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Expert: - 9/20/2011


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wally
wally  
i have a orphened kitten i have been careing for sence he was 5 days old he is now teething is there and thing i can do to help the little guy he nudges my hand then starts scraching me like crazy so i let him chew on my finger

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Hi

I am not sure what you are asking. If you are looking for general tips and advice on how to look after a orphan kitten then i can point you towards my web page concerning this here

http://www.our-happy-cat.com/orphan-kittens.html

If you are asking for help re his teething then there is nothing you can do for him, he will be fine. I wouldn't recommend that you allow him to chew your fingers as this ca become a habit which can become a problem when they get older.

His nudging etc is due to him being hungry and then the chewing is him trying to suckle. As he is so young you can feed him when he does this.

best wishes kate

http://www.our-happy-cat.com

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I can answer most day to day cat problems encountered by owners. I have a good understanding of cat behaviour and problems which may arise from changes to their daily routine. I can advise on cat training including litter training and general day to day cat care issues. I am not a vet and therefore cannot answer medical questions.

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