my cat has five 4 weeks old kittens and she had them in a box with a bunch of blankets in it, they are getting to the age that the can almost get out, they get to the top and balance on the egde, im afraid that they are going to fall out. it isnt that far to the ground but for a kitten, its about twice there hight standing up, i dont want them to get hurt, she sees them doing this and does nothing to stop them, is it advisable to move them to a lower box or should i just let them go and what happens, happens, im kind of concerned that they might hurt them selves if they were to fall.
2006-07-05 10:07:35 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
They'll be fine! Mother knows best - she wants the brats to get out about town and do a little recon mission. Really, don't worry about them falling. Just watch where they go if you can. Time will prove the inability to keep them in a box very soon anyway.
2006-07-05 10:10:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It time for kitties to get some exercise :) Do you have a room they can stay in where they can roam? Kittens at 4 weeks can and will use a litter box. Just put some paper down and a small litter box on the paper. you need a small litter box so they can get in there. I also put a towel next to the litter box so they could get in easier. I had my 4 week kittens litterbox trained in a few days. Then you could let them roam about a designated room without fear of messes. Then as they get a bit older open the door and let them venture out a little at a time, like for only 30 minutes and increase time until the feel comfotable running around. this is what I did and now my kitties are 9 weeks and run the household. they are such cute little clowns! GL!
2006-07-05 10:21:32 · answer #2 · answered by The Kings 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best bet is to use a flea comb. We recently acquired a 6 week old kitten, loaded with fleas. I did what I could with the flea comb. Went in for his shots, and I asked the vet, he said no to the spot on treatments(Advantage, Frontline), but he said he could spray him with some Adams flea and tick spray. He did, it took care of the remaining fleas real good. But, kitty was a bit out of it for a few hours from licking it...guess it has alcohol in it the vet said, maybe in combo with the shots as well I don't know. But I would ask the vet first, don't use the product without their ok. Forgot to add, I also did the bath before using the flea comb. Used baby shampoo around the head, ears, and eyes/face, and dish soap on the rest of his body. But be very very careful and not to get water in it's nose, and be sure to keep him warm during and after. Kittens that small have a hard time regulating their body heat, and will be cold after wards. I would have 3 towels handy, one for immediately drying the kitten when you're done, a dry towel to wrap him up in after drying him off, and then one that was heating up in the dryer while you were washing him, and put that over the dry towel wrapped around the kitten to help him keep warm. .
2016-03-27 05:11:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could put them in a box with a lower wall if that makes you more comfy but since the mother isn't concerned at all I suggest you take your cue from her as she is the cat and knows her own instincts. Kittens can hurt themselves falling from a greater height (I've seen one break its neck and live...sad but we had to put it down quickly). On the human side...are you sure you are ready to give those fluffy little razor blades free reign in your home?
2006-07-05 10:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by Lee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe keep them in a small area like a laundry room, or a bathroom. I used baby gates to section off a small piece of the kitchen. You could get them a soft bed that is low to the ground, or pile up a bunch of towels to make a little pallet.
2006-07-05 10:12:28 · answer #5 · answered by NatBee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you need to keep them in a contained area borrow a playpen from someone or put up a gate to keep them in a certain area. You shouldn't let them wander throughout the house anyway, too dangerous for little kitties.
2006-07-05 10:12:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
leave them in the same box, just cut some off the top of the box
2006-07-05 10:11:53 · answer #7 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kittens are like kids, it's amazing what trouble they can get themselves into without getting a scratch. Let them go - they'll be fine. It's their job to explore the world outside their box.
Come to think of it, that's a kid's job, too...
2006-07-05 10:13:47 · answer #8 · answered by St. Hell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe a smaller edged box, perhaps let them explore the room they're in - if they're at that age -- if not, a guinea pig hutch/run in the garden (as long as it's covered) can give the extra space.
2006-07-05 10:11:49 · answer #9 · answered by martyn b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cut one side of the box down so they can easily get back in.
2006-07-05 10:11:21 · answer #10 · answered by mom of 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋