tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149175.post6948387764767593589..comments2023-06-26T10:12:42.971-05:00Comments on The Happy Pit Bull Blog: Foster kittehUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149175.post-6381501575122334282010-12-03T17:29:34.132-06:002010-12-03T17:29:34.132-06:00Thanks for all the advice! Fortunately, I looked u...Thanks for all the advice! Fortunately, I looked up a friend in the cat rescue side of the foster group I work with for dog foster. She helped me procure various age-appropriate flea and worming treatments. Also fortunately, this kitten immediately started using the litter box. I think that's hardwired into most kittens; we've never fostered one that didn't figure it out. Chibi also adjusted to indoor life VERY quickly. She learned how to climb up my pants in order to get into my lap, where she would roll around and play-fight with my shirt.<br /><br />But here is the best news of all--Chibi got adopted in a matter of days. Although I usually foster until spay or neuter, in this case it turns out Chibi was only five weeks old, and couldn't be spayed until at least 12 weeks of age. Rather than wait another 7 weeks (after which time kittens are a little larger and more difficult to rehome), I found an adopter who I feel can be trusted to take care of her spay at the appropriate time, as she is an ex-cat rescuer herself. We wrote up an agreement to that effect, just to be sure.<br /><br />I think it is a good outcome. The new adopter took the kitten to the vet that same day, and reported back to me that she (Chibi) was actually too young for vaccinations right now, but that she had a future vet appointment already scheduled. So I feel sure that Chibi has found a great new home with an owner that is prepared to take good care of her. Much better than being covered in fleas and starving in a freezing cold ditch under a driveway!happypitbullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03607831951903607541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149175.post-54861569024206800772010-12-03T16:45:01.103-06:002010-12-03T16:45:01.103-06:00Grandson and I have been reading a book called &qu...Grandson and I have been reading a book called "Happy Birthday, Bad Kitty." The book includes facts about cats, such as the optimum age for a kitten to leave its mother. It's 12 weeks! During that time, the mother teaches the kitten many things it needs to know, such as how to use the litter box. I hope the book is wrong and that this sort of behavior is hard-wired into your kitty. You are a kind soul.Forsythiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11842925744413303224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149175.post-58113407786120761572010-12-01T20:57:03.544-06:002010-12-01T20:57:03.544-06:00Try Head & Shoulders for fleas. I'm told t...Try Head & Shoulders for fleas. I'm told to use it first then Dawn. I always used Dawn, but its not working as well this year and I only learned about H&S since it got cold.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149175.post-79572897733302824402010-12-01T16:11:17.033-06:002010-12-01T16:11:17.033-06:00I have given you an award! Check it out at this li...I have given you an award! Check it out at this link! http://dontbeapitbully.blogspot.com/2010/12/versatile-blogger-award.htmlYvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02047478924151443286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149175.post-6068731364213202492010-11-29T18:33:41.459-06:002010-11-29T18:33:41.459-06:00I think the key to killing fleas is using the lemo...I think the key to killing fleas is using the lemon Dawn- citrus seems to kill the fleas. I have used lemon Dawn/Joy for yrs when washing flea infested rescued critters and it always works. Another great product is Natural Groomer D Limonade. I have used it on puppies/kittens 5 wks old (over diluted) and it works wonders!<br />Good luck with ADORABLE kitty!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17861572968329216298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149175.post-47397311360853179262010-11-29T16:20:53.603-06:002010-11-29T16:20:53.603-06:00She sure is cute!!!! You can get the cats/kittens ...She sure is cute!!!! You can get the cats/kittens advantage for fleas, and use just a couple drops on the end of a q-tip and put it on her back. Flea anemia is really dangerous with little kittens. You prolly already know this, but don't use the one for dogs its lethal on cats.Daisy Doghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05471139194348453305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149175.post-38206642161880610212010-11-29T05:50:30.181-06:002010-11-29T05:50:30.181-06:00OMG! a kitty! a KITTY! You have a Kitty! Mom won&#...OMG! a kitty! a KITTY! You have a Kitty! Mom won't let me get another Charlie. She says one Charlie is enough. Chibi sure looks cute. <br /><br />Quizz<br /><br />As you can tell, Quizz loves him some cat. He always has. Charlie has come to accept his slobbery adoration with great patience and the occasional rebuke. The kitty will soon rule the roost.<br />LeilaLeilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06862493806470924419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149175.post-13020963950840774692010-11-28T22:43:19.649-06:002010-11-28T22:43:19.649-06:00What a cutie! I love tabby and whites. What a good...What a cutie! I love tabby and whites. What a good soul you are to take her in. As for fleas, I haven't had much luck with anything but advantage or that kind of thing. But you could try diametaceous earth on her fur.bitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07897733975604744859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25149175.post-62940659646872411862010-11-28T22:20:38.594-06:002010-11-28T22:20:38.594-06:00enjoy your kitty ;)
Kari
http://dogisgodinreverse...enjoy your kitty ;)<br /><br />Kari<br />http://dogisgodinreverse.com/Kari in Alaskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08555458287778413718noreply@blogger.com