Hiya,

My sister once brought two kittenss that were both female she called shekerah and shekana and my sister said they were really really bad so she gave them away. About a year or two later she got another cat (Phoenix's mum) who's called Princess and her first litter was a litter of 3, one pure black, one ginger and another black and white and my sisters friend took two the kittens together (I sexed them all as boys and am correct). This girl who took two kittens say's they are really really bad together and I was thinking about taking one of them but not too long after princess was pregnant and I decided to wait.

I have the patience for animals were as they both have not.

Yes the vet said she could be very sickly, but then we did go to a pet hospital that relys on donations to keep it running which you don't have to pay for, so they will see your animal and give you medication if needed for free and you can choose to donate or not. So maybe the treatment you get there reflects the payment they get. When I was worrying about Phoenix they said they can't do anything for kittens. If she was going to die then they can't do anything and said 'its just a waiting game with kittens'. Apparently. You cannot do anything for kittens but can for cats. I found that a bit strange. But didn't argue as they are the vets.

I will fire questions at the vet and if I don't like the possible outcome or they can't do a test before I will re-think.

Princess drinks Goat's milk but didn't understand why they can drink that but not cow's milk? Does cows milk contain something Goats doesn't? Or is Goats just more Gentle?

You see I myself don't Drink or eat any dairy so I wouldn't know much about it.

P.S - michelle I remember looking on the past posts before I signed up and your blinking picture come up with Phoenix. I was glad to see someone else with the name as everyone thinks I'm crazy using it. I thought given the circumstances it would be perfect as the vet said she would die the next night as all 3 of her litter mates died and she survived and I believe that because all of us are wishing she survives she is getting the wishes/luck.
Quote Originally Posted by kittycats_delight View Post
It would be great to get a second kitty for company. Many of us often suggest getting 2 kittens instead of 1. Be warned they will get into more mischief together than alone but they are constantly entertaining and will make you laugh & smile to no end.

7-8 days is early for opening the eyes. Eyes normally open between 10-14 days. Just because she is the only survivor doesn't mean she will be sickly. Usually when there is a litter and only one survives it is because that 1 is a fighter & stronger.

There is always a risk with anesthesia whether it is a cat, dog, other animal or human. It is never 100% risk free. Ask you vet if they do pre-surgery blood work. Most vets do & it lets them know if she will be at a higher risk than others. It is very rare for something to happen under anesthesia. I have known only 1 person that it happened with and it wasn't because something went wrong. It was because they found a large inoperable tumor & the cat was really ill. This was an older cat as well. I have had 2 very skinny feral cats spayed with no issue. Both had given birth 2 weeks before the surgery. They are both happy & healthy & living inside with NO desire to go out at all.

Talk to you vet. Inundate her with questions. They are professionals and are there to help you make an informed decision & to make the best decision regarding your cat. Also, keep asking us questions here. Between the members here, some of which have been rescuing for years and others who have special needs cats, have a font of information to help. They have countless years of experience dealing with things from the simple to the most complex that you can imagine.

We are here to help if we can & do it gladly. Let us know what you vet says ok.

Michelle

BTW...I have a Phoenix too.