I have a kitten who is almost 14 weeks old. Long story short, my husband was deployed, he got injured, came home, we got a kitten. I was living at home, so now we are all living at home, with my parents.
We are moving out in a couple weeks to an apartment. Until then, we keep the kitten in the bedroom with us most of the day and take him downstairs in the evening and at night. (We don't want him to run around unless he is being supervised since there is an adult cat in the house and he gets into mischief!!!
Is this okay for the kitten for the time being? Is it okay to keep a kitten in a bedroom, as long as he has food, water and his litter box and we let him play with the adult cat for a few hours a day?
2007-05-22 11:25:51 · 16 answers · asked by Brianna's Mommy 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
Oh yes, I leave out about 5 toys, and he has 2 scratching posts. :)
2007-05-22 11:32:14 · update #1
I would say that is fine for the time being. as you say this is a temporary situation. You are right to give him supervision,and sounds like you are taking very good care of him. Good luck with him in your new apartment.
2007-05-22 12:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by Kitty Mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually it sounds like your taking good care of the kitten and really watching out for him. Switch his toys out every couple of days so he doesn't get too bored, that's important. As long as it's a temporary arrangement, that's okay. My cat went from an 1100 square foot house to a boat and she was okay, But then we bought Grandmas 810 square foot house and I ended up with two more cats and a bird! Way too many animals for that small house. Now, we have a 2100 square foot house and the cats have their OWN room with all the kitty furniture, play toys and scratching posts they want! There are carpeted shelves all over and a spiral staircase built to their specifications, a carpeted pole set at an angle that our Bengal cat hangs upside down by his claws on and a steep carpeted ramp to some hidey holes way at the top. They have full run of most of the house though. Not the guest room.
Good luck with kitty!
2007-05-22 18:42:27 · answer #2 · answered by The Cat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cats have their own room.
It is about 14 feet by 10 feet. It has all the basics, and then some, of kitty life, food, water, litter boxes, a huge scratching post/play pen, and several nests to lounge in.
All that, for 5 cats.
And as soon as I get home from work I let them out to play with them, make sure they are getting enough people time. I have noticed one of the things they invariably do then, even my old man of the group, is run. They run through the house and do laps in my back yard if I let them go outside for a bit.
Are they unhappy? I do not think so. But they definitely need that extra space once a day or more. Cats are fit critters, with a high predator drive. Even our domesticated kitties need some excercise time, and since they are not gerbils, 2 feet of space do not suffice.
For a short time your arrangement is fine. However, as time passes, and your kitten gets bigger and busier, he will start to get bored. If his curiosity and need to move is not given room, he will start to develope bad habits we people tend to find annoying and sometimes disgusting.
It sounds like you have it under control.
good luck
2007-05-22 19:00:14 · answer #3 · answered by indigo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. How does the adult cat feel about this arrangement?
2. You need to buy him a couple of toys, and one of those combination house-scratching post thingies -- you know, a carpet-covered tube that he climbs up to a house at the top.
3. Play with the kitten when you're around.
2007-05-22 18:31:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes as long as the cats basic needs are being met and given lots of attention. Play time with the older cat is a good thing, social skills are a must in case you add another to your little kitty family. Animals can sense tension, and I know your feeling it. I too have many animals and have had to move lots due to military life and I worry about them being OK, but the best advice my vet gave me is tend to their needs and your own and you both will feel lots better.
2007-05-22 18:34:15 · answer #5 · answered by all4monkies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. It better this way, you will be better off letting them get to know each other little by little. And it is fine as long as the kitten has food, water, and a litterbox.
2007-05-22 18:34:49 · answer #6 · answered by Lynn P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That'll be fine. That's about how new cats are introduced to older ones anyway.
I hope your husband feels better fast! Good luck!
2007-05-22 18:42:26 · answer #7 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is not exactly ok, cats need a big enviroment i dont think your cat is so happy about that ,cats are halfway like humans they dont like small rooms, bad food, dirty water,and dirt itself. so kinda think how would you feel being in a small room most of the time.the invroment you have in the house doesnt soung too good and since you live in an apartament make sure to take your cat outside once in a while.
2007-05-22 18:39:24 · answer #8 · answered by Kitty K 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It sounds good. If nobody has a problem with it, introduce the two cats to each other.
2007-05-22 18:44:30 · answer #9 · answered by fieldworking 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds just terrific. He is safe in the bedroom and is able to do the exploring when you are there to supervise him.
2007-05-22 18:40:45 · answer #10 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋