HEY EVERYONE!
I'm so glad that I found this site. I'am a new mother to a 3 month old Manx kitten. I NEVER had a cat before, yet alone an indoor pet! So this will be a challenge for me! I'm trying to read up on raising a cat as much as possible. This forum will def. help me out on my road to motherhood!
I have SO MUCH questions that I hope can be answered from those who are more experienced than I'am. I have brought him to the vet many of times, but you know how it is, sometimes your questions never "really" get answered. I'm just looking for differnt opinions, maybe someone whos kitten is going thru what my little ZION is. Thanks in advance!!
1) FLEAS OR NOT? Zion constantly (several times a day) gnaws at his body and licks himself frantically in certain areas, his foot and side belly. I always hear him sucking his skin. Seems like hes in pain, but he doesnt cry. Took him to the vet, and its not FLEAS. Doctor really didnt give me any advice on what it could be. Just that its not FLEAS, from his 2 minute inspection. Personally, I never checked for mites in my life so I do not know how to look for flea dirt, etc. Also concerned that it mite be ring worm, but assumed that the doctor would have told me that, right? ANYONE know what im talking about??
2) FAT CAT!!? What is a decent amount of food to be feeding a kitten of 3 months (2.5 pounds). I have been feeding him about 3/4 small can of wet food (2x day) + leaving out dry food which he eats thruout the day, about 1/2 cup total sometimes more! Hes a fatty!! He loved to eat!!
3) I GOT A BITTER!! Zion seems as tho hes always on defense when I see him...He always attacks my feet and fingers, biting or scratching. I scold him saying "NO" in a stern voice, then he runs away. Though, it happens again, everyday. I want to break this HABIT!! you think he will eventually wean off this attacking "mode"!?
4) PERSONALITY CHECK! In relation to question 3, always on defense. When hes in his "play" mood, he can be in his own zone. I cant come near him at all, or else he attacks. So when i try to get his attention, he arches his back like the little halloween cats and he walks sides ways (towards me). I think its rather cute and funny! But im worried that he is really scared of me!!??
Well those are my questions for now
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU ALL
I'm so glad that I found this site. I'am a new mother to a 3 month old Manx kitten. I NEVER had a cat before, yet alone an indoor pet! So this will be a challenge for me! I'm trying to read up on raising a cat as much as possible. This forum will def. help me out on my road to motherhood!
I have SO MUCH questions that I hope can be answered from those who are more experienced than I'am. I have brought him to the vet many of times, but you know how it is, sometimes your questions never "really" get answered. I'm just looking for differnt opinions, maybe someone whos kitten is going thru what my little ZION is. Thanks in advance!!
1) FLEAS OR NOT? Zion constantly (several times a day) gnaws at his body and licks himself frantically in certain areas, his foot and side belly. I always hear him sucking his skin. Seems like hes in pain, but he doesnt cry. Took him to the vet, and its not FLEAS. Doctor really didnt give me any advice on what it could be. Just that its not FLEAS, from his 2 minute inspection. Personally, I never checked for mites in my life so I do not know how to look for flea dirt, etc. Also concerned that it mite be ring worm, but assumed that the doctor would have told me that, right? ANYONE know what im talking about??
2) FAT CAT!!? What is a decent amount of food to be feeding a kitten of 3 months (2.5 pounds). I have been feeding him about 3/4 small can of wet food (2x day) + leaving out dry food which he eats thruout the day, about 1/2 cup total sometimes more! Hes a fatty!! He loved to eat!!
3) I GOT A BITTER!! Zion seems as tho hes always on defense when I see him...He always attacks my feet and fingers, biting or scratching. I scold him saying "NO" in a stern voice, then he runs away. Though, it happens again, everyday. I want to break this HABIT!! you think he will eventually wean off this attacking "mode"!?
4) PERSONALITY CHECK! In relation to question 3, always on defense. When hes in his "play" mood, he can be in his own zone. I cant come near him at all, or else he attacks. So when i try to get his attention, he arches his back like the little halloween cats and he walks sides ways (towards me). I think its rather cute and funny! But im worried that he is really scared of me!!??
Well those are my questions for now
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU ALL