the new kitten is killing me!!

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The new kitten was a kitten that i adopted frum the toronto animal care department today.i brought all the neccessities EXCEPT a bed for it..fortunately it found a bed...unfortunately it was my bed..and i suppose to buy a kitten bed for it?or a new bed..is it clean for the kitten to sleep with me at nite?this is my first kitten..so i am a bit nervous..

i see it run around..everywhere..den jump on the bed where i sleep..is it clean??can sumone help me plz?!
 

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I am sorry, but what do you mean is it clean? Do you mean does it have fleas? It might. Have you taken the kitten to a vet? How old is this kitten do you know?
 
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The kitten is 3 months old.i just got it today..still have to take it to the vet asap..

i see it run around in the litter box after it "did itz business" and jumped on my bed..would it carry germz or other things onto my bed?
 

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Darlin, cats get on beds and on counters and in cabinets and in drawers ... they go where they want to go, no matter what you might want them to do. It is their very nature.

Take him to the vet and have him checked out. If he has fleas, get some flea treatment from the vet - same thing for worms. Make sure he has all his shots and keep him safe indoors at all times. Let him sleep with you. You will both be fine.

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Originally Posted by cy_o92

The kitten is 3 months old.i just got it today..still have to take it to the vet asap..

i see it run around in the litter box after it "did itz business" and jumped on my bed..would it carry germz or other things onto my bed?
I have been sleeping with cats for years - many got in my bed after being in the litter box and I am still here, alive and well. If you are this freaky about germs and cleanliness, maybe a pet isn't the best idea for you?

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i wanted the kitten all along...just that im afraid i might sleep on it and hurt it..

it is a reali active kitten..her name is tobe..im reali nervous bout this kitten and dont know what to do and what i need to buy...so far..i onli hav the food n water tray..litter box..toys..thatz it..

what else do I still need that MUST be here?
 

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Sounds like you have it pretty much covered ... you might also want to get a scratching post and a good, sturdy kitty carrier. And for a 3 month old baby, LOTS and LOTS of toys - the interactive ones like wand toys are GREAT for little ones who like to run and jump and play all day.

She won't let you turn over on her in the bed - she won't let you hurt her.
 

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At three months old, this kitten is going to be very active at night and early early in the morning. A cat condo or cat post is always a good idea as long as it is tall and sturdy. Cat toys are good, but don't get any catnip toys right now. They generally do not get into catnip until they are bit older. If you happen to be a restless sleeper and are worried about turning over on the kitten, then you need to let it spend the night in another room, though it will cry and want your company (probably). You can burn a nightlight if you think that will calm you down a bit, then you can check where your kitten is during the night without getting out of bed or turning on the light.

I have slept with anywhere from one to ten cats on my bed, and I am still alive and kicking-
 

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You will be fine germ wise with letting her sleep on the bed..we get from one to 14 kitties on the bed every night..and sometimes a Basset hound and or a Siberian Husky....

Me and my fiance are still here and happy and healthy
 

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When you live with a cat you really LIVE with a cat. I guess you share germs too, but as long as you observe a few rules everything should be fine. Keep the litter trays clean by scooping them every day and changing the litter at least once a week. Wash your hands before preparing food. Use ceramic or glass cat feeding bowls as they are easier to keep clean and better for the cat, and wash them every day. Then relax and enjoy your new kitten. I have always allowed kittens in my bed from a very early age - Dushka slept tucked into my arm from 3 weeks old as she needed the warmth, and I have never rolled on one yet. Now all three sleep with me. Good luck and don't panic!
 

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my cats slept with me since she was 6 weeks old. when she had her kitten he slept with me from maybe 3weeks, possibly younger. kittens are very alert, it would be ahrd to squash them in your sleep unless you tried.

as for germs, germs are every where. imho the germs your kitten carries are no worse than the germs you'd pick up on the bus or opening a door at mcDonalds.

its ok to be nervous as this is your first kitten
just relax and play it by ear.
 

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I assume by the "the toronto animal care department" you mean the toronto humane society, because i've never heard of that place you mentionned.

anyhow, before you adopting the kitten they probably gave it all the shots because the make sure all pets are up to date before being adopted. but it wouldn't hurt to take it to it's own vet for a first check up so you are sure.
 

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My cats, all 3 of them, have been sleeping with me since I brought them home as kittens, and you don't have to worry about rolling over onto them, they will move....we are all here, happy together.
 

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I wouldn't worry too much about the germs or sleeping with it. Just keep the kitty stuff relatively clean, like Jennyranson suggested, and you could put a mat under or in front of the litter box so that the extra litter on her paws are left on the mat as she steps out, instead of tracked around the house.
Also about germs, you don't have to let kitty eat or drink from your own dishes, and you don't have to kiss her nose, other that that remember that humans build resistency to most germs. I would not worry about it. Just enjoy this wonderful companion you have!!
Sleeping in your bed, what nice company!! Don't worry about the germs, humans are full of them also......... And you probably won't roll on top of her, most of the time people will subconciously know not to, even in their sleep. HOWEVER: If there is alcohol or drugs involved, people may become sluggish and not so aware of themselves anymore. But for you, it sounds like you're just not used to the idea, but I'm telling you it's a fine idea! You may come to really love it! When I first married my husband, we both had a hard time sleeping because we were used to sleeping alone; but now we sleep better when we're together (or at least I do) because that's what I'm used to now.
Having a cat in the house will take some adjustment if you're not used to it, but just give it some time and it'll be great! Do alot of reading though, it's very helpful. I got a book at the library called "Complete guide to cat care" by the Humane Society of the United States, and that was a very good, fun and educational book to read. It'll teach you everything you need to know, although I don't think you need to do absolutely everything they suggest either. They go by what the ultimate perfect conditions would be, and personally I'm not able to provide all of that, I just use common sense and my judgement in what I need to do, + your vet will be able to give you good suggestions as well.
Best of luck to you, I hope you'll have a wonderful experience with your new cat!
 

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Originally Posted by cy_o92

The kitten is 3 months old.i just got it today..still have to take it to the vet asap..

i see it run around in the litter box after it "did itz business" and jumped on my bed..would it carry germz or other things onto my bed?
Trust me on this-you will live. My cats jump on my bed all the time, and I am still here.

If your kitten is small and wants to sleep with you, the only worry I would have is about smashing him in your sleep accidently. But at 3 month it's not that little anymore. If you don't want the kitten to sleep on your bed, I suppose you could try and train him by telling him no and putting him down when he jumps on your bed.
 
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