So I have always been a die hard dog person. I have 2 small dogs (Maltipoo & Havashire); the past few weeks a kitten has been living in the bushes in my backyard. I'm not sure how old it is. Historically I've always ignored the cats or kittens so they would go away. However, for some reason this kitten has had an effect on me. Everyone told me not to feed it and I just couldn't turn my back on it's pitiful little face. Fast forward... it's been a few weeks now, and I make sure it gets fed everyday!!! It's literally waiting at my door when I get home and will come to me. If I decide to keep the cat, how do I introduce it to my dogs??? I think the younger dog would be okay with it (he's less than 2 years) but the older dog who's 6, is not having it!!! Should I catch it and turn it over to animal control (who has a 90% no kill rate), leave it outside and keep feeding it (although it's about to be cold), or try to bring it in? It tries to come in the house now, even with the dogs barking at it. I can't stand to see it cold and I don't want anything to happen to it. I called a few rescue places but they're already at capacity for feral felines. Any advice is appreciated!!!
I am a cat lover and have been found of them since the past decade. After looking into many stray cats in my neighborhood, I have realized that cats give birth to atleast 8-10 kittens every year.
In one go, I can say cats have 3-4 kittens. Normally, out of these, one of the kitten always tend to be little weaker as compared to the rest. It doesn't get along with its siblings and eventually, does not make it through its initial days (kittens usually require 15-20+ days for their eyes to open)
The other luck kittens start growing up and messing around. They enjoy life to the fullest, have the wierdest curiosities, the cutest behaviour and the random mood swings (sometimes I do compare cats with females, hehe)
So, as the caption goes, these kittens start becoming more curious and energetic. They test every single thing which comes in their way. Sniffing around and tasting stuff lying around.
This is where it gets bitter and the famous saying starts to make sense - curiosity killed the cat
When kittens lick any "thing", it might contain bacteria. This bacteria (idk what it's scientific name is called) affects the digestive system. Their poop starts getting fluid and their nature suddenly turns exactly opposite. They don't do stuff which is cute, curious, but instead, they feel sick and lie around in a quiet place. As days pass by, they get completely affected by the bacteria and this is when their body gives up and they leave us.
The balance surviving kittens either fight with other cats and or face an accident while having fun (like I have seen cats going on for a run to get a fish and getting crashed from a vehicle)
The rarest of the stray kittens are seen to be survived.
(When male kittens are born, and if a stray male cat seems to have a walk around, it always kills the baby male kitten, so that it doesn't have any libido competition in the future)
This is what I have observed. As a cat enthusiast, and as a person who saves every type of cat memes on his mobile phone, I really do care for cats.
I just wanted to share my experience with this (Seen amongst stray cats in Mumbai, India)
I ain't no doctor, but I care for cats. Just wanted to let something out of my mind. I said many things above, but there are times, when kittens fight their way back and live a healthy life thereon
If you are not a cat person, or hate cats, then have a read. Show them sympathy.
The cat you are resenting has came a long way till here.
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If I was a cat...
This pass Monday, I went to the petco just to look around. A couple pass by us and was holding a kitten, they ended up telling me it yours and they couldn't keep it mainly cause they have a lot of dogs, FYI they also found it in the streets. I'm planning on taking to the vet this weekend cause i don't have time currently cause my full time job. When i got him he was very skinny and his backbone/spine pops out. He eats, but barely, I'm giving him soft food.
this morning i noticed he didn't touch his food at all, so i forced feed him so milk so he has something in his system. Also giving him some other thing by mouth so he can get some strength back. He looks fuller than Monday, but doesn't look weak. He sleep enough and purrs like crazy. Also started to meow a lot. Any recommendation?
My parents have an old (10+) pet kennel and I was wondering what would be the best thing to get the sent of a dog out before bringing it to my cat?
