I just got a new kitten a couple days ago and we also have another older cat that we have had for years and she hisses at the kitten when they come close, I read something about putting the kitten in one room with some toys (I have 2 toy balls) but I do not have a scratch post yet, when we shut the door and leave the room on her she will start meowing for quite awhile, should we keep doing this even if she is whining? And she won't be able to get her shots until next Friday.
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How to take care of my new kitten?
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No, I would not isolate the kitten in a room by herself at all. Kittens need companionship and to be social.
Your resident cat will hiss for awhile but will get used to the new kitten very soon. She's not sure what to make of the kitten yet, but will grow to accept her. If your resident cat is vaccinated it's fine for them to be around one another even before the kitten gets shots. [emoji]128522[/emoji]
Your resident cat will hiss for awhile but will get used to the new kitten very soon. She's not sure what to make of the kitten yet, but will grow to accept her. If your resident cat is vaccinated it's fine for them to be around one another even before the kitten gets shots. [emoji]128522[/emoji]
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Alright, I was just making sure because on multiple websites about how to take care of kittens since my Resident Cat was given to us when she was about 1-2 years old so I had no experience with kittens. Should I let my cat out of the room permanently or still keep her in there and let her out once in awhile while I keep an eye on her everywhere she goes because she likes to eat stuff that should not be eaten like her litter. Even after eating her food.
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How old is the kitten?
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Probably 1-1.5 months old.
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Please post a picture of the kitten. She is too young to be away from her mother. She is also too young to have full run of the house. She needs to be contained in a kitten-proof area.
She should not have shots before 8 weeks old.
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Okay, I will post a picture soon, either later or tomorrow, and about her being away from her mother, my friend found her in the middle of the road without any of her litter or mother and they gave her to us, and we do have a room in which we put her in constantly which has food, water, litter box, toys, and everything else is kitten proofed, so we should keep her in the room until she gets older? And about getting shots before 8 weeks, when we go to the vet either this week or next week will they tell us if they wont be able to give her shots yet?
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She is darling and props to you for taking her in. She looks really little, so definetly keep her in a smaller area so she doesn't get lost. Also it'd be a good idea to keep a heating pad (set on LOW) or something else to keep her warm. Keep in under a blanket and make sure there is an area that isn't heated in case she gets too hot.
What are you feeding her? I'm going to guess dry food is too much for her right now. Wet food is probably the best, room temperature or the tiniest bit warm. Maybe even formula, but I'll let someone more experienced pitch in on that.
Def take her to the vet soon. They can check for any parasites or ickies that she may have picked up outside when she was alone. And they can advise you on shots, when to spay her, etc.
Don't forget to have fun. She's cute and little and they're so fun to cuddle and play with.
What are you feeding her? I'm going to guess dry food is too much for her right now. Wet food is probably the best, room temperature or the tiniest bit warm. Maybe even formula, but I'll let someone more experienced pitch in on that.
Def take her to the vet soon. They can check for any parasites or ickies that she may have picked up outside when she was alone. And they can advise you on shots, when to spay her, etc.
Don't forget to have fun. She's cute and little and they're so fun to cuddle and play with.
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Alright, do you know about how long I should keep her in that room? Should I do it until she gets older? Maybe the vet will tell me too.
She is darling and props to you for taking her in. She looks really little, so definetly keep her in a smaller area so she doesn't get lost. Also it'd be a good idea to keep a heating pad (set on LOW) or something else to keep her warm. Keep in under a blanket and make sure there is an area that isn't heated in case she gets too hot.
What are you feeding her? I'm going to guess dry food is too much for her right now. Wet food is probably the best, room temperature or the tiniest bit warm. Maybe even formula, but I'll let someone more experienced pitch in on that.
Def take her to the vet soon. They can check for any parasites or ickies that she may have picked up outside when she was alone. And they can advise you on shots, when to spay her, etc.
Don't forget to have fun. She's cute and little and they're so fun to cuddle and play with.
Only put her in the room when you can't watch her. She needs to be with people as much as possible. Does she sleep with you at night?
As I said, your resident cat needs to get to know her. She will stop hissing at her when she spends time with her and gets comfortable with her.
As I said, your resident cat needs to get to know her. She will stop hissing at her when she spends time with her and gets comfortable with her.
I would say keep her in the room when you aren't with her. And try to spend as much time as you can with her. Start introducing her to your other cat. That one may fuss and hiss, but eventually he'll get used to it. Maybe even take a blanket from the kitten and let the older cat sniff it.
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One more thing, when should I stop keeping a kitten in a room while I am at work? Right now I can't 1. She is too small 2. The other cat still isnt to wild about another cat being in the house, but, when the cats do get used to eachother, what age/size would you recommend I let the kitten roam while I am away?
Around 12-16 weeks they are big enough to have more freedom. Just make sure to put breakables away and other hazards. You'll know when you feel comfortable with it. Try it first on a weekend when you'll be around to see how it goes. [emoji]128522[/emoji]
