Kitten status - day 4

They're doing better today! I didn't see any diarrhea in the
cage last night, and none this morning, either. There were a couple
of stools in the litterbox that seemed a bit more solid, although I
didn't take a really close look. Both of them had clean butts and they
were in high spirits.

I'm now feeding them just one kind of cat food - Wellness kitten food,
mixed with a bit of pumpkin. No kitten milk, no kibble. Jackie, the
rescue group member I've been talking to, told me I should simplify
their diet and give them the same thing every meal, to stabilize them.
It seems to be working.

Jackie also said that she would get me some antibiotics for coccidia,
but maybe that won't be necessary. They're going to be wormed this
weekend.

Meanwhile, when I let them out of the cage this morning, I allowed
them to wander all over my bed (prior to this, I kept them restricted
to a large towel I had placed on the bed). Of course, one of them
went promptly to the edge, slipped down to the floor, and stumbled
into the World Under the Bed. I managed to fish her out, then I put
pillows and clothes, and whatever else I could find to block the edges
of the bed. They had a great time stomping all over the place and
getting to run around a bit.

These kittens are really sweet and sociable and they crave attention
and physical contact. Every time I take them out of the cage, they
climb on me, purring their heads off. I don't think they'll have any
trouble finding homes, once they go up for adoption. But first they
have to reach 2 pounds in weight (just under 1 kg). They can't be
neutered until they reach that weight and they won't be put up for
adoption until after they're neutered, vaccinated, wormed, etc. I
don't know why I said I might have these kittens for a few months,
though - it will probably be more like 2-3 weeks.

(BTW, I've been calling the girl kitty "Dora" after Dora the Explorer.
She's the one who wants to see the world, the one who tried to go
spelunking under my bed. I started calling the boy "Mama's Boy" because
he often runs up to me for reassurance when they're playing, and he's
generally not quite as bold as his sister. He's very affectionate,
though. They both are.)

--
Joyce

Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me,
for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me
the hell alone. -- Unknown

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They're doing better today! I didn't see any diarrhea in the
cage last night, and none this morning, either. There were a couple
of stools in the litterbox that seemed a bit more solid, although I
didn't take a really close look. Both of them had clean butts and they
were in high spirits.

I'm now feeding them just one kind of cat food - Wellness kitten food,
mixed with a bit of pumpkin. No kitten milk, no kibble. Jackie, the
rescue group member I've been talking to, told me I should simplify
their diet and give them the same thing every meal, to stabilize them.
It seems to be working.

Jackie also said that she would get me some antibiotics for coccidia,
but maybe that won't be necessary. They're going to be wormed this
weekend.

Meanwhile, when I let them out of the cage this morning, I allowed
them to wander all over my bed (prior to this, I kept them restricted
to a large towel I had placed on the bed). Of course, one of them
went promptly to the edge, slipped down to the floor, and stumbled
into the World Under the Bed. I managed to fish her out, then I put
pillows and clothes, and whatever else I could find to block the edges
of the bed. They had a great time stomping all over the place and
getting to run around a bit.

These kittens are really sweet and sociable and they crave attention
and physical contact. Every time I take them out of the cage, they
climb on me, purring their heads off. I don't think they'll have any
trouble finding homes, once they go up for adoption. But first they
have to reach 2 pounds in weight (just under 1 kg). They can't be
neutered until they reach that weight and they won't be put up for
adoption until after they're neutered, vaccinated, wormed, etc. I
don't know why I said I might have these kittens for a few months,
though - it will probably be more like 2-3 weeks.

(BTW, I've been calling the girl kitty "Dora" after Dora the Explorer.
She's the one who wants to see the world, the one who tried to go
spelunking under my bed. I started calling the boy "Mama's Boy" because
he often runs up to me for reassurance when they're playing, and he's
generally not quite as bold as his sister. He's very affectionate,
though. They both are.)

--
Joyce

Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me,
for I may not follow. Do not walk beside me, either. Just leave me
the hell alone. -- Unknown

I'm so glad to hear they're doing better. Yes, I'm sure they'll find good
homes.

Joy

On 02 Nov 2011 19:22:29 GMT, wrote:
(BTW, I've been calling the girl kitty "Dora" after Dora the Explorer.
She's the one who wants to see the world, the one who tried to go
spelunking under my bed. I started calling the boy "Mama's Boy" because
he often runs up to me for reassurance when they're playing, and he's
generally not quite as bold as his sister. He's very affectionate,
though. They both are.)

They sound *so cute*! Are they squeaky or climb-ey or follow-ey? Dora
is a very appropriate name for the girl, I think.

wrote in message
...
They're doing better today!
...
(BTW, I've been calling the girl kitty "Dora" after Dora the
Explorer...)

Well, if you've named her, she's a keeper :-)

--
MatSav

wrote in message
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They're doing better today! I didn't see any diarrhea in the
cage last night, and none this morning, either. There were a couple
of stools in the litterbox that seemed a bit more solid, although I
didn't take a really close look. Both of them had clean butts and they
were in high spirits.

I'm now feeding them just one kind of cat food - Wellness kitten food,
mixed with a bit of pumpkin. No kitten milk, no kibble. Jackie, the
rescue group member I've been talking to, told me I should simplify
their diet and give them the same thing every meal, to stabilize them.
It seems to be working.

Jackie also said that she would get me some antibiotics for coccidia,
but maybe that won't be necessary. They're going to be wormed this
weekend.

Meanwhile, when I let them out of the cage this morning, I allowed
them to wander all over my bed (prior to this, I kept them restricted
to a large towel I had placed on the bed). Of course, one of them
went promptly to the edge, slipped down to the floor, and stumbled
into the World Under the Bed. I managed to fish her out, then I put
pillows and clothes, and whatever else I could find to block the edges
of the bed. They had a great time stomping all over the place and
getting to run around a bit.

These kittens are really sweet and sociable and they crave attention
and physical contact. Every time I take them out of the cage, they
climb on me, purring their heads off. I don't think they'll have any
trouble finding homes, once they go up for adoption. But first they
have to reach 2 pounds in weight (just under 1 kg). They can't be
neutered until they reach that weight and they won't be put up for
adoption until after they're neutered, vaccinated, wormed, etc. I
don't know why I said I might have these kittens for a few months,
though - it will probably be more like 2-3 weeks.

(BTW, I've been calling the girl kitty "Dora" after Dora the Explorer.
She's the one who wants to see the world, the one who tried to go
spelunking under my bed. I started calling the boy "Mama's Boy" because
he often runs up to me for reassurance when they're playing, and he's
generally not quite as bold as his sister. He's very affectionate,
though. They both are.)

--
Joyce

Sounds like they are doing very well! And very cute, too. Thank you for
taking them in for this brief time.

Jill

FYI Your posts are the only ones that have appeared today.
Best of luck in solving your problem MLB

"MLB" wrote in message
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FYI Your posts are the only ones that have appeared today.
Best of luck in solving your problem MLB


Who are you talking to? You replied to me but didn't quote anything.

Jill

Takayuki wrote:

On 02 Nov 2011 19:22:29 GMT, wrote:
(BTW, I've been calling the girl kitty "Dora" after Dora the Explorer.
She's the one who wants to see the world, the one who tried to go
spelunking under my bed. I started calling the boy "Mama's Boy" because
he often runs up to me for reassurance when they're playing, and he's
generally not quite as bold as his sister. He's very affectionate,
though. They both are.)

They sound *so cute*! Are they squeaky or climb-ey or follow-ey? Dora
is a very appropriate name for the girl, I think.

Squeaky and climb-ey. You should see them when I first walk into the
room. They climb up the sides of the cage and the boy kitty hangs from
the bars on the top like some kind of primate (he also has the loudest
voice). But they don't really follow me around. That might be because
we're in one small room and there isn't anywhere for any of us to go.

--
Joyce

- Your mom and I are going to divorce next month.
- What??? Why! Call me please?
- I wrote Disney and this phone changed it. We are going to Disney.
-- damnyouautocorrect.com

On 11/03/2011 11:51 PM, jmcquown wrote:

"MLB" wrote in message
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FYI Your posts are the only ones that have appeared today.
Best of luck in solving your problem MLB


Who are you talking to? You replied to me but didn't quote anything.

Jill

Replying to you Jill. I placed it at the bottom of your message and
that is the best I can do. There were 4 messages this AM . I have had
telephone line toubles -- still do- and am not very "computer savy.
But, nobody is perfect., MLB

wrote:
Takayuki wrote:
On 02 Nov 2011 19:22:29 GMT, wrote:

(BTW, I've been calling the girl kitty "Dora" after Dora the Explorer.
She's the one who wants to see the world, the one who tried to go
spelunking under my bed. I started calling the boy "Mama's Boy" because
he often runs up to me for reassurance when they're playing, and he's
generally not quite as bold as his sister. He's very affectionate,
though. They both are.)

They sound *so cute*! Are they squeaky or climb-ey or follow-ey? Dora
is a very appropriate name for the girl, I think.

Squeaky and climb-ey. You should see them when I first walk into the
room. They climb up the sides of the cage and the boy kitty hangs from
the bars on the top like some kind of primate (he also has the loudest
voice). But they don't really follow me around. That might be because
we're in one small room and there isn't anywhere for any of us to go.

Is there a chance for pics? Video would be great. Live kitten cam -
priceless!

--
You'd be crazy to e-mail me with the crazy. But leave the div alone.
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