Daston Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Hey guys Just been to look at some kittens 8 weeks old brother and sister. Look very healthy and very bouncy. Anyone know anything about keeping kittens??? ie how old do they need to be before getting the snip and vacinations and are they ok to be left alone together whilst we are at work? They have been weaned from their mum and come from a house that has kids and dogs so they aint shy. Oh and a little concerned about my PC and TV how likly are they to think that my nice flat screen is a climbing frame and any ideas how to protect it?????? Cheers guys, its amazing what questions you get on a car forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 how old do they need to be before getting the snip and vacinations and are they ok to be left alone together whilst we are at work? First vaccine is from 9 weeks. They'll be due a second between 3 and 4 weeks later. The regular vaccine mainly covers cat flu but you can get them done for Feline Leukaemia Virus as well. Neutering should be done from 6 months. I'd worm them every couple of weeks at the moment until they're about 3 months, then every month until six months. After that it depends on how much hunting they're doing. They should be fine together when you're out, probably less stressed than if they were separated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 My daughter recently adopted one. She thought it was a female but wasn't sure, went to the vets for its first injection yesterday and the vet says it's male. It's difficult to tell when they're young apparently!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muffleman Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Fear the worst mate, and you may be pleasantly surprised We've had many kittens over the years, and amusing as it is seeing a furry face appear over the curtain rail, it aint good for the curtains You should be able to leave them alone together though. We had two kittens and one litter tray and my dad came round one day to fit central heating. He is working on a rad and hears a noise behind him, kind of a 'shoof shoof shoof' - and then the stink hits him One of them has just curled a stinky one off and then covered it with litter. That's okay my dad thinks, it's covered up so should be okay. Kitten no.2 arrives minutes later and pinches one off too, right on top of the other Talk about pile up Apparently the stink was unbearable, and as hard as the kitten tried, he just couldn't scrape enough kitty litter together to cover a 2inch high double mr whippy They are fun though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 hehe any idea how much vaccinations cost on average? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Yesterday's excursion cost my better half £40. I guess it;s the same next visit. She's been quoted £40 to have him 'done'. So it's not cheap, but I'm not paying:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Apparently the stink was unbearable, and as hard as the kitten tried, he just couldn't scrape enough kitty litter together to cover a 2inch high double mr whippy Painted such a vivid picture Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 hehe any idea how much vaccinations cost on average? We're £24 plus VAT for the primary course (2 injections) and around £35 for a spay and £20 for castration. But we're cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranz Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 ... to cover a 2inch high double mr whippy I'm never eating a certain soft ice cream again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 We're £24 plus VAT for the primary course (2 injections) and around £35 for a spay and £20 for castration. But we're cheap! You're also about 500 miles too far away from me:d Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 Check http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showpost.php?p=958143&postcount=17 I left mine alone when they were about 13 weeks - spent the weekend with them so they were used to the house, and left them on Monday. I'll admit I did rush back at lunchtimes for the first few days to check on them, though ... I've got a rear projection TV - easily scratchable plastic front - and although there are a few clawmarks on the speakers (had to pick the cats up and deposit their claws on the scratching post, and they got the idea) they've always left the screen. I think we had to spray them with water a few times to warn them away from the TV, and they got the idea quite quickly. One thing I did learn is that you'll need to reinforce your curtain poles, if you have any. After repeated re-drilling, re-hanging, and the occasional squirt form a waterpistol at the cats, I gave up and used heavy duty screws with expanding metal jackets. No problems since And annual booster shots for the vaccination result in a £35 hole in your wallet. Although girl cats need giant lampshades around their heads for a couple of weeks after getting chopped, boys only get one stitch after neutering nowadays and don't need the giant lampshade collars. Cats hate those collars. And when you feed them, from and early age, whistle at them or ring a bell (I shake my keys). This way they'll have a call to get them when they go outside. And get them used to cat collars early, or they'll just take them off when they're introduced. I've had my three (originally had two, but ended up with three - it's a long story) for a year now, and they're still great companions, a constant source of amusement, and a delivery service for mice to my doorstep EDIT - check the price of Frontline atni-flea stuff and deworm tablets, as they can add up as a monthly thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraStar 3000 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 :rlol: @ Muffleman. Cats are great Prepare yourself to meet god's finest creation, the Cat. ok, 3nd finest after Supras and Pay-per-view movies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 DOH - I'll have to faff around reducing the image size later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdavies Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Gotta love those little furry bundles of fun! Very sharp claws, sharp teeth and a burning desire to climb everything! (including you). Don't worry the scars will fade For some invaluable advise on cat ownership, see: HERE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I love our kittens, now a year old though! They grow so fast. Leaving them together is fine, they'll fight a lot, ours still do, but they obviously love each other really (see pics). We always close the lounge door when we're out, so they can't get to the expensive bits, they both had a habit of climbing on the TV stand when we first got them, not so much now, only once did he ever try to jump up onto the top of the LCD from behind, he got bowled down the laminate in the hall and never did it again! What I want to know is how do you stop them following you around all the time, we don't get any peace!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Just remembered some more advice ... get a good vacuum cleaner! Make sure it's one with rotating brushes (i.e. an upright), or you'll never lift up all the cat hair. I'm going to have to upgrade my old Dyson DC02, as I have to moonwalk around the carpets in trainers to get the cathair out, still. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Just wait until they start bringing back treats for you http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=83232&highlight=squirrel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daston Posted July 16, 2007 Author Share Posted July 16, 2007 well they are settled in and this morning it was as if they were part of the family. As soon as I walked into the lounge they both came and said hello. Both been good as gold although one of them decided to have a wee on a plastic bag but I think that was because it sounded like litter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbourner Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 So cute, black one's female? Looks exactly like our spooky!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShamelessTT Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Just remember this everytime you knock one out, god kills a kitten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Just remember this everytime you knock one out, god kills a kitten! Please don't let Pete see that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eve Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I got a kitten about two months ago and he is very cute but a right royal pain in the arse. He destroys the house and me! Big mistake. Hoping castration is gonna calm him down a bit. Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schtuv Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Awwwwwwwwwww - cute! Keep them away from the chocolate, though, or they'll get theobromine poisoning. For some reason (shiny crinkly wrappers) mine always investigate it when it's in the house ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steviekid Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 Keep them away from the chocolate, though, or they'll get theobromine poisoning. Most chocolate is so low in real cocoa that it's not a problem unless you're buying expensive stuff. Having said that, it's better to be safe than sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarkey Posted July 16, 2007 Share Posted July 16, 2007 I've got two kittens. Pepsi & Max. (Boy & Girl) 11 weeks old. I'd love to know: a) How you stop one bullying the other b) How the hell can you stop both of them climbing up your legs PS. Before anyone quotes & edits me ... I mean't climbing NOT humping!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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