I got SO excited tonight...

[emilysgk]

Maybe I am on my way to being a crazy cat lady, maybe just because these kittens are just as much mine as they are Snow's.. but guess what?? Mama's girl went pee in the litter box!!!!! I think you guys may be the only ones who would understand how that possibly could be exciting. lol This is the first for either of them.

They are eating quite a bit of kitten food now too, they know where the dish is and I am finding them there more and more often. No water yet, I havnt forced that issue just yet. Snow is already spending less and less time with them. Actually she never has been a constant mom. Since they were tiny she would nurse and clean them, then leave. She spends her days lounging around the house. Lately I have been bringing them to her since she will let them go for hours without going near them. Today I noticed she was getting engorged it had been so long!! Luckily they have interest in food and such already, I think mom may wean them pretty early. Snow is the type of cat that is way into herself. lol Not the best mom type. She does keep them well groomed. She is the OCD type that is ALWAYS cleaning and spotless.

[rg_girlca]

LOL!!!! I know how you feel Emily. I was the same way when PeaPod did his first little PP and poop. PeaPod didn't start to drink any water, even though it was there for him, until he was about 7 weeks old.
Since the babies are only 4 weeks old, they should still be nursing off of mama for at least another 2-3 weeks. It's good that you are bringing the babies to her.

Good job.

[critter crazy]

That is great! you should be an excited kitty momma! way to go for the kittens!


I have a question? I have never raised kittens(well that young anyways)where do they potty before they learn to use the kitty box?? are there kitty pads, like puppy pads, or do they just go anywhere?? Sorry I am so dense!

[rg_girlca]

You're not dense. Mama licks the kittens rear to help stimulate the flow of urine and poop and swallows it. I know gross eh, but that's the way it goes and when the kittens are between 4-5 weeks old, you can start litter training them. You just put them in the litter box and take a paw and scratch it in the litter. Most kitten's take to it right away, others may take longer.
That's why whenever you have an orphaned kitten, you have to stimulate the belly with a warm cloth, to simulate what the mother would do, to help them go to the bathroom. You do this while you have them over a piece of newpaper or paper towel.

[critter crazy]

You're not dense. Mama licks the kittens rear to help stimulate the flow of urine and poop and swallows it. I know gross eh, but that's the way it goes and when the kittens are between 4-5 weeks old, you can start litter training them. You just put them in the litter box and take a paw and scratch it in the litter. Most kitten's take to it right away, others may take longer.
That's why whenever you have an orphaned kitten, you have to stimulate the belly with a warm cloth, to simulate what the mother would do, to help them go to the bathroom. You do these while you have them over a piece of newpaper or paper towel.

Ahhh.....see you realy do learn somethin new everyday! I knew that mommas stimulated the kittens, but didnt realize they did it for that long, i thought i was when they were just born! very cool info, thanks so much!

[moosmom]

Great job!! Pictures please

[Catty1]

Donna - total cuteness warning pics right here!

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=123123

[Medusa]

Aw, that's so cute! It really is exciting when you see them use the litterbox for the first time. My Puddy dragged her leg w/the metal cast on it like the mummy and gave a karate yell before she hopped into the litterbox. It was so funny to watch. She still gives a karate yell before she hops up on the bed or sofa because of her bad leg and small size. I'd love to be be able to play w/your new babies. They're so adorable. Good job, girlie!

Blessings,
Mary

[phesina]

That's great! A real milestone. Congratulations, Mama's Girl! And well done, Emily!

Pat

[emilysgk]

Cowgirl follwed suit late last night! Cowgirl really went a lot too. lol Mama's girl just bit. I havnt seen neither go since, but its a start and I know they recognize what its for. Snow still takes care of it for the most part.