I got Babies!!!!!

[musclemom]

Are they littermates, Angel? I know you said she's a runt but even then it would still be weird that her eyes haven't changed yet. Something about how she holds her body, she's still got that dorkly toddler look about her, whereas he's starting to get all "cool cat" elegance y'know?

Anyway, the reason I mention it, if she is younger than him she could still be cutting her milk teeth (and frankly she looks like she's about 6 weeks old) in which case you want to kind of keep an eye on what she could potentially be chewing.

The either get mouthy again or go off their food a bit at 4 months or so when they drop their milk teeth (you might even take a peek in their mouth and see double teeth).

Ahhh, memories of kittenhood *sigh*

 

[Cutiebaby]

Are they littermates, Angel? I know you said she's a runt but even then it would still be weird that her eyes haven't changed yet. Something about how she holds her body, she's still got that dorkly toddler look about her, whereas he's starting to get all "cool cat" elegance y'know?

Anyway, the reason I mention it, if she is younger than him she could still be cutting her milk teeth (and frankly she looks like she's about 6 weeks old) in which case you want to kind of keep an eye on what she could potentially be chewing.

The either get mouthy again or go off their food a bit at 4 months or so when they drop their milk teeth (you might even take a peek in their mouth and see double teeth).

Ahhh, memories of kittenhood *sigh*

Her eyes have changed. They used to be the bluest blue out there and then they turned greenish and still continue to change. They are approx 7.5 weeks old. Other than her appearance that makes her look about 3 weeks old she acts just like him. she has nothing that has worried me or made me concerned about her development,including mental. She is a very smart kit and acts as if she were not the runt of the litter. Yes, they are of the same litter.

As for teeth I was checking them last night to make sure they are of the appropriate age, and I found that they are of the correct age. Funny that she has more teeth than him though, they have the norm front,canine,bicuspid or whatever but her teeth in the back are coming in. I do find that odd. Lol. I don't mind that they chew everything, including cushions (ruined now thanks to them LOL). They are babies, and that is what babies do! I know they will get over the phase and it will end, I do try to redirect with their toys but they do not get into too much heat when caught chewing shit.....OMG, this girl wont chew anything too bad for her. She cannot even use the litter box alone between us 5 constantly checking on them...Hahahahha

She is the super runt of the litter, lol. Weighing (estimated here as my food scale seemed to have lost its dish) approx 8 ounces upon arrival to my house. She gets kitten milk (even though she is older she needs to gain the weight) and she eats constantly. I make food available every 3 hours along with her dry food. They both eat canned foods, dry food, and water. She seems to have been growing and gaining at a great pace so far, and I have not even had her too long.

 

[Mr. dB]

Angel you sound like you're a great cat-mommy.

 

[musclemom]

She is the super runt of the litter, lol. Weighing (estimated here as my food scale seemed to have lost its dish) approx 8 ounces upon arrival to my house. She gets kitten milk (even though she is older she needs to gain the weight) and she eats constantly. I make food available every 3 hours along with her dry food. They both eat canned foods, dry food, and water. She seems to have been growing and gaining at a great pace so far, and I have not even had her too long.

Hubby and I were talking and he reminded me that runts can be behind the others developmentally. It's almost like the bigger brothers and sisters steal some of their life force. The best thing for her is that you've given her a good home, and lots of food

 

[Cutiebaby]

Hubby and I were talking and he reminded me that runts can be behind the others developmentally. It's almost like the bigger brothers and sisters steal some of their life force. The best thing for her is that you've given her a good home, and lots of food

That was one of the main reasons why I took her was because I felt bad if I were to leave her behind. I wanted to ensure that she would have a nice home, food, and someone that would take care of her until she grew enough to where she was totally independent.

 

[musclemom]

That was one of the main reasons why I took her was because I felt bad if I were to leave her behind. I wanted to ensure that she would have a nice home, food, and someone that would take care of her until she grew enough to where she was totally independent.

You're such a total good mommy

 

[Cutiebaby]

They went to the vet today for their first visit. I wanted to give them 1 week to settle in here before getting traumatized by the vet dr.
They are both healthy and doing well. I was worried about the runt because she is sooo small and has that dorky look to her. But he said that she is doing well, lungs sound good, heart sounds good etc. I had them both de wormed as a typical precaution though there has been nothing there to make me think that they have worms. Also had a flea treatment because they came from home with multiple cats in it, who knows if they had eggs or not...He said no more kitten/cat milk for the baby- if I was that concerned about her gaining weight immediately then I can buy liquid vitamins for her, but he told me she will always be small. She is not the runt that will grow to huge cat- she is too small.

So they are in good health and we were even allowed to wait until they are 12 weeks before they get their first distemper shot (which I guess will save us money in the long run YAH).

Just wanted to update ya'll..Maybe I will post more pics of the trouble makers after.

 

[Mr. dB]

Clyde brought me a dead chipmunk today.

 

[Cutiebaby]

Clyde brought me a dead chipmunk today.

My inlaws cat (has like 30 names..Dutchess, princess, kitty, mabel,etc- poor kitty)..Anyways she goes and collects rodents. Chipmunks, birds, moles, field mice, YUCK..The kitty leaves them in the yard right near the damned stairs. So every time we go over there I have to deal with seeing dead things with their heads ripped off...Ruthless.

My babies are going to be indoor babies. Not that I wouldn't mind them catching things but it is a busy roadway (shouldnt be but people use it as a short cut) and I don't want them to get hit by a car.

 

[Cutiebaby]

YAH some new pics (some may be repost, I cannot remember and cannot be bothered to look)