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catinidaho

Mon 04/15/19 06:31 PM

Is anyone wanting to get a cat for the first time? I think a lot of people here can give some advice.

catinidaho

Mon 04/15/19 06:42 PM

I happen to come from a family that had cats, so that is the best. I have raised kittens and I think it is best to handle them when they are young. Talk to them a lot. Give them independence.

Shera Deepak

Mon 04/15/19 07:09 PM

Why cats? Why not snakes, afterall if you bring them up right from thier young age, I am sure they will love u just like cats

catinidaho

Mon 04/15/19 07:17 PM

I wanted to start a cat topic because I like cats.

May I ask where we stand on cat nip?
They also love Valerian root tea bags, though please remember to tear the bag open for them. We had 1 grab 1 and swallow it whole in a flash
We got a bit worried, but he was fine, he retreated to the outside cat house, and had rather a splendid sleep

Edited by The Wrong Alice on Mon 04/15/19 07:28 PM

catinidaho

Mon 04/15/19 07:34 PM

I think they are only supposed to smell it. I don't know.

catinidaho

Mon 04/15/19 07:40 PM

I was given a kitten on my 10th birthday. She was about 8 weeks, so tiny and scared. I loved her so much and we bonded right away.

soufiehere

Mon 04/15/19 11:11 PM

I am/was a dog person but a litter of 5 kittens were abandoned
in my garage so I took them in on the day they were born.
Oh my.
Little fur coats with love inside.
I had to bottle feed them for weeks, around the clock, talk
about bonding!
Loves of my life, one left after old age got the others
last year, Fred remains at age 16 and ruling the house ;-)

I am not sure there is anything I do not know about cats ;-)

ivegotthegirth

Mon 04/15/19 11:59 PM

My advice (you cat lovers will hate me after this one) is if you're getting a kitten you should name it stink or stinky because that's the end result of having them inside.

Freebird Deluxe

Tue 04/16/19 01:04 AM

Get pet insurance, my wife who I still talk to, got a kitten within a couple of months it dislocated its knee, so far it has cost £4000.00 for xrays,operation and after care

Larsi666 😽

Tue 04/16/19 04:37 AM

No doubt, I love cats :cat:

I would always get more than one, and always have rescue cats. Vaccination is also essential.

The Wrong Alice

Tue 04/16/19 02:37 PM

Only smell it, lol
They love to roll in it and eat it
Cats should be allowed the pleasure's of cat nip and Valerian root tea bags if they wish
Nobody is forcing them
Let's face it, you can't really force a cat to do anything anyway
And don't you just love them for that
Please get your cat some cat nip and some Valerian root tea bags
They deserve it, and will love it

Larsi666 😽

Tue 04/16/19 02:39 PM

My kitties have hand made toys, filled with nip and valerian. They go bonkers over them :cat:

soufiehere

Tue 04/16/19 02:57 PM

When we have to leave the house, we put Fred in his
playpen and toss in some of his toys smothered
in catnip, he loves it.

So far he is not on to us leaving right after..

What is with the valerian teabags?
Do they not shred it?

catinidaho

Tue 04/16/19 04:01 PM

Whenever you get a pet, you have to be prepared of the possibility of an injury or sickness, and take them to a vet. You can't blame the animal.

catinidaho

Tue 04/16/19 06:08 PM

I know outdoor cats have to be neutered/spayed. That is a very good idea. Some people only keep them indoors, so they have to have exercise and play. They need good scratching posts.

The Wrong Alice

Wed 04/17/19 07:42 AM

Some will shred it, to get to the inside, but after the 1 that just swallowed 1 whole, with no shredding in a heartbeat, then pre shredding is advisable.
Yes its good in toys, but only the smart ones can get it out. They want to eat it, it seems a bit unfair not letting them
Oh and they will be straight in that cupboard if it's opened, yes I know, they'll go in any cupboard, but that 1 in particular, they will fly straight into

Edited by The Wrong Alice on Wed 04/17/19 07:44 AM

soufiehere

Wed 04/17/19 08:41 AM

I shall find it and try it! Thank you ;-)

catinidaho

Wed 04/17/19 04:03 PM

Cats like to explore. They also need to play and have exercise, especially if they live indoors. You have to have play time with them, just like with a dog.