2 Kittens not eating!

moggymutt

Misseh, how can you not be aware that hundreds of thousands of unwanted kittens die each year? That's horribly slow deaths of starvation and disease. You've said you have to tempt her back in, so what if she decides not to be tempted back in.

Please don't think I'm making this number up- only wish I was- most get to die unseen in hedgerows and old outbuildings.

Ever year cat rescues are full there's no more room to take in those out there dying. All because people won't get their cat neutered.

Misseh

I understand and completely agree with what you're saying don't get me wrong. Like I said it's not my decision to make, I personally would've had her neutered as soon as possible, but alas she's not 'my' cat. In the meantime, damage limitation is the best I can do - whilst trying to maintain her sanity and happiness as much as possible.

I believe this was a post about kitten's not eating, so far not many people have contributed to answering the OP's question and instead have decided to criticize how my cat is fed/treated. I would like to point out, she see's the vet regularly for routine check-ups and is in excellent health - that's all I care about is her being happy and healthy.

~Chameleon~

Misseh wrote: »

I understand and completely agree with what you're saying don't get me wrong. Like I said it's not my decision to make, I personally would've had her neutered as soon as possible, but alas she's not 'my' cat. In the meantime, damage limitation is the best I can do - whilst trying to maintain her sanity and happiness as much as possible.

Then I'd advise you don't let her out at all whilst she's in season, especially as you say, she's not your cat and if she's a Maine Coon that your mother may wish to breed from in the future she won't be very happy if she becomes impregnated by the local moggies. And trust me, a cat's instinct to seek out a male whilst in season is very strong. As is the local Tom's desire to mate with her and they can detect a cat in season for miles around.

paddypaws101

Misseh wrote: »

my mum who 'owns' her isn't sure if she wants her to have a litter yet. She's a Maine Coon - so until she decides the cat is under 'guard', she shouldn't be out unsupervised yet anyway. We live in a rural area next to a 60mph road. Don't really want her playing chicken with cars just yet... She's too easily distracted and scatty.

. She has to be let out, otherwise she goes mental, running around like a lunatic - which I don't think is fair.

Not fair for who??? You or the cat?
If your mother is thinking of breeding her then I presume the cat is on the Active Register and you have the permission of her Registered breeder?
Also that that she has had all relevant health checks to screen for any of the several serious health issues that MC cats can carry....HCM and Hip Dysplasia to name two?
Without the correct paperwork and permission then this cat is just a long haired moggie and her offspring will be the same, although more prone than moggies to the health issues mentioned above.
Every MC breeder that I know of will stipulate in their sales contract that the cat is to be kept indoors.

peachyprice

Anyway, back to OP.

Is this a recent thing? As it's getting colder lazy kitty time is upon us, they're sleeping more than they do in summer, the fact that they appear to be self-regulating their food intake is a good thing.

I have 5 cats, my boys still pig out all through winter and are quite chubby by the time spring comes around, they run it off as soon as the weather warms up though. My girls on the other had have now started to eat a lot less and will keep trim all winter as a result.

Misseh

paddypaws101 wrote: »

Not fair for who??? You or the cat?
If your mother is thinking of breeding her then I presume the cat is on the Active Register and you have the permission of her Registered breeder?
Also that that she has had all relevant health checks to screen for any of the several serious health issues that MC cats can carry....HCM and Hip Dysplasia to name two?
Without the correct paperwork and permission then this cat is just a long haired moggie and her offspring will be the same, although more prone than moggies to the health issues mentioned above.
Every MC breeder that I know of will stipulate in their sales contract that the cat is to be kept indoors.

She's not a registered MC and therefore just a long coated kitten that strongly resembles an MC, her Dad was a registered MC and her Mum was an MC x silver tabby.

She's been to the vets and I know for certain her hips have been thoroughly looked at during her growth, I'm not certain if she's been checked for HCM. I'm not sure how they would examine/diagnose this problem? I'm aware of her having blood tests prior to her first inoculations, but I haven't observed the vet checking her for HCM in particular.
She goes to the vets quite regularly with our other cat who has bad allergies/sensitivities - he needs medication. So she gets a look over, weighed, flea/worming treatments etc and to pick their food up. He needs special food otherwise he's extremely unwell, she has the vet recommended stuff (Royal Canin Pediatric Growth)

I'm honestly not sure what mum's plans are with 'breeding' her, I will discuss with her further. The last two conversations have been fruitless - I personally want her neutered.

When I said 'which isn't fair' I meant to her, cats enjoy being active and she's so playful. It seems unfair to keep her cooped up all day, when we could watch her in the garden.

~Chameleon~

Misseh wrote: »

When I said 'which isn't fair' I meant to her, cats enjoy being active and she's so playful. It seems unfair to keep her cooped up all day, when we could watch her in the garden.

So, she's just a general DLH moggie then. There are many of those in rescue already so hopefully you can persuade your mum to get her neutered ASAP

Unless you have her on a harness and lead in the garden there is absolutely no way you could stop her from bolting off in search of a male if she so wished. I really do think you'd be far better off keeping her indoors whilst she's in season. It would give you peace of mind and will do her absolutely no harm whatsover. You can provide plenty of playtime indoors.

Misseh

Excellent advice, I'll have a word ASAP and I'll use the example provided 'plenty of other cats to re-home' *fingers crossed*

Haylezzmm

Thanks guys!

Feeling a lot more reassured! They have been eating a bit more this weekend and ee've been giving them a couple of dreamies each day as a treat, they absolutely love them!

Only thing to really tackle now is the fleas!

We've been recommended Johnson's tablets, frontline and a special spray for the flat so we can blitz that! Looks like i'll be very bust next weekend! I'm hoping this works! Hate seeing the poor girls scratching

Thanks again

x

paddypaws101

A lot of people say that Frontline is not effective. Some sprays are better than others.
These products below are all safe and effective....TBH, I might not bother with the tablets as long as you use the other two

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