more on kitties

[owlmoose]

We got the kittens home around 2pm. Spent some time hanging out with them in the downstairs bathroom. By the third time I was in, they were both out of the carrier, wandering around, and boy kitty was already asking to explore some more. So we opened the bathroom door. They are both quite nervous, and a bit skittish around us if we move too quickly or make too much noise, and they are cautious about venturing too far into the house. But I think they are getting used to us and settling in. They both arch up and push into my hand when I pet them, rather than shrinking away. Boy kitty is rather bolder than girl kitty. He's also more vocal -- he has a high-pitched squeak which seems to pass for a meow. Girl kitty occaaionally makes this weird rumbling noise that sounds rather like a growl, but her body language doesn't indicate unhappiness when she makes it.


This shoelace is a big hit.

The litter box may be an issue; I caught girl kitty peeing on the bathmat, when the box was only few steps away. I dumped her in the box with minimal trauma, I think, but I don't want to set up bad patterns. They're spending tonight shut up in the downstairs bathroom, just for everyone's peace of mind, but we can't do that forever. T is already worrying; I say let's see how tonight goes before we flip. They've just been through a serious trauma, after all, despite how well they seem to be holding up. Being taken suddenly from the only home you've ever known is bound to disrupt anyone's toilet habits.

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[kunstarniki.livejournal.com]

Gently placing the little one in the box when it is misbehaving is unlikely to cause any trauma. One note - did you supply them with the type of litter they are accustomed to? Sometimes wee ones do not recognize a different texture as litter. There are so many kinds these days.

Have a happy day with the newbies. :)

[angeltaisha.livejournal.com]

I was going to suggest that maybe she was too small to get into the litter box, because I had that problem with Taisha when I got her years ago. I had a dome litter box and the entrance was too high for her so she piddled everywhere else.

Then again, they look like they are big enough to get into the litter box. When I got these three, I used a phone book as a step for them so they could get in better and I had no trouble.

I know this probably didn't help, but good luck! I love that grey one, the markings are so pretty on her!

[anzubird.livejournal.com]

The type of litter might definitely be the problem... Jazzi refused to use the litter box for several days when I changed they type of litter when they were kittens.

Also, I am sure you have hear this, particularly from me, but don't use clumping clay litter for kittens. The one time I tried it, my guys ate it and were sick for a week.