Maki (11-14-2019)
Maki (11-14-2019)
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Congrats!!! Cats are the best, I should know I'm a cat daddy ^^
...why is it instantly gross when I write that down lol
Maki (11-14-2019)
@(you need an account to see links) Ooooh!! Thanks for the heads up about male cats vs female cats. I had a feeling that was a trend for some reason I was thinking of keeping kitty in my room for bedtime hopefully it doesnt get too bored waiting for me to wake up haha. I appreciate it! I will definitely reach out if I have any questions as I raise it - you're real helpful <3[COLOR="Silver"]
@(you need an account to see links) Omg but chatty cats are SOOOO CUTEEE I hope I have one omggsrgdrthtyj
@(you need an account to see links) Thank you!!! Lol anything "X daddy" is just ruined for me forever yikes
Congrats on your bundle of fluffy toe annihilation! Kittens are insanely rambunctious and sweet and naughty in a way that puppies aren't and it's delightful. Everyone's already covered all the basics, but I would warn that your toes turn to toys in the middle of the night when any movement from you in an invitation to play, be pet or get fed.
Our cat is not almost 14, and he is very, very sweet and soft and cuddly AND SO CHATTY MY GOD HE NEVER SHUTS UP HE ALWAYS HAS SOMETHING TO SAY we love him a lot.
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Maki (11-14-2019)
Like everyone has said, you are going to be just fine. Kittens are a lot of fun. They are also super silly and entertaining. You are going to have a blast. And cats can be very independent little creatures as well. I have had cats all throughout life. My cat now likes to be near everyone. She gets crazy once to twice a day and does zoomies with my pug, the rest of the day she generally hisses or scratches at my pug lol. Don't over think it, you will be just fine. Kitties are fun, you will get a lot of loves and fluffs with your new furbaby! Congrats!!
Maki (11-14-2019)
My little puss puss as a kitten <3
I'm a huge cat person!!
The advice in this thread is great.
One thing I'd like to say is make sure you get places for the cat to scratch, or else they will scratch inappropriately. Start clipping their nails as kittens and it'll be a lot easier.
My cats let me flip them on their back and clip all their nails no hassle, since they know they'll be getting snax after.
Also there is little evidence suggesting that feliway actually makes a difference. My vet highly praised it but I didn't notice any benefits and after researching it, it appears it's a waste of money.
Also make sure your nic nacs are out of reach. They will be knocked off the shelf.
One last thing, watch out with candles
One of my cats leaves them alone, the other will stick his face in and singe his fur. So I've stopped lighting candles unless I'm directly next to it and making sure dummy doesn't catch himself on fire.
MadameNova(01-28-2020),Maki (11-15-2019)
@(you need an account to see links) lol! I feel like female cats are way moodier
@(you need an account to see links) AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA I'm literally MELTING NOOOOOOOoooooOOoo her coloration is to. die. for!!! I kinda wanna draw her ;o;
@(you need an account to see links) ooohhh very, very good advice! Thankfully I've worked in a lab with dogs and cats before so I have a good sense of how to hold them when clipping their nails! I do intend on having them be super conditioned to it since I know clipping nails can be a sore spot for many animals. Oh god, I also have way too many knick knacks and candles haha it'll definitely be a tiny bit of a lifestyle change. Also, how would one be able to tell the cat "here you can only scratch on this scratching post"? Or is it something they pick up on their own, like the litter box?