Hi everyone!
My friend and her parents took in a couple 5 week old kittens, and they need some helpful information-I have looked for some sites that could help them, but anymore would be great-I think that they know (generally) what they’re doing, but the nerves are making them regret themselves. Thanks to anyone in advance! And main tips about their care would be really helpful too. BTW-they didn’t want to take them so young, but one of them would have been shot, and they couldn’t let that happen-they both seem to be very healthy. Oh yeah-can their nails be trimmed yet? They’re sticking their claws into people when they hold them-they’re new to the house, and they’re doing well. But they would like to know some of the information to make sure that they are doing the right stuff. Thanks!
Brad J 8:45 am on August 8, 2009 Permalink
The cats are sticking their claws into people because their instinct tells them to. This “kneeding” motion is how they get milk to flow from their mothers.
GP 11:30 am on August 10, 2009 Permalink
Have them checked out by a Vet — they might need cat milk for a while. Don’t cut their claws – just clip the tips for right now. The Vet can recommend anything else they might need- 5 weeks is really way tooooo young – but I would have taken them also with the risk of them being shot (by the way, the person with that gun needs it to backfire!).
kimmykr95 11:02 pm on August 12, 2009 Permalink
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