Heather in Neverland Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 We are the proud new owners of two 6 week old kittens. I do not know the first thing about taking care of tiny kittens. What do I need to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy2BeautifulGirls Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 Feed them, give them water, and watch out for them to try to climb your legs. :D If they are still getting used to hard food, you can water it down just a little to make it easier for them to chew. What else do you need to know? I grew up with lots and lots and lots of kittens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elise1mds Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 When you put them in the litter boxes, use their front paws to help them dig and show them what to do. This will help their digging/covering instinct kick in so they'll cover it all up. You might have to take them back and forth to the litter box plenty of times over the first few days to make sure they're using the right spot. It's kinda like potty-training a kid, actually, except a lot faster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy2BeautifulGirls Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 :iagree: Although, it has never taken more than a few times for any of my cats to get it. And like she says: MUCH easier and faster than potty training a kid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted August 10, 2009 Author Share Posted August 10, 2009 They seem to be crying quite a bit. I think they miss their mom. Should they stay in a box or cage to sleep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen in CO Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 some place cozy and warm close by somebody and close to their litter box. They are still babies - so I'd expect them to wake up crying every few hours for a week or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 It usually helps to have them in one room -- when they feel brave or have adjusted to your home (it is quick) they will roam but come back to home base for food & litterbox. BTW, put the litterbox some distance away from the food -- cats are picky about eating near it. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtroad Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 No milk b/c can give them awful upset tummies. Just water and food. But smallest dry morsels available. Most kitten foods are tiny and should be fine. Get a spray bottle and fill with water. As they begin to explore, they will also begin to swing, scratch & sharpen their claws. A little squirt of water will stop them and not hurt them. They just find something else to do. They love to play. Feather on a string.... boxes are always fascinating... and paper bags... .the old ball of yarn (except secure the end piece & they won't get too tangled etc). Yeah, easier to potty train than a kid. hehe. And easier to condition to the house than a puppy also! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinmom Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 I once trained two kitties to scratch on the scratch post alone with treats! Saved my furniture and legs...yeah! I'd put their paws on the scratch post and make a scratching motion, then praise them and give them a treat. After about a week of this, my cats would only use the post and would look about for a treat when they scratched on it. Worked great! Congrats and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 What little tiny babies!!! I bet they are so cute, and I'm sure they DO miss their mama. Poor little things. At least they have each other; that really does help. Make up somewhere warm and comfy for them to sleep near you. Depending on their personalities, confining them to a room might be good, but if they are outgoing by nature, you might not need to do that for longer than a day or so. It can help teach them where their litter and food are. They probably already know how to use the litter box, but they are tiny (younger than most when separated from mom), so they may have accidents. Some canned kitten food and/ or that kitten replacement milk might be nice for them for a couple weeks, but leave dry kitten food out for them all the time. Use shallow bowls for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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