Can a kitten live with only one eye?
If the kittens only problem is a missing eye, he/she will be just fine. Don’t end a kitten’s life because of that! I have 2 one-eyed cats and they don’t even seem to notice anything is missing. Even a fully blind cat can be a fine indoor pet.
Can a kitten come to your home with pink eye?
Often, kittens will come to your home with the cat form of pink eye, or some tummy troubles, or an upper respiratory infection. You don’t want to expose your forever cats to these illnesses. You also don’t want to cause anxiety in either your pets or your foster, or start any turf battles.
Is it worth it to foster a kitten?
If you really want a kitten and can afford cat food and toys but not vet bills, fostering is a great way to experience having a pet without the long-term financial commitment. Vaccinations, medications, emergency care, and other unforeseen expenses need to be planned for when taking on a kitten full time.
What should I do if my foster cat is sick?
Any room with a latching door will work fine. Keep them separated from other pets in your house. Many foster cats and kittens are at least a little bit sick. Often, kittens will come to your home with the cat form of pink eye, or some tummy troubles, or an upper respiratory infection.
Is it okay for a kitten to bite a kitten?
Kitten biting may be cute when your cat is young — but it won’t be when your cat gets older. Photography ©VasilevKirill | iStock / Getty Images Plus.
Often, kittens will come to your home with the cat form of pink eye, or some tummy troubles, or an upper respiratory infection. You don’t want to expose your forever cats to these illnesses. You also don’t want to cause anxiety in either your pets or your foster, or start any turf battles.
What was the name of the kitten that liked to bite people?
When my former pet, Leroy, was a kitten, he loved to pounce on anything that moved — including hands, feet and the legs of people (or animals) passing by where he crouched. In fact, he liked biting our hands as much as he liked biting his toys. What seemed cute when Leroy was tiny soon became painful as he became more agile and a little bigger.
What do you need to know about fostering kittens with best friends?
Foster families need to provide: Transportation to and from the adoption center, the Best Friends Kitten Nursery and all vet appointments as needed Socialization and cuddle time to help teach the kittens about positive family and pet relationships How much time do I need to spend with the kittens? As much time as you can.