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[NewYork1303]

Thanks NewYork1303, I'll look at getting other brands that columbine suggested. Can I ask what food do you use & are your cats indoors cats??

My cats are both indoor only. We live in a forest and if they went out alone they'd be likely to end up as a snack. 

We are feeding Nutrisca dry right now, but will be switching to Nature's Variety Instinct soon. For wet food we feed Weruva, Fancy Feast, Sheba, and Nutro. 

I don't know if you have any of those brands where you are though. 

 

[flojo75]

Columbine that's great advice, I'll look into it, I must admit I did have reservations over it.

 

[flojo75]

Hi NewYork1303, we have Sheba but not sure about the other brands. Thanks a lot for your advice

 

[tuffsmom]

Hi folks,

I'm after a bit of advice regarding litter trays & litter. How much litter should you put in the tray? I'm planning putting it in my kitchen about 8ft away from his food as he's used to it being in the kitchen. Also should I line the tray with anything. I plan to clean out the mess everyday & do a full clean every week, is that acceptable??

March

 

[tuffsmom]

Keep the litter depth at 2 inches. I have one cat and 2 litter boxes. Both are scooped once or twice a day and a full cleaning once a month. This worKS well for me. No odor or going outside of the box.

 

[flojo75]

Just a quick question, on the day I get shadow I am on a night out do you think he'll be ok?

 

[NewYork1303]

Just a quick question, on the day I get shadow I am on a night out do you think he'll be ok?

I think that'll be fine. He'll get time to adjust to his surroundings while you're out.

 

[flojo75]

Oh that's great, I've been told it's not ideal as I should be there with him, just worried??

 

[NewYork1303]

Oh that's great, I've been told it's not ideal as I should be there with him, just worried??

A lot of adult cats spend the whole first evening sitting under a bed or hiding anyhow. I don't see how a person being there would matter to them. I've heard many cases where the cat was afraid to explore the territory until it was left on its own or the people went to bed.

 

[flojo75]

Thanks for your advice

 

[flojo75]

Well folks, I'm having to wait another week for shadow as he was supposed to have his second injection two weeks ago but the rescue centre couldn't take him so he's having if on Tuesday & I won't get him until a week on Sunday, it's killing me but he'll be well worth the wait!!!!

 

[hellomisskitty]

He WILL be worth the wait!! I'm convinced that you and Shadow are meant to be together [emoji]10084[/emoji]️

 

[flojo75]

Awe thank you. He is currently been kept all day in a bedroom, so he will love the freedom of a house to explore

 

[hellomisskitty]

He absolutely will enjoy having so much space all to himself. Thank you for being so persistant in your efforts to bring him to your home. He is a lucky little man [emoji]128571[/emoji]

 

[flojo75]

Awe thank you

 

[flojo75]

Hi,

I found out yesterday that shadow is being kept in a bedroom all day [emoji]9785[/emoji]️ I can't wait until I get him & he can roam around in a big house all day!!!!

 

[LotsOfFur]

I know it seems sad but honestly with all the changes and the surgery Shadow has had small spaces are a comfort to cats.
I know that you are ready to have him home! He will be a happy kitty once he knows your home is his forever home.
I'm excited for you... Not too much longer now

 

[flojo75]

It just makes me sad that he's stuck in there all day [emoji]9785[/emoji]️

 

[hellomisskitty]

I know it seems sad but honestly with all the changes and the surgery Shadow has had small spaces are a comfort to cats.
I know that you are ready to have him home! He will be a happy kitty once he knows your home is his forever home.
I'm excited for you... Not too much longer now

I was thinking the same thing....Shadow may feel comforted by being in just one room [emoji]128571[/emoji]
I'm counting down the days with you...so excited for the both of you [emoji]10084[/emoji]️

 

[daezae]

The window seat perch with the suction cups do work. My boy cat is very heavy, I'd guess 19 to 20lbs and he does fine with it. He sits there and watches the birds in the tree outside our front window and does his little chatter noise. It's very cute.

Also, agreed on the scented litter. Some cats aren't too fond of it. I use baking soda and it seems to do alright.