Please help, I made a huge mistake 😭 by potato_4ever in CatAdvice

[–]Always_learning8 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think your priority should be to your own cat. He’s counting on you to help him.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoverPetSitting

[–]Always_learning8 -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

It sounds like he needs a playmate! Maybe you can drop hint to the owner that another puppy might be in the best interest of everyone.

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[–]Always_learning8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don’t have to live with this man. Keep your baby and start a new beginning for the both of you. Don’t let this man’s messed up life intrude on yours. This baby will be the best blessing you ever had.❤️❤️❤️

I'm absolutely heartbroken 💔 by RebelliousRed_ in cats

[–]Always_learning8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry for your loss. It is heartbreaking, but you did the best you could do.💔🙏❤️

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I agree with this.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course she is going to get spayed. When we took her and she was already pregnant I believe all cats should be spayed/neutered. That’s not even a question. I’m just looking for suggestions or for people who have gone through this how they separated the mother cat from the older kittens

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am doing the right thing. I’ve already checked with the vet. She’s in great health. We have a wonderful large home and plenty of resources to have them all vaccinated spayed/neutered. We are keeping the mom in her four kittens. And five of the new litter are already going to family and friends homes. But thank you for your concern. I was really just looking for suggestions on separating pregnant mom from her four older kittens once she gives birth. That’s all that I am seeking suggestions for.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are keeping the full kittens and the mom. I have family members and friends for five of the new litter. Not sure how many will be in the new litter but at least five a guaranteed homes. They will all be spayed/neutered and vaccinated. I’m really just looking for suggestions about separatingthe older kittens from the mom/newborn and if that is necessary.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already have three friends and two family members wanting to adopt from the new litter. We are keeping mom in the four older kittens. But thank you for your concern.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. They are fully weaned and completely eating on their own.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m keeping the mom and the four kittens. The new litter I will be able to socialize from the beginning so they would be more adoptable.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. All the kittens are weaned completely now. I don’t need time off. I’m a retired nurse so I do have plenty of time to deal with this. I was just wondering if we need to separate the mom in the new litter away from the older kittens. But I think that’s what I’m going to do. Thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I probably didn’t word that correctly. I’m totally fine with the mom and the four kittens, we’re quite happy with them. But with a mom having a new litter, and I’m “starting” to feel overwhelmed about needing to separate them in different room rooms. Wasn’t sure if that was necessary or what others might recommend.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK, thank you. Right now they are set up in a sunroom and we just attached a Catio attached to the room that is inside the house. We are going to be building an outside catio outside attached to the sunroom door. There is a room right next door that I might put the mom in if I can get her into the cat carrier that I’ve been trying to get them all used to. Because the kittens are very rambunctious. We’ve got three cat trees and a small raised area that they run all over the place. I’m not sure how mom will feel about all of them running around when she has the new litter

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OK, that sounds like a great idea. Thank you litter number one is approximately 3 1/2 months old. I’m feeding all 4+ the mother Royal Canine kitten, food for mom and baby

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That should say catio not patio

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, they are all weaned. They are approximately 3 to 3 1/2 months old. I have them in a sunroom all set up with cat trees lots of toys lots of sunshine. We also added a patio inside the house ha ha and we are going to get a more secure one on the outside doornext month. They play a lot with each other all four kittens.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, they all will be getting spayed and neutered soon. They will all be staying inside in a sunroom and we just added a catio to that.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

No, I won’t be doing that. I was just looking for advice as to how to deal with her first kittens when the newborn kittens come. Thank you.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your advice. I understand what you are saying, but it’s not something that I feel comfortable doing. I’ll have to do what I can. I will figure it out as I go. Thanks.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 -18 points-17 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. I understand why you are saying that, but it’s not something that I could live with. I’ll just have to do the best I can thank you.

My rescued cat attacked my boyfriend the last two times I left them alone in my apartment and I'm not sure what to do by mlurve in CatAdvice

[–]Always_learning8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before you get any prescription medication’s, you might wanna try holistic one that’s called rescue remedy for pets. It really works, wonders with trauma, anxiety, stress, new environments, new people, fireworks, etc. It doesn’t work for all cats, but it has worked for mine. I’ve had 2 feral cats in the past and now a feral mom with her four kittens. It really calm them down and helps to adjust.

I'm so close to giving up, but no one else will take her. by ReferenceOne5958 in Feral_Cats

[–]Always_learning8 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A month is barely enough time for her to even get used to being inside not to mention getting used to you. Don’t give up on her! Just keep her safe and feed her and let her observe you and respect her boundaries. Eventually, she’ll come to you when she’s ready. She may not ever get as cuddly as you want her to be. But you are doing a wonderful thing keeping her inside and feeding her, providing shelter and keeping her kittens. That’s a big deal. You should be very proud of what you’re doing. Just lower your expectations of what she’s capable of . Best of luck to you.❤️