Trouble keeping kittens.....?

Question

Since the summer, I've made several attemps at keeping kittens (either abandon ones my family and I have found or kittens my cousin is trying to get rid of). I've had six kittens (usually in pairs). One got ran over. The rest just...disappeared...I am not sure if something is eating them or my other cat is trying to chase them off. My cat (female) is pretty old and never took well too any kittens but mostly just ignored them with the occasional hissing. I am just unsure of what's going on and what I can do. My dad's allergic so I can't keep them inside. I really want a young kitten because my present cat (who's more of my sister's cat) is extremely fussy (when she's around). Any advice as to what to do or what's going on?

Answer 1

I would suggest building an outdoor cat enclosure and if you can't do that, then don't have any more cats.

If they are getting chased off, are they desexed or are you just overpopulating your area with wild cats?

Answer 2

a lot of the time cats that have been taken from their home will try to get back. If you can put the kittens in the garage for a couple of days, just until they get use to the idea that this is there home. Usually kittens will not run off, and will not be scared off either, but there is always that chance of them being eatten or even the other cat might be dragging them off (i had a cat that did that, she dragged off one of my kittens and then killed it. . . . . let's hope that's not what's happeneing) but kittens can get into a lot of trouble. They like to wonder, but can't find their way back home. so if you keep them in a kennel for a while, until they are old enough to have a sense of direction, they should be fine. You can get a portable kennel for puppies and things like that at pets mart or other pet stores.

Answer 3

if there is any kittens left around, and the other cat is around, the best thing that u can do for them to get along is below

FEED THE CATS IN SEPERATE DISHES AT THE SAME TIME, AND MOVE THEIR DISHES OVER A PERIOD OF TIME, CLOSER TO EACH OTHER, AND SOON U WILL HAVE ALL OF THE KITTENS AND THE OLDER CAT EATING OUT OF THE SAME DISH. THIS WILL LESSON THE LIKELY CHANCE OF THE OLDER CAT CHASING OFF OR TRYING TO KILLL THE KITTENS, U SHOULD DO THIS WILL ALL OF THE STRAYS.

THIS WILL KEEP THE ADULT CAT FROM FIGHTING WITH THE KITTENS THIS HAS ALWAYS WORKED FOR ME

U HAVE TO HAVE PATIENTS THIS COULD TAKE UP TO FOUR WEEKS

Answer 4

You are correct - either they are wandering off and getting lost, or a predator is snacking on them. Owls love small kittens, as do raccoons and many other nocturnal feeders. Keeping them outside is the problem. However, if you build them a sturdy hutch and provide plenty of warmth, they will fare much better. Be sure and get them fixed, or they'll be gone in a flash once they reach 8-9 months.

Answer 5

If the kittens are being left outdoors, then a predator type animal is probably coming and killing them and carrying them away. The kittens are too young to defend themselves. If you can't keep the cats indoors because of dad's allergies, I would suggest that you not keep any cats. Outdoor cats are very susceptible to disease, predators, other cats, etc.

Answer 6

Your cat retains looking mischief cos he's bored. As stated via others - some toys are a competent theory- issues including a ball with a bell in it the two in fabric or an open plastic style that he can bat together with his paws. purely somewhat largish tube or somewhat fabric hidey hollow that he can curl up in in a useful spot is likewise good because it provides him an area to call his very own or cover in to attempt and strengthen good behaviour, compliment him and cuddle while he's sweet yet while he misbehaves save a twig water bottle close by and supply him somewhat squirt - till he's quite close to something electric powered switched on - then that's no longer a competent theory- often cats do in comparison to water, so which you are able to provide him somewhat squirt and tell him no or make a undeniable sound that he will go collectively with being in worry. If inspite of each and every thing of that he stilll insists on being naughty - placed him someplace like exterior in a contained section or someplace the place he cant get into mischief and ignore approximately him some till he's bigger behaved. possibly you apart from could ought to accomplish a little imaginitive thinking with reference to the wires and lead them to much less seen or beautiful - is it conceivable to encompass them in purely somewhat plastic or cardboard tube or something like that so as that they are actually not obtainable to him good success with encouraging greater desirable behaviour on your kitty, I do wish that as quickly as he's the right age at approximately 5-6 months which you will have him neutered - this will additionally inspire greater desirable behaviour

Answer 7

Try talking with your dad about arrangements. From what you say, life is hazardous for an outside kitty.

You might even be better off getting your own place- when you can- and keeping your kitten inside.

Answer 8

Have you asked your dad if He has any idea? Seems to me that if he is allergic, he may not be to keen on you getting another kitty.
Also if your other cat is not real happy with the kittens, she may be killing them or running them off.

Answer 9

Outdoor cats become mean, or like predators. They will hunt, play, and people who hate cats, run them over with cars. My indoor cat Tigra, is a princess. Indoor cats are alot cleaner too. Have severe is dad's allergy? I have allergies, but after getting a cat, it not bad. Try a air purifier, and Yankee candles.

Answer 10

this is a thinker type of question! well frist of all if you know that the present cat does not do well when other cats come around then even bother with other cats! try askin or tellin the family that it is time for another pet!