Cat Maintenance

Giving a kitten a bath is never easy, but here is a method that works well for me. First of all, never have the water running when the cat is in the room. That will only scare the cat more. Have a bucket/tub/sink full of water before you bring the cat in. Dunk the cat in the water (but don't put his or her head under water) and rub him/her with cat shampoo. Rinse him/her in another bucket full of water. Immediately after the bath, wrap your kitten in a towel that has been warming in the clothes dryer.

because cats are clean animals. and they don't take showers or baths so when they clean themselves they do it good so they won't have to again for a while.

Cirumstantial evidence, but I think a skunk did eat two of our kittens. Our kittens were in a wooden cat house with the entrance about a foot back from our back wall, entrance facing the wall. Last night when it was getting dark I saw a skunk walking away from the house area. This morning I found the skeletal remains of two of the kittens at the door of the cat house--only skulls and fur left.

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Yes, they will eat them if they can get them. I just lost two kittens to a skunk before we were able to save the rest.

Well it depends on allot. Do you have children, if so I wouldn't recommend it because you don't know the temperament of the stray animal, what it's history is, whether it is sick or if it will bite, scratch or if it'skid freindly. I honestly would call the local humane society, who knows they may find a home for them.Just remember if you should start to feed s stray, they will beback for more. You may not mind the company, just be leery of a stray, stay safe.

All healthy kittens have tons of energy, and are constantly running and jumping around the house. So, yes, an 8 week-old Siamese kitten should be active. Any kitten of any breed should be active.

My Kitten weighs about 600-700 grams!

its about the size of a mouse (adult mouse) maybe 2 1/2 inches (including the tail) they are very small and fragile, so be careful!! if i was helpful to you, please recommend me!! :D that would be great!!!

Do not feed them as much as they will eat, this puts them at risk for over eating which can cause the formula to go into their lungs and they can die. There are directions on the back of kitten formula cans: Feed 1 oz per 4 oz of body weight.

Flea baths for cats are only necessary if fleas are present. If fleas are present, flea products should be used according to the label.

No, but it might give you a few good scratches. I have bathed cats before but usually it is not necessary, because cats are very clean animals usually and will lick themselves clean. But if the cat has gotten in grease or some other substance that could harm it, it will need a bath. Use warm (NOT hot or cold) water and a mild soap such as a cat shampoo or baby shampoo. Do not use dishwashing liquid or adult human shampoo, as these are too harsh for the cat's skin.

Its not bad for cats i know that. i give my cat baths because she gets very muddy and dirty when she goes out so i like to keep her clean plus it helps with preventing fleas ,What my cat will do is she will jump out of the tub so NO some CATS don't like to be bathed.

Yes they urinate and defecate just like big kittie. The mother clean them and this causes them to use the bathroom. The mother kittie then cleans that mess up.

Head lice are tiny insects that somewhat resemble fleas. If you want to see what they look like, you can search on any search engine which has an image search feature. Go there, click images, then type in "head lice" and you will see various images of head lice itself as well as nits that are eggs of head lice.

If it licks it all away from where it needs to be, this can be a problem. I had a cat with a long-term wound which got better soon after switching to another ointment, which tasted bad (unlike the ones it had been on). So if this sounds like your cat, ask your vet if they can prescribe a bad-tasting ointment instead.

You can pick them up. But I would just leave them alone.

Do not pick any of them up or bother to try to pet/touch them. Chances are, the mother will get angry and fight.

Technically, no. They must first be weaned which takes about 6 weeks to do. Once they are weaned, you can take them away from their mother but you will need to put it on a newborn kitten milk formula, which you can get from your local pet store. You can also find out more at a pet store and they will show you what to do. The first answer on here is sort of wrong. You can touch the kittens, the mother won't reject them if you do. But I would advise that you should not touch or hold the kittens until the mother has kind of wound down with them.

Why do you ask? Do you want to poison a cat?

Soap probably won't though. But don't poison a cat if that's what you're doing.

Oh no, I'm definitely not poisoning a cat. It's just that I sometimes find my cat eating hand soap and I stop her, but I just wanted to make sure it isn't poisonous.

Oh, okay. Just that maybe your cat will get a little sick.

Scratching is partly a territorial behavior. Cats have scent glands on their paws, so, when they scratch something, they are marking it as their own in two ways: first, by physically damaging it, and second, by applying their scent to it.

Scratching is also a grooming behavior. It helps remove the outer layer of dead tissue on their claws.

It is also a way for them to stretch, as well as a form of exercise that strengthens and tones their upper body.

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The simple answer to this is, it is more a case of your bunny training you!

Bunnies are naturally very clean animals. They like to always use the same 'latrine' area. This works greatly to our advantage when training them. Simply put newspaper down and see where they like to go. Once they have picked a corner put down the litter tray! Encourage them to use it by putting some hay in there along with the wood shavings/paper pulp litter. Bunnies like to nibble while they pee.

If the litter tray is not where You want it to be... you will gradually need to move it to a more suitable place. Let the bunny get used to it first, after a couple of weeks you can start the moving process. Always move it when the bunny has used it though, so they can smell that this is the same litter tray!

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~also it helps to try "baiting" the litter box... take some poo from where it goes and move it into the litter box this will act as the "bait" then make sure to clean the old area well before you expect them to use the litter box... this worked wonders for me when i trained my rabbit remember rabbits are twice as easy to train as a cat~

To remove mats from fur, you can use your bathtub or wherever you have a hose. Soak in water. Scrub Johnson's baby shampoo on matted area. Rinse fur. Then put Johnson's baby conditioner on matted area. Comb fur. Rinse, comb again, and dry. If this doesn't work, take your dog to your local vet or groomer.

As much as they are able to eat. At 4 to 6 weeks old, kittens are generally still suckling from their mother, or, if their mother isn't around, being fed from a bottle. Young kittens are usually fed every couple of hours.

It is not unknown for such young kittens to start to take an interest in their mother's food, although 6 to 8 weeks is the more usual time for weaning. Have a shallow dish of water out, and offer small portions of mashed-up wet cat food as frequently as you are able. It is best to put down food for them (on a plate, not in a bowl is a plate is easier to eat out of) at least six times a day.

Cats groom themselves by licking their fur. Most gels contain alcohol among other harsh ingredients. This is not good for your cat to ingest. Try brushing your cat daily with a soft bristle type brush.

it may make them sick. Cats and kittens are not suppose to drink milk it is exstreamly bad for them the only time they should drink milk is when they are kittens and they only should get it from the momma cat. if you have the kitten when it still needs its mooms milk and you don't have the mom that's the only time you should give the cat milk. even though people say milk is ok for cats it is not it is very bad for them! cats are actually lac tos and toleratt

Depends really on what type of cat it is.

Smaller, lighter cats will naturally eat less, whereas a bigger or bulky cat will eat more. That said, a cat will eat far more if fed a lower quality food to get the nutrition it needs, and less if fed a premium quality food.

The best way to find out how much you should feed your own cat is to keep an eye on his or her weight. You can do this by weighing him once a week to see if he gains or loses weight, or feeling for any extra layers of fat over his ribs. Be sure to consult a veterinarian first in order to find out the cat's weight and health.

It usually means your cat is sick or hurt. If it is under a bed or in some place where you can't touch him/her that is an even bigger sign. If I were you I would take them to the vet as soon as possible. Trust me.