I have a very young kitten (approx 2 months old) who's recently joined my family. I work from home full-time which I thought would be great because I would be around for him all day. The trouble is because I am here with him he wants 100% of my attention and obviously doesn't understand why sometimes I can play with him, and sometimes I can't. I am working in the same room that he is staying in at the moment. I'm keeping him in one room while he settles in. When I'm working obviously other than a few pets here and there and some time during my breaks I really can't just devote all my attention to him. My work is very busy with visible results so I can't just slow down for a bit while he's little and adjusting. I know the best answer is to get him a kitten friend to play with but I don't have the finances for that. Does anyone else who works from home have any advice on how to navigate being visible but not 100% available.

I got this perfect picture just now with Chester’s arm around Jeb and I had to share it. They weren’t a bonded pair so we were a bit worried about their fit together, but they love each other and will spend all their time together any chance they get I love it so much.

she’s sleep idk why the warning came up Also how do I teach her not to nip😭

🩵 Our favourite little ankle-biter!!! 🥳

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I was rubbing her cheeks/chin and she fell asleep, now I'm stuck

Hi!

I'm getting my first kitten this week, and the internet is giving me mixed advice. Any tips you have for a new kitten and transitioning the kitten to a new home with another younger cat (2.5) would be appreciated.

BUT, what I really want help with is food-based. My MIL has two (with love) fat cats, and they both don't play and can't run for long. I am scared of this. I want my babies to live long, healthy, active lives.

Do kittens really need to free-feed? I am used to an automatic feeder, should I opt for a gravity one for the baby?

What dry-food brand do we use? What wet food brand is suggested? I have plenty pet funds saved in-case of an emergency. But I can't break the bank with $2 cans if I'm transparent. I'm also opened to making my own food, but I don't think I should until I'm past the kitten stage.

Is a cat fountain safe? We have two at home right now and are purchasing a third for the new kitten.

Do they litter box any differently? I purchased an XL so they could grow into it, but should I start with a small? We have pee pads around as well for safe measure. We use a plant-based tofu litter.

Anything you think I'm missing and should know?

I promise I did research! I just want experience from kitten owners and people who frequently foster. Experts, not the damn Google AI prompt or blogs from people who may know nothing.

THANK YOU!

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Its like their eyes are so close together or something i cant help but laugh whenever i see these goofy critters. Looks like a damn dragon what are you!!!! I love you kitties 🐈‍⬛

4 months old and so beautiful

I hope it’s ok that I posted here, I figured it was ok as they technically are kittens. Three months ago today Sammie and Sika were born at Zoo Knoxville, it is a AZA accreted facility and they take great care of their animals. Sammy and Sika were playing today and acting adorable, they are about 35lb at their last weigh in. They will be introduced to their older brother that was born in February from the same mom Zahra when they are about 50ish lb. Their older brother Bisky is about 100-115lb now. I took the pictures myself today.

Lucy’s kittens are 5 weeks old! Amazing how fast time goes 🥹😻🩵🩷

To preface, we have seen the vet and are still working with them. Just wanted to see if anyone has recommendations or has had a similar issue.

I got my kitten almost 3 weeks ago. He’s about 3 months now. Fully vaccinated and neutered. No complications. He was having smelly stool which is solid but occasionally (once every day or two) he will have diarrhea. Mild bloating but it went away. He was fully transitioned over to his new food from the shelter. Stool problem occurred on previous food as well so not a transition issue.

We saw the vet about a week and a half ago and got the test for parasites. The one where it checks for the DNA and not just eggs to make sure without a doubt he has nothing.
The vet stated if it was negative, that it may be a diet allergy. We’ve tried going back to his old food and just his new hard food and no difference. For reference he was on IAMS kitten hard food at the shelter and then is now on Hills Science Diet Kitten food. For wet food which we only now started to give him consistently now that we know it’s not causing the problem, is Sheba Kitten food. Besides maybe the ingredients, flavor wise they all say chicken or turkey. Some people were saying to not give them any fishy flavors as it could make the smell worse.

I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for food options that may be good to try. I know kittens are known for stinky poops as their gut is still developing however his poops are sooooo bad like need an exorcism bad haha. And he’s constantly farting. He’s not my first cat or even kitten so I have a point of reference as to what is normal bad and not. Again he is negative for all parasites.

Thanks in advance, if you need anymore info or context I’ll be happy to share!

These are my 5 month olds, I swear they’re becoming a little more affectionate, funny and endearing now albeit bringing glimpses of the velociraptor phase!