How Do I Help This Mother?

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Updates:

- So one of the babies has been crying for a few hours now. Went to check on him, couldn't find him at first, then it turns out he got his neck tangled in a wire and plastic bag. At first, I thought his paws were stuck so when I tried to pull the plastic bag away I almost killed him. Managed to cut away the plastic bag (which was the main issue) and he's doing pretty well. I've never been more stressed out like that.

- Two babies are white with grey tabby spots and one used to be orange but is now more of a beige colour. Seems to be the bravest and most curious of the three.

- The cat shelter I contacted has been ignoring my messages, then they made a public post saying that they can't take any more cats in due to financial issues. I asked if I could volunteer but they left me on seen again. I told them to make a Patreon so I could share it here and they left me on seen. The other one I have no idea if they've even seen my messages because I sent them through mail.

- The babies are still scared of me and wouldn't let me touch them unless they're not looking, how do I make them get used to me? I've tried food but, unlike the mother, they wouldn't eat off my hand.

- I actually saw a Scottish Fold in person and I'm happy.

 

[Furballsmom]

Try soft music, sitting on the floor, reading to them while you're sitting there sometimes, and mostly time will help them to become more used to you.

I'm so glad you were able to get the plastic off, good for you!!

I actually saw a Scottish Fold in person and I'm happy.

 

[Furballsmom]

These articles involve adult cats but these methods apply to kittens as well.

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[Darkiplier]

So I was planning on taking him to a vet but he's back to his old self now and I can't see any marks or signs of injury. Still a bit shaken tbh.

I'm so glad you were able to get the plastic off, good for you!!

I was close to damn tears, and that doesn't happen to me very often. I would've honestly been traumatized if I couldn't save him.

But yeah, I'll check out those threads later. They get close to me sometimes and sniff me a little bit.

 

[Furballsmom]

he's back to his old self now

Bless your heart - they have a bad habit of scaring the daylights out of us, don't they!
I'm so glad to hear he's better, I was thinking about you both - thanks so much for the update

 

[Darkiplier]

Okay, he's not doing nearly as well as I thought. He's almost unresponsive and moves a bit slowly. He doesn't run at food like his siblings or like he used to. Is it shock? I wanna take him to a vet.

 

[Furballsmom]

Are you able to take him to a vet? I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you!

 

[Darkiplier]

My great uncle's coming to check him out; he's got lots of cats and dogs so he's pretty experienced. Might go to the vet today if needed. He's most likely in shock, hope he'll do fine.

 

[Furballsmom]

 

[Darkiplier]

I thought I updated you guys, but he didn't go to the vet. He's recovered now and is eating again. He recovered a few days ago.

 

[Furballsmom]

That's excellent news!!

 

[Darkiplier]

They keep getting bad cases of the zoomies but I love it

 

[Furballsmom]

 

[Darkiplier]

Uhm unrelated but I tried feeding a cat in the street and she scratched me (then started begging for food) and my finger hurts a lot now. It wasn't a big scratch, more like a prick except her claw broke a bit deeper than just the skin. It isn't serious, just that bending my finger hurts a bit now. Bad? Normal?

 

[Furballsmom]

Oh gosh, I'm very sorry I didn't see this until just now - are you ok? How is the finger? Is it red and swollen, or just stiff?

Were you able to wash the wound really well and maybe even get some antibiotic on it?

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[Darkiplier]

Eh, it's okay. She became friendly when she realised I was trying to give her food. And my finger's fine, no infections or swellings. I didn't put antibiotics because I'm an idiot and also none was available at the time, but mostly because I tend to dismiss wounds a lot of the time. Might be how I go out one day.

 

[Furballsmom]

Lol
Well, I'm super glad that both you and that kitty are ok

 

[Darkiplier]

Now I'm super pissed because the doorman lets her out so the males wouldn't camp the building and now she's gotten pregnant again.

On the other hand, I'm trying to find them homes. How old do they have to be for separation?

 

[Furballsmom]

oh, gosh, I'm sorry!

Here you are;
How Old Do Kittens Have To Be To Leave Their Mother?

 

[Darkiplier]

I see.

The two females are a lot more afraid of people than their (honestly more beautiful) brother. They still wouldn't eat from my hand though