Thunder is absolutely adorable!!! Thanks so much! (Hope he doesn't live too much up to his name - lol.)
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Kitten Not Having Any Bowel Movements
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I have always known that newly adopted kittens shouldn't get their vaccination as soon as they arrive at the new home.
The tip I knew was to wait at least 10 days to make the new kitten adapt and settle in the new environment. The stress of rehoming could weaken their immune system and make a vaccine a little risky.
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I think since he has adapted pretty well so far (despite the short time), you are OK. Especially, if he isn't acting any differently now after his vet visit. Don't worry.
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Thanks, he seems a confident chap which was needed because my boy is quite excitable around him....in general really lol. How long do you guys think we should wait before we give him the freedom of the whole house? At the mo hes confined to my living room and we take him upstairs to the bedroom when its bedtime. Litter trays in both of course as well as a water bowl.
He is so young. And from what I understand Thunder is not really having any adaptation issues at this point, correct? I think you could introduce him to other rooms, one at a time under your supervision, but continue the rest of your current routine - back to the living room and then on to bed at night. Especially, if you want to train him to go to bed when you do and stay in a specific room at night. Eventually he can run free, but after you test out how he responds/reacts to other rooms. And, again, I wouldn't let him free at night at all until he is much older.
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Early days I suppose but no signs of distress. Adapting better than i expected. Ok I think I will let him scout around one more room every few days with us there and then put him back in the living room. Are we talking months or weeks before allowing a totally free reign?
How long, to me anyway, would depend on how he responds. But, from the sounds of this wonderful little guy, you are probably not talking months for sure. But, he is little yet, so the total rambunctious-ness is yet to come!!
Here are some TCS articles that might help with the process (and, possibly forewarn you of some stuff to come - lol).
Kitten Proofing Your Home: 13 Practical Tips
How To Help A New Cat Adjust To Your Home
9 Tips That Will Help Your Kitten Adapt To A New Apartment
Here are some TCS articles that might help with the process (and, possibly forewarn you of some stuff to come - lol).
Kitten Proofing Your Home: 13 Practical Tips
How To Help A New Cat Adjust To Your Home
9 Tips That Will Help Your Kitten Adapt To A New Apartment
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Sorry keep on about this guys, just want to make sure our little fella is fine. Today he has had a couple of wees in his tray but no poo. So it's been about 26 hours since the last poop. Is this a concern? He is eating new kitten food so maybe this is slowing his system whilst he gets used to it? I just dont know!
Hi! No worries 
Is it kibble/dry? Can you, if you aren't already give him a little Kitten Milk Replacer, Pedialyte or kitten glop to add some moisture to his system?
Kitten-Rescue.com
Maybe there's something here;
Bathroom Business — Kitten Lady
Is it kibble/dry? Can you, if you aren't already give him a little Kitten Milk Replacer, Pedialyte or kitten glop to add some moisture to his system?
Kitten-Rescue.com
Maybe there's something here;
Bathroom Business — Kitten Lady
You may have to try the technique in the article I previously provided to you to see if he will poop that way. Or, put a dab of butter/margarine on your finger (or, his paw) to see if that will help him have a bowel movement.
There are some cats that don't go every day, so that may turn out to be the case with Oliver - although at this age, I am not sure that would apply.
In addition to what
Furballsmom
has suggested, how much/often are you feeding him? Is he getting enough to eat? At his age, he should be allowed to eat all he wants (though, in his case, mostly wet at regular feedings, and dry for grazing as needed).
There are some cats that don't go every day, so that may turn out to be the case with Oliver - although at this age, I am not sure that would apply.
In addition to what
Furballsmom
has suggested, how much/often are you feeding him? Is he getting enough to eat? At his age, he should be allowed to eat all he wants (though, in his case, mostly wet at regular feedings, and dry for grazing as needed).- Thread Starter Thread Starter
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We are giving a pouch of wet food every day, split into two portions, morning and night. He also has a handful of dry kitten food. I'll try and give him a bum massage and wipe his bottom with a wet tissue as suggested in the article.
Let us know
I am quoting this from another page on the same site as the one
Furballsmom
posted to you:
Kittens over 8 weeks of age should be given a minimum of 3 filling meals each day, including right before bed and first thing in the morning. Once a kitten is 9 months old, it is appropriate to start transitioning toward an adult feeding schedule. At 12 months old, the kitten can graduate to an adult cat food and an adult cat feeding schedule.
Also, a couple of web site connections about calories/food consumption:
What to Feed a Kitten 8 Weeks Old
Correct Amounts of Food for Adult Cats & Kittens
And, please keep us posted!!!
Furballsmom
posted to you:Kittens over 8 weeks of age should be given a minimum of 3 filling meals each day, including right before bed and first thing in the morning. Once a kitten is 9 months old, it is appropriate to start transitioning toward an adult feeding schedule. At 12 months old, the kitten can graduate to an adult cat food and an adult cat feeding schedule.
Also, a couple of web site connections about calories/food consumption:
What to Feed a Kitten 8 Weeks Old
Correct Amounts of Food for Adult Cats & Kittens
And, please keep us posted!!!
LOL, welcome to the Wonderful World of CATS! And you're in excellent company. I tell people that we are like the US company, Farmer's Insurance. Their slogan is "We know a lot of things because we've seen a lot of things. I'm embedding a commercial of theirs, just because they are so darned clever!
And you should (and will, I hope) see us when Kitten Season is in full swing...otherwise rational adults pouring over photos of kitten fannies, attempting (sometimes in vain) to determine if they are males or females! AND ENJOYING EVERY MOMENT OF IT!
I see that it is wet...IF he doesn't go today, try the technique above, and if that doesn't work, call your vet. He'll be OK for 48 hours, and some cats only go every other day, but beyond that, you want to get his doctor involved.Hi! No worries
Is it kibble/dry? Can you, if you aren't already give him a little Kitten Milk Replacer, Pedialyte or kitten glop to add some moisture to his system?
Kitten-Rescue.com
Maybe there's something here;
Bathroom Business — Kitten Lady
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Ok. Gave his bum a wipe and placed in the litter tray. He just jumped straight out.
We gonna just give the wet food for now and leave the dry. Hopefully he goes tonight or first thing in the morning. Fingers crossed.
We gonna just give the wet food for now and leave the dry. Hopefully he goes tonight or first thing in the morning. Fingers crossed.
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