Morning,
I just wanted to thank everyone for your warm welcome in the introduction section.
Would it be ok to get some feedback and advice from other kitten owners on how we are doing so far. My fiance is more clued up on all things kittens but is half a world away and its nice to just chat about things with other people as well:)
Kai’s passport says 10 weeks but common sense and his behaviour moves more towards 8 weeks which means I got Kai at 6 weeks. My fiance wasn’t with me when I got Kai so in hindsight I should have had him looking at the kitten more closely or speaking to the petshop owner through video.
I realised quickly he didnt have the skills or know how on using the litterbox. He was confined to a smaller area. He is using litterbox bar an accident now and again. Litterbox moved to bathroom and he is now allowed free range of the home.
He arrived and it was clear he had had some form of liquid for fleas on his neck…oily patch of fur under chin. His coat was scabby from fleas. I washed him with flea shampoo a week after he arrived because he was scratching…I was very worried about it being too toxic for him at 7 weeks which it probably was and had no idea how strong the flea dose on his neck was. The water washed out brown from him being so dirty and full of scabs. He is ok and I brush him everyday. His coat is alot better but still need to use the flea shampoo. Must I wash him once a week with it till fleas are all gone? Will it make him sick?
His tummy was running from what I am assuming was from the vaccines and change in environment but after 2 weeks is normal.
Can anyone tell me what is the level of his intelligience at the moment? How should I be approaching him as far as guiding him? He seems to have his sulking skills in tune…hahaha…he also is fine tuning manipulation. It makes me think he is more aware than I think he is.
He has a cat scratch/house which he is using the house but too small to get up onto the platforms for the scratch. I have the following toys:
Mice, balls
Mouse pole to play with him
Laser
He is eating Royale Canine dry and hard food 3 times a day. I weighed him and divide the amount by 3. Im feeding th3 dry and hard seperate so he doesnt waste the dry.
I have never had a kitten so young before…how much playing time does Kai need? He isnt very interested in the toys I leave out for him as they dont move. He likes the balls as they move along the tiles. I have no idea how demanding I must be on being in his space. He isnt always wanting to be on my lap or held to my shoulder.
How does one bond with a yound kitten? My other kittens I have had were older and bonded to me quickly and wanted to be all over me. Kai is very independant…is this normal?
I have Kai in my villa and only once I have closed up the quad area will let him out. He is at home on his own 3 times a week. The rest of the time I am there over weekends and the home carer is there twice a week. How can I create a home for Kai that is full of fun things to do when Im not there? We will be creating a catery once the outside is sorted.
What can I do to ensure he is stimulated and enjoying being part of my family?
Any advice would be so appreciated:)