Hello all,
My Momma cat (MeowMeow-26 months) had her first baby 6 weeks and 4 days ago. I was pleasantly surprised when she only had one adorable ball of fur! She has been an awesome Mom so far and I love watching them together. We will be keeping the kitten and I already have plans on having them both fixed ASAP so we don't have any more accidents.
The reason I have come here and am posting though has to do with both weaning and litter training. When she got pregnant I did more research and studying then I ever did for school. LOL I am a little worried though and can't seem to find the answers I am looking for.
As I stated Friedo (the kitten) is 6 weeks and 4 days. I have two litter boxes set up side by side. One of them a bit smaller and easier to get in and out of. On the other side of the room I have 2 water bowls, and 3 food dishes. In one dish I put the kitten formula, the next the formula mixed with wet food, and in the third dry food. I make sure they are full and fresh all day. I have been providing everything to this extent since he turned 4 weeks. I have also in the last week started putting him into the room separated from MeowMeow for 2-3 hours a day. He has yet to even attempt to try and even lap the formula. MeowMeow is still feeding him herself. She often eats all the formula herself as soon as I put it down. This is why I also offer the wet food with the formula in hopes she will leave the formula alone. She also has not attempted to show him the litter box. He has not gone in it at all. I see her still cleaning him frequently. I am wondering if all of this is normal or at this age should he be starting to learn/do these things? They are both healthy and active. If he should be doing these things what do you think I should do to encourage his learning? I have let him lick formula off my finger and placed him in the litter already. Sorry it's so long and thanks in advance for any help!
My Momma cat (MeowMeow-26 months) had her first baby 6 weeks and 4 days ago. I was pleasantly surprised when she only had one adorable ball of fur! She has been an awesome Mom so far and I love watching them together. We will be keeping the kitten and I already have plans on having them both fixed ASAP so we don't have any more accidents.
The reason I have come here and am posting though has to do with both weaning and litter training. When she got pregnant I did more research and studying then I ever did for school. LOL I am a little worried though and can't seem to find the answers I am looking for.
As I stated Friedo (the kitten) is 6 weeks and 4 days. I have two litter boxes set up side by side. One of them a bit smaller and easier to get in and out of. On the other side of the room I have 2 water bowls, and 3 food dishes. In one dish I put the kitten formula, the next the formula mixed with wet food, and in the third dry food. I make sure they are full and fresh all day. I have been providing everything to this extent since he turned 4 weeks. I have also in the last week started putting him into the room separated from MeowMeow for 2-3 hours a day. He has yet to even attempt to try and even lap the formula. MeowMeow is still feeding him herself. She often eats all the formula herself as soon as I put it down. This is why I also offer the wet food with the formula in hopes she will leave the formula alone. She also has not attempted to show him the litter box. He has not gone in it at all. I see her still cleaning him frequently. I am wondering if all of this is normal or at this age should he be starting to learn/do these things? They are both healthy and active. If he should be doing these things what do you think I should do to encourage his learning? I have let him lick formula off my finger and placed him in the litter already. Sorry it's so long and thanks in advance for any help!