New kitten, possibly.

[croyde]

A workmate has a 6 week old kitten (male) that needs to be re-homed as he can't take it to his new flat. Thinking of helping him and the kitty out as the kids have always wanted a pet and we have a big mouse problem.

What will I have to do as in looking after, vaccinations, litter training, when can he go outside, insurance etc.

Thanks for any help.

Cheers.

[croyde]

Sobered up now and have done a bit of research and it looks like a right hassle.

As you were, cheers.

[Mubby]

pmsl!

aww there will be a little bit of "hassle" to start with but after that cats are very independant and basically you need to feed them all you need is to flea them,worm them, get thier jabs, neuter when old enough and microchip if going outdoors thats pretty much it!

go on get him....

[edc]

croyde said:

A workmate has a 6 week old kitten (male) that needs to be re-homed as he can't take it to his new flat. Thinking of helping him and the kitty out as the kids have always wanted a pet and we have a big mouse problem.

What will I have to do as in looking after, vaccinations, litter training, when can he go outside, insurance etc.

Thanks for any help.

Cheers.

Never had cats until this time last year but now have 2. Both came to us as kittens.

I don't think it's that hard. Spare bedroom, chuck the stuff it needs in. Check regularly, feed and water appropriately.

When they are that young though I think they need attention every 2 to 3 hours.

Vaccinations - easy, mine all done at RSPCA, check up and jab not long after 12 weeks £50. Check up and jab 1 year later £50.

Litter training - spend time with kitten. Pick up and plonk in tray. Grab front feet and help it 'scratch'. After playing, sleeping or eating pick up and just put in the tray. It will sh*t on the floor at some point but they are quick to learn. Don't bother with the little kitten litter trays as all the litter will just be kicked up the and over the side.

Outside - only when neutered circa 6 months. Neutering is free if from RSPCA and IIRC Cats Protection do something similar.

[bexVN]

I assume the mate had the mother cat. This kitten should be with the Mum until it's 8 weeks old. I don't see how your mate could've had enough time to take on a kitten then realise he can't take it to a new home when it's only 6wks old!

Any pet requires some effort to provide properly for it but there's great rewards in having them

[croyde]

He had a cat that had kittens but they have all been re-homed due to his new rental being no pets. This last one is still with him as it has a broken foot thus in cast and has to be kept in a cage for 3 more weeks.

They were all born beginning of April.

[ali_kat]

croyde said:

He had a cat that had kittens but they have all been re-homed due to his new rental being no pets. This last one is still with him as it has a broken foot thus in cast and has to be kept in a cage for 3 more weeks.

They were all born beginning of April.

Have it, they aren't any hassle, honest

And the love &'affection & presents that it will give you will far outweigh any trips to the Vet for vaccinations etc

[mrmaggit]

At least you get to choose yours!

We got picked by our three, but they seem to like their hotel and the staff can just about be relied on!

[AndyKH]

Hassle? Serious? Jeez, they're the most hassle free pets in the world, feed them and groom them sometimes. Other than that they do the rest themselves. I guarantee you'll be a cat convert like me in no time.

[bexVN]

croyde said:

He had a cat that had kittens but they have all been re-homed due to his new rental being no pets. This last one is still with him as it has a broken foot thus in cast and has to be kept in a cage for 3 more weeks.

They were all born beginning of April.

So almost 3 months old much better . I was right about him having the Mum then .

Poor kitty, give it a good home, it's had a bad start if its already managed to break its foot!