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QUESTION: Hi, we adopted a male kitten in January, he is the best. He is a little quirky,
he sleeps in the sink, and he has gotten in the shower with me. There are
two problems though. One he eats like a cow. He is 6 months and weighs 9
pounds. He is always hungry, we feed him probably 2 oz of food 5 times a
day. Is that normal? And the second question is, he wanders around the
house during the day crying, but when we play with him he is okay. When we
adopted him he was with foster brothers and sisters. I have been looking for
other kittens online for him to have as a playmate. Anyways, now to my
question, would it be best for us to adopt a male or female kitten as his
playmate?
ANSWER: Hi Kim,
I don't know what type of food you are feeding him. Is it dry food? And what type is it? Write back and let me know. I'll be able to help you better there.
He is training you with his crying. He cries, you pet him. Be careful or he will become a constant crier.
Get a neutered male for him. They get along the best together. Good luck and let me know about the food.
Ciao, Karen
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QUESTION: Hi Karen, we originally started him on Purina, then he went to science food
diet, and then he had lost all his teeth so we have been giving him Whiskas.
The Purina and Science food were both solids but since he was having a hard
time eating the solids we have given him the soft stuff.
Hi Kim,
It's time to change him over to a better diet. He isn't getting his nutritional needs met. I attaching a link to a review of canned cat foods that I feel he would do great on. Follow the feeding instructions on the cans as to how much he should get. These foods will do him great. This should take care of his hunger problem. He will be getting his needs met. Good luck.
http://cats.about.com/od/catfoo1/tp/tpcannedadult.htm
Ciao, Karen
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Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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