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QUESTION: hi im just wondering if u know what kind of kitten i have it is black white and orange and a long haired kitten and what vaccinations does it need how much will the vaccinations be
ANSWER: Hi Alyanna,
It sounds like you have a long hair domestic tortoise shell calico. She most likely will be needed to be wormed. She gets her first vaccinations at about 8 weeks or so. The core vaccines she will need are FVRCP (a combination vaccine against several respiratory, gastrointestinal and systemic viral infections), FeLV (designed to prevent the dreaded feline leukemia virus),and Rabies (required by law in certain locales).
I don't know how much they cost. Each area and vet is different. And if your cat is going to be an indoor only cat you might want to research about just vaccinating her for Rabies only. Good luck with your new addition.
Ciao, Karen
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QUESTION: my kitten is 6 weeks old just to make sure what breed heres a picturehow old o kittens have to be to get pregnant will it get along with my guinea pig could u just tell me on the average of how much im gonna spend on vacinations
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ANSWER: Hi Alyanna,
Yes that is a domestic tortoise shell. Kittens can become pregnant at around 6 months old. She may look at your guinea pig as a cat toy and try to play with it. She could hurt it but not on purpose. You can try to introduce them but be very careful. I wouldn't do it but there have been instances of the two getting along fine. It's hard to say how much vaccinations are going to be. They could be free at a clinic or range from about $20- $50. I hope this helped. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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QUESTION: so the youngest a kitten can get pr3egnat is what because my kitten feels like it pregnant
Hi Alyanna,
A cat usually has its first heat period from around 4-6 months. This when she gets pregnant. She will display certain behavior when she is in heat. Here's a good link on what to look for.
http://cats.about.com/cs/pregnancybirth/ht/oestrus.htm
Hope this helped. Good luck.
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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