Saturday July 25 2009

We decided today to take another look for fleas and purchased several flea combs from local pet stores. We discovered a few more fleas and a good many eggs so we decided it was time for another shower. This time we got some kitten shampoo a little scrub brush and a sprayer to assist in cleaning. We ended up removing another 20 or so fleas from the kitten I got to name... “Snipps” (the boy). Elise's choice for the female “Piper” had only 5 or so more. Again upset by the idea of a bath they started to scream again. Both kittens are quite aware of where the other is at all times, they don't stay separated for long and if they are and 1 cry's, the other will come a running. They sleep more comfortably with each other than alone and they love tackling each other when they are playing. Piper peed for the first time today, under the side table in the family room. Snipps has not peed yet. Both are starting to eat solid foods now, mixed with a little milk. We have not attempted hard/dry food yet. We introduced them to bunneh today. Surprisingly Flip Flop just smelled them and went about his business. Both kittens however were more than happy to greet him. Piper even batted at his nose for a few seconds, before frolicking off to find another mess to make. For dinner today we gave them more solid foods, or at least soft canned good... We decided that they had not used the bathroom enough, so we looked up online how to get them to potty. The answer was clear, using a warm cloth wipe until they well, GO... I carried Snipps into the litter box and was able to get him to pee right away. Piper on the other hand just didn't want/need to use the bathroom. Oh my, we may have an adventure on our hands in potty training...

C and Z get some kittens

Friday July 24 2009

Elise has been in contact with someone now for about a week about a litter of kittens they were "going to get rid of" if they didn't find them a home. We arrive at the people's house shortly after 7:30 to find momma kitteh and 4 small 4 week old kittens. Most still hobbling around like the little fluff balls they are. After one last drink from their mother we pick two (supposedly a male and female) and head on back to the house. Immediately after leaving we notice tiny little insects hopping around. Fleas, thats right big hairy fleas. Both cats are infested, Elise was needless to say disgusted!!! We get back to the house and with the help of Elise's mom start to simply wash the kittens in warm water, which as many people know cats don't like water.... and kittens hate it even worse, their cry's for dry land could be heard throughout the house that evening. The emergency vet suggested diluting some flee/tick shampoo and washing them with that. We finished the evening with both kittens thoroughly drowned but at least 30 fleas less. They got some good R and R in and slept throughout the night after a quick dinner of warm milk and mince meat.