You are doing an absolutely fantastic job!!
...regarding her eating, maybe back off a little bit on the oil? not sure...
...regarding her eating, maybe back off a little bit on the oil? not sure...
Well the thing is I haven't given her any oil at all today! She didn't get any for breakfast or lunch. I tried giving a bit more raw food into her mix for lunch, but it didn't seem to make it any more enticing for her.You are doing an absolutely fantastic job!!
...regarding her eating, maybe back off a little bit on the oil? not sure...
Yeah I've seen this chart, we seem to be just barely on track. Just hoping for the best.The minimum weight gain expected for a kitten is approximately 0.5 oz. / day. By six weeks of age, kittens should weigh approximately one pound.” “If it is healthy, receiving adequate food and growing normally, it will gain an average of 4 oz per week until it is 6 months old.
Oh I'm going to get her tested for sure, just not so sure about the shots themselves.Combo testing means you are testing to see if she has either of these viruses already, it does not matter whether or not she's allowed out in the future. Both FIV and FeLV can be transmitted from mom to kitten. If she tests positive for either you should know that information, especially since you have other cats and could vaccinate them against FeLV in the event she did test positive. I'm not saying that testing positive is likely or trying to scare you, but combo testing is pretty standard, as you want to have a full picture of your cat's health and be aware of what you introduce to your household. The only time I would forgo testing is if she came from a reputable breeder, or maybe if she was born to a strictly indoor cat that had been tested. I'm not sure what her origin is, so you'd know better.
If she's willingly eating on her own throughout the day, then her appetite seems fine. It's possible she's still being a little bit picky and adjusting to her new food.
Okay thanks!This article is embedded in the one above, but in case it saves you and any other readers/lurkers some time I thought I'd grab it and post separately;
Weaning: How To Get Your Kittens To Eat On Their Own
I use smartcat litter, which is a grass litter that is unscented.Hi - these articles seem to be a bit more about adult cats but there may be something in here that helps. If you haven't already, you could try a second box, different location, different litter.
I'm sure there will be other members who weigh in with thoughts/tips/help for you.
Separation Anxiety In Cats
The 10 Most Common Litterbox Mistakes Cat Owners Make
Also, for addressing the odor, some members don't like Natures Miracle but swear by NonScents, also there's Angry Orange, Rocco and Roxie, Bubba's Super Strength and Sunny and Honey- these are listed as safe to be used around pets.
Hello,I don't know, she might like something more sandy feeling? I found this in case you're interested, my thinking is to mix it with the grass litter you're using.
Also some people have used potting soil with some good results.
Stall-Dry is a mixture that looks like sand that you put in horse's stalls to absorb moisture and smell. It is available in large bags at feed stores. I just keep pouring it into plastic litter containers and using that in the house as it is easiest. It really works well and once you stir the stall dry around the pan the urine absorbs and is just vanishes. Stall DRY® Absorbent and Deodorizer is composed of a natural blend of food grade diatomaceous earth and clay in a granular form, which has the ability to neutralize ammonia and absorb odors and moisture.
At any rate, if she continues either missing or not using the box you might double-check with your vet...