I've got three new baby kittens with no mother, and I need to feed them. I don't have access to any good pet stores or veterinary clinics, but I do have lactose-free baby formula and a plastic syringe with the needle removed, which I've been using to feed them so far. But is there a foolproof method of holding them or something to get them to drink from it? I can usually get them to drink, but only about half of the amount recommended. More details inside.
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posted by ferdinandcc
on Apr 23, 2013 -
20 answers
The lady friend and I live in Los Angeles and are going away for about a week. We are looking for someone, probably a law student, to come stay with our kittens and take care of them. How much should we offer to pay?
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posted by heisenberg
on Mar 31, 2013 -
15 answers
My younger friends are roommates and want to jointly adopt a kitten. When I asked some follow-up questions about who would be the real owner of the cat (since they'll likely not live together for the animal's entire lifespan) it seems that they assume they'll just give the cat up if neither wants to take it to the new home. I am, shall we say, not a fan of this plan. They both think I'm overreacting. They are also not very keen on simply fostering instead of adopting. What to do?
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posted by Viola
on Mar 11, 2013 -
45 answers
Rescued some stray kittens from the street in South America. How to find them a good home?
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posted by zug
on Feb 22, 2013 -
10 answers
My very playful kittens love their litter boxes . . . a little bit too much. How can I encourage them not to play in the litter boxes, and more importantly, not to take their poop out of the litter box to play with?
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posted by insectosaurus
on Dec 31, 2012 -
7 answers
We just adopted
two kittens, YAY! They are from a shelter, so they just got neutered and spayed today, but they are actually too small for the smallest e-collars (which we have). Thus, problems.
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posted by insectosaurus
on Dec 3, 2012 -
26 answers
My SO's parents have been hosting a pair of foster kittens since said kittens were born to a feral momcat in their yard on May 26 of this year. They're now old enough to be adopted...but I'm having a terribly hard time figuring out how to help find them homes. I'm in the Bay Area, California (near San Jose) and while there seem to be a number of cat rescue groups, I have no idea how to choose one or go about contacting them. Flurry of kitten-shaped snowflakes within.
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posted by aecorwin
on Aug 27, 2012 -
12 answers
Kitten health panic question! Short version: Six-week old kitten hyperventilates when sleeping after meals. Breathing is extremely rapid and shallow, kitten can't be roused. Healthy, active, playful and feisty in all other ways. More details inside.
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posted by ereshkigal45
on Jun 28, 2012 -
14 answers
CatFilter: My family recently inherited a bushelful of cats, including quite a few kittens who are getting to the age wherein they need to be fixed lest they start producing more (inbred, in this case) kittens with each other! There are a lot of cats, however, and minimal funding with which to fix them. Does anyone have any recommendations for the cheapest spayings/neuterings in the Northern Virginia area? Thanks!
posted by Keter
on Jun 28, 2012 -
14 answers
Sorry but I have a sort of weird name-this-kids'-book question: Two kittens are trying to protect each other. I remember a couple of disjointed scenes and some dark themes of self-sacrifice, bravery, and loss. Please tell me I didn't imagine this.
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posted by beandip
on Mar 28, 2012 -
5 answers
CAT-FILTER: Where are the cutest and coolest online stores selling cat toys, cat costumes, cat furniture, etc.? Googling brings me boring stuff. Etsy and eBay stores are good too.
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posted by KLF
on Feb 25, 2012 -
7 answers
Introducing a very stupid and quirky cat to another cat, a baby, or possibly both. Bad idea, or worst idea ever?
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posted by saladin
on Feb 13, 2012 -
11 answers
I want to learn everything I can about exotic shorthairs (aka shorthaired persians). I have the opportunity to adopt an exotic shorthair kitten, and need to figure out if one of the little munchkins would be happy living with me. I have 3 specific questions.
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posted by KLF
on Jan 1, 2012 -
10 answers
Help a kitten momma make the right decision!
Should we have our one-eyed kitten's non-eye sewn shut?
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posted by beloveddoll
on Dec 29, 2011 -
16 answers
Old cat, new kitten filter: Does anyone have experience introducing an older cat to a new kitten? My cat is 17 years old, female indoor. Any advice/ best practices?
posted by tessalations999
on Aug 7, 2011 -
10 answers
will keeping siblings from the same litter together past the initial socialization be detrimental to their full socialization?
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posted by joeblough
on Jul 15, 2011 -
17 answers
I hear stories about a mother cat raising puppies as if they were her own, or a mother dog raising kittens as if they were her own. What happens to these baby animals when they grow up? Do they have identity issues?
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posted by nikkorizz
on Nov 13, 2010 -
17 answers
I just popped out to my shed, and found a hissing emaciated cat. I chased it away (I like the birds in my yard), and as it shot off over the fence and up the road, I found kittens.
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posted by Ahab
on Oct 24, 2010 -
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The Mr and I are seriously considering getting a pair of kittens. We've worked out most of the logistics that this would entail to have the happiest and healthiest cats possible, but he did raise one question that hadn't been a concern with my last cat. His daughter lives in a house with 3 cats. At least one of these cats is indoor/outdoor, our cats would be strictly indoor. When his daughter comes to our house on the weekends, are we putting our cats at any risk of disease?
posted by Zophi
on Sep 8, 2010 -
12 answers
Is it a bad idea to trap a pregnant feral cat so that she can give birth indoors, the kittens can be socialized, and she can be fixed so there's no more kittens? This seems like a no brainer, but recent events have me worried.
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posted by korej
on May 25, 2010 -
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Last night we agreed to foster a mother cat and her four kittens. They will be arriving tonight.The kittens are six days old. We only have experience with cats older than two months. Advice needed.
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posted by Optimus Chyme
on Mar 4, 2010 -
22 answers
Dear cat-owning MeFites, please help a new kitten owner: what's the best way to kitten-proof a stair railing with a dangerous drop-off?
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posted by Creosote
on Jan 28, 2010 -
25 answers
CuteANDGrossFilter: kittens zooming around the house + mushy poop stuck to tail area & feet + newly-discovered roundworm (re)infestation + carpet = OMG what do I do now to make sure it's really clean in here?
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posted by amtho
on Jan 7, 2010 -
13 answers
[Kitten-filter]: My partner and I would really like to adopt a kitten (or a pair of kittens). The only problem is that every year we leave the country for at least a month, and can't take them with us. Will this be a problem?
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posted by forza
on Dec 10, 2009 -
14 answers
Is hibiscus really toxic to cats (not dogs)? I need to bring in our two big tree-like hibiscus tonight -- it's going to freeze soon -- but we have nowhere really good to store them, and we have kittens here.
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posted by amtho
on Dec 4, 2009 -
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I have searched previous questions, as well as Google and can't find the answer to this question. My friend rescued five kittens, estimated to be 2 1/2 weeks old. She is at a loss as far as feeding. Her efforts with bottles, milk, canned foot, etc. are not working. Can you help? Anyone with experience?
posted by wv kay in ga
on Jul 20, 2009 -
16 answers
I'm interested in volunteering at a cat rescue organization in New York City. Any recommendations?
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posted by miskatonic
on Jun 5, 2009 -
7 answers
Although we've been following the standard advice of slow introductions, our new 14 week kitten and 2 year old cat seem to have fallen into a pattern that we're concerned will negatively impact whether or not they ever get along at all! Additionally, we have time constraints and the longer we keep them separated, the more miserable the kitten seems to be.
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posted by etherealclarity
on Jun 1, 2009 -
17 answers
I just moved into a duplex two weeks ago, and yesterday I discovered two kittens (w/ mother) underneath my unit ... I can't afford (both financially and emotionally) to care for them at the moment ....
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posted by weakcore
on May 1, 2009 -
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