Adjusting To New Kittens

adnerb4

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Well I am happy to say that I recently adopted 3 new kittens who are littermates. I lost my prior 2 senior kitties 6 months apart due to various health issues. Now I am finding myself watching over these 3 new kittens like a "helicopter" mom. I keep worrying about things, like are they breathing too fast. did they get lost in the house, are they eating enough, are they playing too rough, etc... I don't know if it is because I spent so much time caring for my senior kitties that I am afraid I might miss something with these kittens? I feel like I am crazy, but it's almost like I am just waiting for something to go wrong. Will I ever just be able to relax and enjoy their company? Has anyone else ever experienced these feelings?

They have been vet checked and given a clean bill of health, but one seems to make odd noises when he is purring and almost sounds like he could be wheezing once in a while. They all go back to the vet next week for their last distemper boosters so I will mention it again, but I just feel like I am constantly worrying about them.
 

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It must be lively at your house! How old are they? If you can take a short video on your phone of the one that might be wheezing you can show that to your vet when you go next week. Take lots of pictures-they grow so quickly and depending on their coloring will even change more.
 

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I can understand your anxiety perfectly. Take @Pjg8r’s advice and enjoy your kittens. And try not to obcess too much, they will tell you when something is wrong. Can we have a photo?
 
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adnerb4

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Please meet Loki, Thor, and Freya....They were all born about April 1st, so they are about 3 1/2 months old.
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Loki has a heart on his side, it is so unique! Thank you for your support. I am really trying to just enjoy them and I know it will get easier.
 

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They are so darling! I know how you feel. I just lost my dearest cat to cancer in March. I brought home a kitten in June and I've been emailing my vet so much within the 6 weeks I've had this kitten, they've started charging me LOL
 

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I totally understand.. I feel the same way with my two new kittens. I’m watching them like a hawk, spending whatever amount to make sure they have a good quality of life (food, toys, water fountain, litter robot - well thats for me).

My kitties are sneezing and took them to the vet right away. I over reacted. But still, I want nothing but the best for them.

I realized yesterday, that I need to calm down my babies are healthy and happy.
 

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They are adorable! Are they fixed yet? Don't delay on that since you have girls and boys. The girl can go into heat surprisingly young.
 

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jen jen You weren't kidding in your signature, were you? ;)

I'm just playing with you. I agree with your above post 100%
 
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