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Hello,
I just got this kitten 2 weeks ago because I wanted a pet. I think I had way too many expectations of how I would be able to train her and I am getting really upset at the reality of the situation. I got her her 12 weeks shots a few days ago and she stopped eating after. Because of this, I had to go back and forth to the vet with her getting first 80 dollar benadryl, then 100 dollar antibiotics, etc etc....500 dollars later she is eating, However, because of the antibiotics, she is having diarrhea in her litterbox, getting it on her paws and running all over my furniture which is beyond disgusting. I'll admit, I know pets can do gross things, but being that I usually always had dogs, I never considered how a cat could literally get everywhere, and it is freaking me out that while im not home she may be getting diarrhea on her paws and walking all over everything!
Also, I tried to give her a bath by introducing it to her slowly and with only like a centimeter of water in the tub and she completely freaks out, scratching and biting. If i scruff her she freaks out more. There is no way to hold her because she freaks out so much that she ends up hurting herself to get away and then you have to let her go. I'm really at my wits end. With other things she is good, wiping off her paws, checking her teeth, etc....
Could you guys please give me some suggestions as to what I should do?! I can no longer return the cat for a refund because the contract said no refunds (she is a siberian kitten). According to the contract, I'm also not supposed to sell her (im supposed to return her for no refund), but I figure it would be impossible for the breeder to find out anyway and I wouldnt want to lose all of the money i already spent (she was 1150 and the vet bills so far were 500). If it is possible to make her at least tolerate a bath, and if you can tell me that cats get cleaner with using the litterbox? I would actually want to keep her if you these things could change. Also, not to sound heartless, but im not really attached to her yet. Shes not extremely friendly and does not like to be held or pet really. She cringes away when pet and doesnt like to sit near you (Ive had her for 2 weeks). I really dont want to stress her out by rehoming her again, but she is really upsetting us. I just got this new apartment with my girlfriend (our first time living together) and she agreed to get the kitten even though she didnt 100 percent want it. I don't want this kitten hurting our relationship by being so gross that my gf feels like she cant feel clean in her own house. We also just bought all new furniture and its getting disgusting with her diarrhea paws.
If any of you could provide some advice it would be much appreciated!! I know this is a barrage of questions, but I am completely at my wits end =(.
PS: Would it be cruel to keep her in the bathroom until she is off antibiotics (10 days)? Right now she has full reign of the apartment (which has been kitten proofed). If I put her in the bathroom though she gets upset and wont stop crying. I will admit the bathroom is small, probably like 5 feet by 5 feet, but at least her diarrhea paws would be contained.
PPS: Also, whenever you pet her, she cringes away then goes and sucks and kneads at her bed. She will do this most of the day. Is this because she is not feeling well? Is she sad? Is there any way I can get her to open up more? It seems like she kinda sorta likes me a little at least because she cries in the morning for me to come out of my bedroom even if shes already been fed then lets me pick her up and pet her while she purrs (not for long though, because she wants to go back and suck her bed).
PPPS: Should I ask the breeder to refund me the vet bills? There is nothing in the contract about it but one of my friends suggested it.
Main questions, sell, keep, or return her for no refund? If keep, please address the diarrhea paws and her behavior. Explain ways to get her to be able to bathe and how to contain the paw situations. Also explain the bed sucking and relative antisocial behavior, if it can change, and how to change it. If sell, please let me know if there is any way the breeder could find out and if i could get in trouble/sued for breach of contract. Return for no refund is self explanatory.
Thank you!
I just got this kitten 2 weeks ago because I wanted a pet. I think I had way too many expectations of how I would be able to train her and I am getting really upset at the reality of the situation. I got her her 12 weeks shots a few days ago and she stopped eating after. Because of this, I had to go back and forth to the vet with her getting first 80 dollar benadryl, then 100 dollar antibiotics, etc etc....500 dollars later she is eating, However, because of the antibiotics, she is having diarrhea in her litterbox, getting it on her paws and running all over my furniture which is beyond disgusting. I'll admit, I know pets can do gross things, but being that I usually always had dogs, I never considered how a cat could literally get everywhere, and it is freaking me out that while im not home she may be getting diarrhea on her paws and walking all over everything!
Also, I tried to give her a bath by introducing it to her slowly and with only like a centimeter of water in the tub and she completely freaks out, scratching and biting. If i scruff her she freaks out more. There is no way to hold her because she freaks out so much that she ends up hurting herself to get away and then you have to let her go. I'm really at my wits end. With other things she is good, wiping off her paws, checking her teeth, etc....
Could you guys please give me some suggestions as to what I should do?! I can no longer return the cat for a refund because the contract said no refunds (she is a siberian kitten). According to the contract, I'm also not supposed to sell her (im supposed to return her for no refund), but I figure it would be impossible for the breeder to find out anyway and I wouldnt want to lose all of the money i already spent (she was 1150 and the vet bills so far were 500). If it is possible to make her at least tolerate a bath, and if you can tell me that cats get cleaner with using the litterbox? I would actually want to keep her if you these things could change. Also, not to sound heartless, but im not really attached to her yet. Shes not extremely friendly and does not like to be held or pet really. She cringes away when pet and doesnt like to sit near you (Ive had her for 2 weeks). I really dont want to stress her out by rehoming her again, but she is really upsetting us. I just got this new apartment with my girlfriend (our first time living together) and she agreed to get the kitten even though she didnt 100 percent want it. I don't want this kitten hurting our relationship by being so gross that my gf feels like she cant feel clean in her own house. We also just bought all new furniture and its getting disgusting with her diarrhea paws.
If any of you could provide some advice it would be much appreciated!! I know this is a barrage of questions, but I am completely at my wits end =(.
PS: Would it be cruel to keep her in the bathroom until she is off antibiotics (10 days)? Right now she has full reign of the apartment (which has been kitten proofed). If I put her in the bathroom though she gets upset and wont stop crying. I will admit the bathroom is small, probably like 5 feet by 5 feet, but at least her diarrhea paws would be contained.
PPS: Also, whenever you pet her, she cringes away then goes and sucks and kneads at her bed. She will do this most of the day. Is this because she is not feeling well? Is she sad? Is there any way I can get her to open up more? It seems like she kinda sorta likes me a little at least because she cries in the morning for me to come out of my bedroom even if shes already been fed then lets me pick her up and pet her while she purrs (not for long though, because she wants to go back and suck her bed).
PPPS: Should I ask the breeder to refund me the vet bills? There is nothing in the contract about it but one of my friends suggested it.
Main questions, sell, keep, or return her for no refund? If keep, please address the diarrhea paws and her behavior. Explain ways to get her to be able to bathe and how to contain the paw situations. Also explain the bed sucking and relative antisocial behavior, if it can change, and how to change it. If sell, please let me know if there is any way the breeder could find out and if i could get in trouble/sued for breach of contract. Return for no refund is self explanatory.
Thank you!
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