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Expert: - 4/17/2007


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Hi!  My cat Nessa just had three adorable kittens.  I would like to know what I can do to encourage them to feed.  She has very long hair and someone told me I should trim it around the nipples to make it easier for the kittens.  I would like to know what you think about this before I do it.  So far two of them seem to eating okay, but the third seems to be having a hard time finding them.  Thank you for any help you can give me.  I really appreciate it!

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Hi Billy,

Yes, you can very carefully trim the hair for her. It will make it easier for the kittens. Also feed Nessa kitten food. Something like Purina One Kitten food. This will give her the higher nutritional diet she needs for nursing.Good luck with your new family and write back if you have any more questions.

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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!

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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.

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