[QuestsMom]

Just a thought, but could the scabs be from being tossed out of a car and landing face-first?


He's super cute! It makes me almost want a cat....almost.

 

[justmary]

Just a thought, but could the scabs be from being tossed out of a car and landing face-first?

That's exactly what I was thinking.

He looks plently old enough to be eating solid food - I'd guess 8 or 9 weeks.

Re the litter training, just put him in it every once in a while, and he'll figure it out on his own, I'm sure. When I brought home my kitty, she didn't go potty for a surprisingly long time.

 

[justmary]

Oh, I wanted to add - see my kitty in my avatar? We got her when she was 8 weeks, so she was older than that in the pic, just to give you a point of reference.

 

[AmandaB]

Oh gosh... I sure hope not QuestsMom. I seriously have pain in my stomach just thinking about it... I know some people are sick enough to do that though... But since he can walk fine I would say no? Wouldnt that break bones or give mental problems? He doesnt seem to have any of those problems that goodness... Would explain his friendliness though...

I am open to names!

I would like something unique (no "fluffy" or "spot" names) I want a name that has to do with being found, roads, highways, lanes.. ect But will take super cute/unique names that dont have anything to do with that too. Suggestions?? onder: :huddle:

 

[QuestsMom]

Names....

Frost (as in Robert Frost - Road not taken)
Traveler
Trouper
Rover (haha...for a cat )
Trek
Noman (as in No Man's Land)

Just some ideas...

 

[Kwenami]

What about Felix? Lucky in latin...so sort of common but less so... I always think mischievous.

 

[AmandaB]

I like Trek..!! Hmmm... onder:

I am also thinking of naming him Acorn (watership down) cause I saw a car near miss him and he tumbled/fell/ran back into the grass... (acorns fall from trees...)
-It did not hit him though, I am sure, I was the car right behind it and that is how I first saw him.

 

[justmary]

Lane
Roadie
Trucker
Speedy
Hot Rod

 

[justmary]

omg, I love the double meaning of Rover. That's too funny!

Miles
Wheeler

 

[ruthcatrin]

Just a thought, but could the scabs be from being tossed out of a car and landing face-first?


He's super cute! It makes me almost want a cat....almost.

Now that you say that.....Trouble went out a 1.5story high window with her claws caught in the screen several years ago. She had a NASTY scrape on her face that looked alot like that....

 

[ruthcatrin]

and no, she had no other injuries. She had a limp that lasted about a day and that was it.

 

[AmandaB]

Here is the video, hear him PURRR!

Gosh if someone tossed him out a moving car.... WHY! He is so cute and lovable! :'(

 

[zoorun]

Hmmmmmmm.

Trek is super cute, but you might get people asking if you like star trek

Silas
River
Dash
Griz

 

[AmandaB]

Ug, true. Especially in the midwest... I was thinking of my bike that is a Trek...

 

[zoorun]

Omg too cute!!! I want a kitten :S I almost named Atlas Simon haha.

Kodiak
Quill
Cliff
Echo
Sage
Oren

I know you are outdoorsy sooo...

 

[Rain]

Awww! He's super cute and so lucky to be rescued by you!

I, also, was wondering if he was tossed from a car.

I'd either keep him on a canned food diet, or a minimum of half canned food and half kibble. Cats that are fed only dry kibble have more trouble with UTIs then those fed only or mostly canned food. That's because they tend not to drink enough water to compensate for the dry food. With canned food try and stick with pate type foods rather then the shredded ones in gravy. The ones in gravy are higher in carbs and cats are obligate carnivores. I did a lot of research the past two weeks while I was taking care of Cat LOL.

I recently learned that for kittens it can be best to use the old type clay non scoopable litter since kittens like to put everything in their mouths and some have been known to eat the litter and it can clump in their digestive system. With the two kittens I raised I used the scoopable type (never knew any better) and never had a problem, but it is something to keep in mind.

If you want it I can PM you the addy of the cat forum I found it was sort of like this one, but for cats and not quite as friendly but still a great forum.

 

[Rain]

How about Eight? He probably used up one of his 9 lives by the time you rescued him.

 

[AmandaB]

Rain.

Thanks for info on dry vs wet food. I will do a half/half diet for him. My sisters cat is dry only and UTI problems... I will tell her to try adding wet food, thank you!

I will stick with DF. I really like him but... I am still a dog person at heart and dont think I could handle a forum of "cat people"... haha

All I have for tonight it scoopable... I may try to get some clay based later on for him though and will keep a close eye on him to make sure he doesnt eat it. I bought him too toys (one that makes crinkle noise and a soft furry mouse).

 

[zoorun]

Rain.

Thanks for info on dry vs wet food. I will do a half/half diet for him. My sisters cat is dry only and UTI problems... I will tell her to try adding wet food, thank you!

I will stick with DF. I really like him but... I am still a dog person at heart and dont think I could handle a forum of "cat people"... haha

All I have for tonight it scoopable... I may try to get some clay based later on for him though and will keep a close eye on him to make sure he doesnt eat it. I bought him too toys (one that makes crinkle noise and a soft furry mouse).

Balls of paper They love em. My litterbox was a shallow rubbermaid roughneck lol.

Maybe go to the pet store tomorrow and look around?

 

[AmandaB]

Ok question.

I remember years ago seeing someone with a cat on harness and leash at a farmers market. He said he brought the cat everywhere most people bring dogs (hiking, road trips, on his boat).

If I introduce him to going places with Niko and I slowly do you think he would like it? Maybe? The cat that guy had rode on his shoulders and looked like it was calm and enjoying itself.

This kitty will be an inside kitty that only goes outside with me on a harness and leash I think. I dont want him to get run over or lost or attacked by other cats/dogs...

What are your opinions on indoor cats? We have only had indoor/outdoor cats before. My sister has an indoor cat but he is overweight...

I would LOVE it if I could take him hiking with me and Niko... Carry him most the time of course... onder: