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Yesterday, we adopted two kittens from Cats Protection. They were born approximately in mid-May according to the centre.
Right before we were due to adopt last week, one of them had a poorly tummy (runny poos) and the adoption was delayed whilst a course of meds were given. When they arrived, we were told there was no more diarrhea, but not to be concerned if their stools were a little soft.
Since getting here, both have had runny poos, although each has done one solid one followed by more runny poos. We've read that it's not unusual for kittens to have a poorly tum due to the stress of rehoming, but do you think a trip to the vet is in order? They are due their 2nd vaccinations on Wednesday this week.
On another note, the two kittens are completely different. The male is very playful with toys, but extremely anxious when you hold your hand out to him and has taken to hiding under the sofa for 10 minutes after anyone has attempted to do so. He seems quite skittish - he even freaks out over his own shadow.
The female on the other hand is very docile. She'll only play with one of those fishing rod toys and gets quite vocal if she manages to catch it (and good luck getting it back off her!). She is much smaller than the male, and doesn't really act very "kitteny"...
Am I worrying too much about their personalities? I wouldn't think twice if they didn't have a poorly tummy, but I'm worried the female is lethargic because she's ill and the male is shying away because he feels a bit rough too.
Any thoughts?
Oh, and while I'm at it, when I take them to the vet, can I use one carrier for both kittens, or is it best to have separate? They both snuggle up together to sleep so seem to like each other (for now!)
Thank you for any advice.
Right before we were due to adopt last week, one of them had a poorly tummy (runny poos) and the adoption was delayed whilst a course of meds were given. When they arrived, we were told there was no more diarrhea, but not to be concerned if their stools were a little soft.
Since getting here, both have had runny poos, although each has done one solid one followed by more runny poos. We've read that it's not unusual for kittens to have a poorly tum due to the stress of rehoming, but do you think a trip to the vet is in order? They are due their 2nd vaccinations on Wednesday this week.
On another note, the two kittens are completely different. The male is very playful with toys, but extremely anxious when you hold your hand out to him and has taken to hiding under the sofa for 10 minutes after anyone has attempted to do so. He seems quite skittish - he even freaks out over his own shadow.
The female on the other hand is very docile. She'll only play with one of those fishing rod toys and gets quite vocal if she manages to catch it (and good luck getting it back off her!). She is much smaller than the male, and doesn't really act very "kitteny"...
Am I worrying too much about their personalities? I wouldn't think twice if they didn't have a poorly tummy, but I'm worried the female is lethargic because she's ill and the male is shying away because he feels a bit rough too.
Any thoughts?
Oh, and while I'm at it, when I take them to the vet, can I use one carrier for both kittens, or is it best to have separate? They both snuggle up together to sleep so seem to like each other (for now!)
Thank you for any advice.