Cat Chat (please go to cat chat 2)

[Hime]

My cat sometimes comes and sleeps next to me. I kinda like it, but I can't sleep well when she's there as I'm constantly worried that I will roll over her or something. I did accidentally use her once as a pillow when she was younger... And generally I roll around a lot, so usually she gets fed up with it and leaves pretty quick. Sometimes she also comes to sleep on my lap while I'm on my laptop on my bed. It's nice as long as she doesn't come and lie on my hand... Or until my legs start to get numb. XD

[Taito]

I hope this isn't spam, but I just had to ask - Has anyone on this thread or any cat-lovers out there read the book 'Cleo' by... Helen Brown, I think? I just loved it, especially the cat in the book, and it's now pretty much my favorite book in the world. If any of you guys get a chance, I would highly suggest reading it

[blazesong]

id count that as chat chat since its about a cat

iv read it and shes got another book out now "after cleo came jonah" its just as good and jonah reminds me of my cat, but i recomend only reading if your maybe over 13 cause of some of the topics bought up in it

[Lotterz]

I have a rortoise shell cat. She's called Pickle, and she is 14 years old

[snow.]

I found 4 abandoned kittens in my garden and when I went back the next day to check on them there was only 2 so we decided to take them in, one has gone to my brothers friend and were thinking of keeping the other, any advice? (It's no older than about 4 weeks)

[Hime]

I found 4 abandoned kittens in my garden and when I went back the next day to check on them there was only 2 so we decided to take them in, one has gone to my brothers friend and were thinking of keeping the other, any advice? (It's no older than about 4 weeks)

I'd say take it to the vet first to have it's health checked(I'm not sure in what age they will need shots and wormer, but vet can tell you that also). The vet can also help on determing it's age and probably give tips on what to feed it and such. Also having the cat microchiped at the same time may be a good idea if you plan on keeping it. (:

[blueshadowmoon]

I found 4 abandoned kittens in my garden and when I went back the next day to check on them there was only 2 so we decided to take them in, one has gone to my brothers friend and were thinking of keeping the other, any advice? (It's no older than about 4 weeks)

I'd say take it to the vet first to have it's health checked(I'm not sure in what age they will need shots and wormer, but vet can tell you that also). The vet can also help on determing it's age and probably give tips on what to feed it and such. Also having the cat microchiped at the same time may be a good idea if you plan on keeping it. (:

To add on: Check in with a shelter to make sure no one's missing any cats. If you are keeping it get it neutered and chipped. Cats have a knack for getting outside and getting their collars off. Only a small percentage of lost cats make it home but with a microchip that percentage goes up. A vet will also make sure you know how to take care of it.
You'll also need to make sure you kitten proof your house. The best way is to get on the ground and crawl around looking for anything that you don't want them to play with, wires, and anything dangerous in general. For the first few days I'd recommend keeping it in one room as it gets used to it's new surroundings.

[snow.]

I found 4 abandoned kittens in my garden and when I went back the next day to check on them there was only 2 so we decided to take them in, one has gone to my brothers friend and were thinking of keeping the other, any advice? (It's no older than about 4 weeks)

I'd say take it to the vet first to have it's health checked(I'm not sure in what age they will need shots and wormer, but vet can tell you that also). The vet can also help on determing it's age and probably give tips on what to feed it and such. Also having the cat microchiped at the same time may be a good idea if you plan on keeping it. (:

To add on: Check in with a shelter to make sure no one's missing any cats. If you are keeping it get it neutered and chipped. Cats have a knack for getting outside and getting their collars off. Only a small percentage of lost cats make it home but with a microchip that percentage goes up. A vet will also make sure you know how to take care of it.
You'll also need to make sure you kitten proof your house. The best way is to get on the ground and crawl around looking for anything that you don't want them to play with, wires, and anything dangerous in general. For the first few days I'd recommend keeping it in one room as it gets used to it's new surroundings.

Thanks guys!

[Taito]

id count that as chat chat since its about a cat

iv read it and shes got another book out now "after cleo came jonah" its just as good and jonah reminds me of my cat, but i recomend only reading if your maybe over 13 cause of some of the topics bought up in it

Oh really?! I will definitely find that book and read it too then. Thank you for informing me of this.

[blueshadowmoon]

What's everyone's opinions on breeding cats for genetic mutations (munchkins for example)? I'm kind of on the fence about it since it can go either way and it does depend on if they're bred for health, looks, pets, work, etc.