When is it totaly safe to start using scoopable litter? I know its to soon at almost 6 weeks but in past I've always been using clay at time a kitten was added and never had to worry. Right now I've been blocking off the scoopable boxes and giving the kittens and mom Misty a box with clay tidy cats in thier kitten pen. TIA RJ
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When can I use scoopable litter?
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I think 3 months to keep from ingesting it.... This is just me...
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Sounds reasonable to me..At least they aren't eating the litter 24/7(I kissed my little Holly last week and out came a piece of litter...) That works good because until they are a few months old I cant let them out unless I'm watching-my other cats are good but the ones who were at one time outside I worry about hurting the kittens. Most of my cats think this is great-babies to love and take care of. Thanks for the info. RJ
Like I said that is my opinion... Mom usually is done nursing 100%....At 12 - 14 weeks..
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As I've said in past posts...Misty takes breaks if she gave up nursing them tomorrow I would not be surprised at ALL
she goes on breaks all the time-and now they are old enough where they can jump to get her no matter where she is. Its like 5 teenagers trying to stake out independence but not quite yet ready to...hehe RJ
lol
Most rescuers I know recommend scoopable no earlier than 6 months of age. Before that time, they recommend using clay or a biodegradable brand (such as feline pine) to avoid accidental ingestion.
Katie
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oh wow didn't no that late it was still issue. well ounce of preventions is worth it right
Maybe for a few months when they are out of pen I'll keep all the boxes filled with clay. also Katie since your on the scene whats the youngest you've seen a female get pregnant and a boy cat be able to get a cat pregnant-I read 3 months once-my biggest fear is the only boy will get one of the 5 pregnant...Have to call vet and ask when they can take the mom and boy-girls I will get done the 2nd tiem around. tia RJ
4 months is the youngest I've seen for a girl cat to get pregnant. Not too sure about a male's fertility, but to be on the safe side, I recommend getting the kittens done as early as your vet can. I had my male fixed at 5 months and my female fixed at 6 months. The rescue I volunteer with fixes kittens at 2 months so that we know they will never get pregnant.Originally Posted by ryanjay
oh wow didn't no that late it was still issue. well ounce of preventions is worth it rightMaybe for a few months when they are out of pen I'll keep all the boxes filled with clay. also Katie since your on the scene whats the youngest you've seen a female get pregnant and a boy cat be able to get a cat pregnant-I read 3 months once-my biggest fear is the only boy will get one of the 5 pregnant...Have to call vet and ask when they can take the mom and boy-girls I will get done the 2nd tiem around. tia RJ
Good luck...lots of very good questions.
Katie
