Foster Bonnie and kindle go to the vet today

[jenluckenbach]

Bonnie will get her FeLV/FIV test. Please pray that she is negative because I can not stand the thought of her being sick.

The kittens will get their first shot (6 weeks old now)

And then whatever is appropriate for this time. I am fairly certain we will be treating for ear mites. Bonnie had all the symptoms of them and even though I have treated her, I could not do it immediately upon arrival (due to her timidness) so I believe the kittens have been infected. But that is not uncommon, so I am not worried.

The kittens have had their early wormer, but Bonnie needs to be tested for worms as well.

(I may end up with a little drug store in my house)
Wish us luck. The appointment is at 3pm Eastern time.

[Uabassoon]

Good luck at the white coats. I'll be keeping my fingers crossed that everything will turn out well.

[Miss Meow]

Good luck for the vet visit - hope it all works out just fine :)

[PayItForward]

Thinking for you, Bonnie & the kits. May all the tests come back good.

[neko1]

Good luck at the vets!:)

[jenluckenbach]

Bonnie tested negative for both FeLV and FIV. YEAH!

Babies are a good weight, the girls are both bigger than the boys.

Bonnie has put on wieght, which is good, because she is skinny.

Ear mites, as I suspected and one flea was found on Bonnie, so guess who is going to work with me to get a flea bath.:eek:

Now I am told to wean the babies.........I MUST take Bonnie away from them totally. I will give them 2 or 3 more days and then, I'll be trying to introduce Bonnie to the BIG 13 ! So the babies can stay in their room.

On Sat. June 28th they will go to their first "adoption days". I hope they have a big turn out that day.

[Lorraine]

Yeah!! Everything went well with the tests today!! I am very happy! That is very stressful, waiting for the results!
My Romeo also had earmites when I took him to the Vet for boosters last week. The vet gave these weird smelling white drops to use once a week, and I need to treat Sammy too-just in case they spread to him.
Good luck at the adoption I hope all the kitties find great homes!
I am glad I don't live close to you, because I am sure I would have to sneak over to the adoption, and well, you know what I mean! ;)

[Cataholic]

How can I be so happy and sad at the same time? Bonnie being healthy is huge! The kitties being weaned and going to their adoption days is so sad...I can't help it, I just feel that way.:(

[Cincy'sMom]

Glad to hear everything went well at the vets!! Congrats on rasing such a healthy little family and with your big one to care for too!) I can't imagine having to say goodbye to the sweet faces!

[Prairie Purrs]

Wonderful news for Bonnie! :D And as hard as it will be to let them go, I'm sure the kittens will find loving homes--if it wasn't such a full house around here I'd love to scoop them all up myself!

Maybe you could send along a note with each baby--with the PT address and something like this:

You're adopting a very special kitten. There are a lot of people at this website who have fallen in love with [Cashew, Bagel, Pouncer, or Kiwi], and they would love for you to stop by, post photos, and let them know how your kitty is doing.

[kimlovescats]

WOW, I can't believe it's been six weeks already!!! So happy that Bonnie got a clean bill of health! Those babies were so lucky to have such a good kitty and humom to bring them into this world in a healthy, loving environment! It is really sad to think that they may be adopted soon, but you should be very proud that you gave them such a wonderful start! GREAT JOB, Jen!:)

[HayleyRosie]

Glad to hear everything went well at the vet's. It is really hard to believe that those little kittens are ready to go to new homes. Time sure does fly by.

[Lerah021399]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
On Sat. June 28th they will go to their first "adoption days". I hope they have a big turn out that day.

Jen, too bad they won't be ready this coming weekend. My husband and I will be up in the Lancaster area (don't know how close you are to there).

[K & L]

Good job Jen!!! PICTURES!!!

[ChrisH]

I am so pleased Bonnie and the babes vet visit went well. Jen, what a wonderful job you have done with them all!:) And the time coming up for them to leave....I wouldn`t know how to let them go!

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by CatsinDenver
Maybe you could send along a note with each baby--with the PT address and something like this:

You're adopting a very special kitten. There are a lot of people at this website who have fallen in love with [Cashew, Bagel, Pouncer, or Kiwi], and they would love for you to stop by, post photos, and let them know how your kitty is doing.

Great idea. :D

I am really happy all Bonnie's tests were negative.

Gosh, I wonder what Bonnie will make to your 13 kitties. I hope you can take some pictures for us ??

[jenluckenbach]

Well it looks like the people at the rescue don't agree with the vet's opinion about being weaning time. I am just as glad, I think they still need each other for a while yet. Everyone has their own opinion, but I will abide by the rescue as they are their cats.

[PayItForward]

What does the rescue people say ? :confused: (Have I missed a post ?)

[Steffi N]

Jen, I was concerned that six weeks was too early and I'm glad that Bonnie will be nursing the babies for a while longer. Its great that everything checked out at the vets.
More pictures needed, of course.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so glad that everything went well at the vets. :D I also thought that 6 weeks was a little early to take the kittens away from their mother. Shouldn't they be at least 8 weeks old?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by kimlovescats
WOW, I can't believe it's been six weeks already!!!

Really?!! Six weeks?!!! :eek: :eek: My how time flies when kittens are young. ;) :D

I'm glad to hear everything is going so well, Jen. :D However, I too am sad that it's almost time for the kitties to find furrever homes. :(

Great job and good luck at the adoption days! :D