.
No jabs.
He only wants to hide. Yes, I am aware that this can be normal behaviour.
I have taken today off work to help him adjust.
I have sat at his level. Speak quietly to him. Have given him space. Not forcing him out. Is there anything else I can do? And at what point should I take him to the vets?
I also have a dog that is desperate to meet him. Obviously not at the moment. And he is being incredibly patient. I have had to lock him in the hallway (lots of praise for how well his is behaving). I put the dogs blanket in with the kittens bedding, so he can get used to the smell. Is there anything else I can do?
Sorry for the long post.
Any advice/help gratefully received.
Thank you