Hello.
My name is Lauren and I just got two new kittens last night. They're both girls... at least I think they are, and their names are Id and Macavity. They're not from the same litter, but they're very close in age. (about 6 weeks) Macavity's a calico, and Id is... well mostly black with spots of white for paws and a nose. They're absolute dolls! I do have a few questions about them, however, so I would appreciate any pointers you wisened cat owners can offer.
First of all, I'm allergic to cats. I know it's not terribly bright to get two kittens when you're allergic, but my allergies really aren't terrible and I do get lonely sometimes living out here in the middle of nowhere by myself. The main problems I get are the sniffles and a rash that breaks out after a while. Do any of you know of a good allergy solution?
Second of all, both of them dive head first into the food whenever I set it down in front of them. They get the food all over thier faces and paws. Should I wash them off from time to time?
Third, Id seems to have mastered the concept of the litter box, but Macavity I'm not too sure about. Not only has she not used the litter box, but she doesn't seem to have gone to the bathroom at all since I broght them home a while ago. Is there something wrong with her? Should I take her to the vet?
Right now I have set up a kitten habitat in a spare bathtub, complete with box, towel, newspaper, food and water, and a litterbox. I take them out to play and put them in to eat and sleep. Is that okay, and if so, when should I move them to a larger area?
I may sound paranoid and naieve but I really don't have much of a clue, here. I would appreciate some advice.
Thanks,
Lauren
My name is Lauren and I just got two new kittens last night. They're both girls... at least I think they are, and their names are Id and Macavity. They're not from the same litter, but they're very close in age. (about 6 weeks) Macavity's a calico, and Id is... well mostly black with spots of white for paws and a nose. They're absolute dolls! I do have a few questions about them, however, so I would appreciate any pointers you wisened cat owners can offer.
First of all, I'm allergic to cats. I know it's not terribly bright to get two kittens when you're allergic, but my allergies really aren't terrible and I do get lonely sometimes living out here in the middle of nowhere by myself. The main problems I get are the sniffles and a rash that breaks out after a while. Do any of you know of a good allergy solution?
Second of all, both of them dive head first into the food whenever I set it down in front of them. They get the food all over thier faces and paws. Should I wash them off from time to time?
Third, Id seems to have mastered the concept of the litter box, but Macavity I'm not too sure about. Not only has she not used the litter box, but she doesn't seem to have gone to the bathroom at all since I broght them home a while ago. Is there something wrong with her? Should I take her to the vet?
Right now I have set up a kitten habitat in a spare bathtub, complete with box, towel, newspaper, food and water, and a litterbox. I take them out to play and put them in to eat and sleep. Is that okay, and if so, when should I move them to a larger area?
I may sound paranoid and naieve but I really don't have much of a clue, here. I would appreciate some advice.
Thanks,
Lauren