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    Lethargic 9 week old kitten

    Have you taken her temp? A fever can make her lethargic. 105 is concerning, 107 is dangerous. If you don't know how to test with a rectal thermometer, use an ear one. If she has a fever, put alcohol on a cloth and rub the inside of her ears, the foot pads and her belly. It will cool her...
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    9 week old kittens

    For the litter you might sprinkle on some Cat Attract. You could make your own - it is basically just ground catnip. If he is not drinking enough, you can get something called Hydro Care (something like that that. It is the consistency of heavy cream and VERY palatable. I had it for one of...
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    Best Christmas Present Ever: kittens

    I have 5 newborns (1 1/2 days old - see "Best Christmas Present Ever) The mom is only 10 months old and is first time mom. My concern is that she is not washing the kittens. I know kittens need to be stimulated to pee and poop until they start eating solid food. Should I try to wash them...
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    Best Christmas Present Ever: kittens

    Meowy Christmas everyone! My foster mom, Mrs. Claws delivered the best present ever this morning. I went to her room around 9 and found 4 white kittens and a black/white tabby. So far they are all nursing and moving around.
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    Which Smiley Describes How You Are Feeling Today? - 2020

    :gaah:my laptop dies and I had to get a new one. The set up is taking FOREVER. I HATE this sort of thing (I am using the old one now but it is a temporary fix to get internet) I HAVE to have a working laptop - we are working from home and my husband is having knee replacement tomorrow so I...
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    Question of the Day, Sunday 4th of October, 2020

    I love cats and cat people so I would donate. I dance like Elaine from friends and cannot carry a tune in a bucket. Believe it is not false modesty - it is best for everyone.
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    Name Three Things - 2020

    1. Take foster kittens to the rescue to be sent to another foster, A friend found 7 bottle babies. She was fostering but her male started pooping around the playpen, so I took them. The rescue has found another foster. I have a mom who just delivered 3 babies and I have 11 of my own. 21...
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    Question of the day - Thursday 17 September

    That is me also I get up sometimes at 4:30, usually 5:30 or 6. I get so much done before I have to start my day, I am usually in bed no later than 10 also.
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    Question of the Day - Monday, September 14, 2020

    I eat sandwiches a lot, but just basic ones. Deli ham or turke with baby spinach, cheese, mayo, mustard and a touch of horseradish. The veggie sandwich from Subway is good too, I make grilled cheese with mayo on the inside. Also fried egg, with mayo and cheese. After reading all the posts...
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    Male cat licking genitals - continues after being cleared by Vet

    If he is not altered yet, hr is acting normally by hunching everything. He is just trying to make babies. Some males will do this even after being altered. I have seen it many times. As for licking genitals, I would not be concerned if he was given a clean bill, as long as his penis does...
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    4 weeks old kitten! (HELP)

    Kittens should poop more than once a day. If it has been 4 days, she needs to see a vet. ASAP She is constipated and something like this in a kitten is serious.
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    Kitten has hot paws and hot tongue

    thank you. I feel better now. I will pass along the info.
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    Kitten has hot paws and hot tongue

    Thank you - I just have never encountered this. I feel better
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    Kitten has hot paws and hot tongue

    My SIL's mother has a 5 month old kitten. she has only been inside. She kneads and licks her mom's arm which she has always done. However, lately her mom says the kitten's paws and tongue seem hot. The kitten is active and eating normally. Is this a sign of high temp? Mom is not able to...
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