lmsmith Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Landlord has allowed me to get a kitten! I'm very excited because living here for 10 months is the longest I've ever been without having a cat, and I really miss having them around. So, a few questions: Does anyone know of anyone selling long haired kittens? Would prefer birman or ragdoll, and doesn't have to be pedigree. I'm happy to travel anywhere between Wellington and Napier. What's the best way to introduce a kitten to a new home? When it's small, should I lock it in a room while I'm not home? Is there some other, better way? Is it detrimental to a cat to have it living as an indoor cat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diver21 Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 i always go to the local spca, could be worth going for your first look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 i think my aunty does, she breeds bermin & is in new plymouth. they aren't cheap though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 aaaw a new kitten. I have a Birman and a Ragdoll so you're my kind of person lol. If you want want of those , best to go to a registered breeder with a known pedigree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 how can you resist this: (My birman) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 and this is my BIG loveable raggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Landlord has allowed me to get a kitten! I'm very excited because living here for 10 months is the longest I've ever been without having a cat, and I really miss having them around. So, a few questions: Does anyone know of anyone selling long haired kittens? Would prefer birman or ragdoll, and doesn't have to be pedigree. I'm happy to travel anywhere between Wellington and Napier. What's the best way to introduce a kitten to a new home? When it's small, should I lock it in a room while I'm not home? Is there some other, better way? Is it detrimental to a cat to have it living as an indoor cat? Actually, I do know a birman breeder here in Upper Hutt that has a couple moggies(she was not at all happy with her queen for escaping and getting knocked up...) that might be getting close to old enough to rehome. They look pretty much like purebred reds, apparently. I haven't seen them since they were a week or two old though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie841 Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 how can you resist this: (My birman) I WANT IT!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Is he a lilacpoint, Bikbok? Looks way too light to be a blue. I hate blues! Wifey loves hers more than she loves me. I'd rather have a red anyway, I think they're the best looking color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Actually, I do know a birman breeder here in Upper Hutt that has a couple moggies(she was not at all happy with her queen for escaping and getting knocked up...) that might be getting close to old enough to rehome. They look pretty much like purebred reds, apparently. I haven't seen them since they were a week or two old though. I'd be really grateful if you would ask about for them for me BikBok, your kitties are beautiful!!! I'm so jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Is he a lilacpoint, Bikbok? Looks way too light to be a blue. I hate blues! Wifey loves hers more than she loves me. I'd rather have a red anyway, I think they're the best looking color. he is a blue but before his colours came fully in. The breeder called him a powder blue , but it was enough that he still won some prizes under his "Blue" label. He's 3 years old now and no hint of saddle like some of the blues get. His fur is still silkly white and nice markings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsweet Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 What's the best way to introduce a kitten to a new home? Bring it home When it's small, should I lock it in a room while I'm not home? Is there some other, better way? Nothing wrong with that- providing it has food / water and toilet area. You can get large crates also. Is it detrimental to a cat to have it living as an indoor cat? Heaps of ppl have apartment cats that never go outdoors. As long as they have plenty of love and mental / physical stimulation, they should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 The critical socialisation period for cats ends at nine weeks of age and they really need interspecies interaction during that time so it is often best to keep kittens with their feline family until they are nine weeks of age so they have the best chance of being well balanced adults. This is a position supported by veterinary behaviour specialists. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 The Dr I work for breeds Birmans also. We invariably have a Birman or 2 alseep in the surgery waiting room and kids love coming to the Dr because they get to see the latest kittens :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 The critical socialisation period for cats ends at nine weeks of age and they really need interspecies interaction during that time so it is often best to keep kittens with their feline family until they are nine weeks of age so they have the best chance of being well balanced adults. This is a position supported by veterinary behaviour specialists. Yup, I don't want to get one too young as I go back to uni in a few weeks so will not be home some days for a period of about 8 - 9 hours. It's not so bad when they're a bit older, but I wouldn't want to leave an 8 week old kitten home alone for that period. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Is it detrimental to a cat to have it living as an indoor cat? That is how cats should be kept IMO, they shouldn't be left out unattended to roam, fight other cats, crap in peoples gardens, spray on doorsteps, kill native wildlife etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 That is how cats should be kept IMO, they shouldn't be left out unattended to roam, fight other cats, crud in peoples gardens, spray on doorsteps, kill native wildlife etc. Yip. I'm totally happy for it to be outside when I'm home, but not at night or if I'm not there to keep an eye on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 just start training them from day one to come in at dusk (mine are in before it gets dark, they know the routine) and arm yourself with a squirtgun for garden boundary training. (squirt ahead of them if they go towards the boundary line .. if they keep going then a direct hit on their head! - they soon learn where the no go zones are!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Skylla got hit by two cars whilst crossing the main road metres from our door. She now never leaves the property Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Skylla got hit by two cars whilst crossing the main road metres from our door. She now never leaves the property two cars !! poor baby. Is she the cat in your photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Yes, the very same one. The only thing that stopped her dying was the layer of fat around her organs. If she wasn't morbidly obese, she would have died Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Yes, the very same one. The only thing that stopped her dying was the layer of fat around her organs. If she wasn't morbidly obese, she would have died If she wasn't morbidly obese maybe she would have gotten out of the way... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 If she wasn't morbidly obese maybe she would have gotten out of the way... Good point. Main thing is she is alive now 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted June 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 We're going to look for a kitten tomorrow. Which kitten food do you guys recommend? We're happy to spend however much it costs to give kitty what she needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted June 29, 2010 Report Share Posted June 29, 2010 Current research supports the use of moist foods for feline kidney health. Get the best food you can buy as the main part of the diet. Foods that are AAFCO tested are scientifically sound (e.g. Eukanuba, Hills, etc. ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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