From what I've read, kittens don't try to walk much until they're at least 3 weeks old, and it's very shaky. Our kitten is 14 days, and has been walking around on her own already for at least 7 days. Also, it is much less clumsy already, and she does not fall over anymore (since about 2 days ago).
Could it be a sign of problems that she seems to be progressing faster than is normal? Or is it nothing to worry about?
Also, how long have your kittens been born before their body becomes a bit more proportional as far as the round belly. I know that the round belly is a good sign, but how long should it seem very unproportionately large compared to the rest of her body?
I feed her every 6 hrs, and she generally drinks anywhere from .5 to 1.25 tablespoons each time. I have no way to weigh her accurately and feel like she should be getting as much formula as she feels that she needs at this point.
One more: Our other cat/kitten (born March 3rd) already wants to play with this kitten, but we only let her (Paddy) near the kitten if she doesn't try to play with it. When Paddy does try to play with the kitten, she is a bit too rough, and pulls the kitten to her belly (while lying on her back) and touching her teeth to the kitten very gently. She does not harm it, and the kitten doesn't even mind, but I know better than to risk anything and I keep Paddy away from the kitten. How old should the kitten be before it can be introduced to Paddy (who is also still basically a kitten) and they can try to play together? As soon as the kitten begins playing and running around?
How soon is too soon to start letting the kitten walk around the floor of the apartment as well? I take her from her box in the bathroom and sit her on my lap on the couch to feed her, and then let her walk around on the couch a bit or on the floor near the couch if our other pets are not out. Is this good for her or could it just startle her (being away from her comfortable box/hot water bottle/towels/etc in the bathroom)? The reason I'm concerned is because she is in the box alone and I want the kitten to have plenty of interaction with us and have company occasionally. I want to make sure she gets all the affection she deserves and at the same time I don't want to over-stimulate her and make her startled. Usually when she clumsily walks around on the couch she purrs, occasionally cries out/tries to meow, or looks like she's going to fall asleep. She doesn't seem overly startled, but I still think it best to ask all the experts here.
Could it be a sign of problems that she seems to be progressing faster than is normal? Or is it nothing to worry about?
Also, how long have your kittens been born before their body becomes a bit more proportional as far as the round belly. I know that the round belly is a good sign, but how long should it seem very unproportionately large compared to the rest of her body?
I feed her every 6 hrs, and she generally drinks anywhere from .5 to 1.25 tablespoons each time. I have no way to weigh her accurately and feel like she should be getting as much formula as she feels that she needs at this point.
One more: Our other cat/kitten (born March 3rd) already wants to play with this kitten, but we only let her (Paddy) near the kitten if she doesn't try to play with it. When Paddy does try to play with the kitten, she is a bit too rough, and pulls the kitten to her belly (while lying on her back) and touching her teeth to the kitten very gently. She does not harm it, and the kitten doesn't even mind, but I know better than to risk anything and I keep Paddy away from the kitten. How old should the kitten be before it can be introduced to Paddy (who is also still basically a kitten) and they can try to play together? As soon as the kitten begins playing and running around?
How soon is too soon to start letting the kitten walk around the floor of the apartment as well? I take her from her box in the bathroom and sit her on my lap on the couch to feed her, and then let her walk around on the couch a bit or on the floor near the couch if our other pets are not out. Is this good for her or could it just startle her (being away from her comfortable box/hot water bottle/towels/etc in the bathroom)? The reason I'm concerned is because she is in the box alone and I want the kitten to have plenty of interaction with us and have company occasionally. I want to make sure she gets all the affection she deserves and at the same time I don't want to over-stimulate her and make her startled. Usually when she clumsily walks around on the couch she purrs, occasionally cries out/tries to meow, or looks like she's going to fall asleep. She doesn't seem overly startled, but I still think it best to ask all the experts here.