Kittens

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It will take a week or two for them to adjust and stop being so skittish. You can trim the claws with nail scissors just be careful not to cut too much. Look for the pink area in the nail and avoid cutting close to that, trim the curved end so that the nail is blunted so that they will not scratch you. You can also have a groomer put nail caps on. Declawing is a the option of last resort and really shouldn't be considered until all other options are exhausted. There can be some pretty serious issues from the declawing procedure. Also, buy a laser pointer, they will chase the red dot and you can tire them out, its fun to watch.

Declawing should NEVER be an option unless we do you first.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It will take a week or two for them to adjust and stop being so skittish. You can trim the claws with nail scissors just be careful not to cut too much. Look for the pink area in the nail and avoid cutting close to that, trim the curved end so that the nail is blunted so that they will not scratch you. You can also have a groomer put nail caps on. Declawing is a the option of last resort and really shouldn't be considered until all other options are exhausted. There can be some pretty serious issues from the declawing procedure. Also, buy a laser pointer, they will chase the red dot and you can tire them out, its fun to watch.

Declawing should NEVER be an option unless we do you first.

Declawing the cat is better than killing the cat or abandoning it, which amounts to the same thing. You don't have to agree, but I have enough cats and don't really want to be in the vet's office on a Sunday crying while they put to sleep the cat/kitten you dumped to get mauled, hit by a car etc. AGAIN.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Please do not get them declawed. They are just scared and they will adapt. As far as calming down, well they're kittens, and kittens are nuts but so fun! Don't handle them so much for a few days. They just need a little time to come out of their shell.

+1. Once they get used to their surroundings, people coming and going, etc, they will be so fun. You won't know how you got along without them.

Declawing is very cruel, please don't do that. A lot of adoption agencies won't adopt to people who declaw.

+1

The adjustment takes time.

For heaven's sake, do not de-claw. Your adoption agreement probably prohibits this anyway. It is cruel and inhumane and illegal in many places for that reason.

Do not let them outdoors. That is also probably in your adoption agreement.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It will take a week or two for them to adjust and stop being so skittish. You can trim the claws with nail scissors just be careful not to cut too much. Look for the pink area in the nail and avoid cutting close to that, trim the curved end so that the nail is blunted so that they will not scratch you. You can also have a groomer put nail caps on. Declawing is a the option of last resort and really shouldn't be considered until all other options are exhausted. There can be some pretty serious issues from the declawing procedure. Also, buy a laser pointer, they will chase the red dot and you can tire them out, its fun to watch.

Declawing should NEVER be an option unless we do you first.

Declawing the cat is better than killing the cat or abandoning it, which amounts to the same thing. You don't have to agree, but I have enough cats and don't really want to be in the vet's office on a Sunday crying while they put to sleep the cat/kitten you dumped to get mauled, hit by a car etc. AGAIN.

Actually, if you can't handle a cat including all of its physical attributes, then re-home it or take it to the shelter.

De-clawing is the same as pulling out human fingernails. Think about that. How would you like that?

[Anonymous]

Little balls of needles is correct.

Where is the house jaguar owner?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It will take a week or two for them to adjust and stop being so skittish. You can trim the claws with nail scissors just be careful not to cut too much. Look for the pink area in the nail and avoid cutting close to that, trim the curved end so that the nail is blunted so that they will not scratch you. You can also have a groomer put nail caps on. Declawing is a the option of last resort and really shouldn't be considered until all other options are exhausted. There can be some pretty serious issues from the declawing procedure. Also, buy a laser pointer, they will chase the red dot and you can tire them out, its fun to watch.

Declawing should NEVER be an option unless we do you first.

Declawing the cat is better than killing the cat or abandoning it, which amounts to the same thing. You don't have to agree, but I have enough cats and don't really want to be in the vet's office on a Sunday crying while they put to sleep the cat/kitten you dumped to get mauled, hit by a car etc. AGAIN.

I have cats too pp. Why would your choice be between killing your cat or declawing them? Sofas and other belongings can be replaced and are not that important. Cats belong inside so they don't get hit by a car etc. If you can't take care of the cat than take the animal back to where you got it. Or give it to someone who will care for it.

Declawing is very painful for cats and you are taking away its natural defenses. Why would you consider it at all? What if they said I'm taking my kid's leg off because I don't want him to run into the street. That's better than death, right? NO!

to all those who will say I can't compare a kid to a cat: I am exaggerating to get my point across so no need to point it out.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It will take a week or two for them to adjust and stop being so skittish. You can trim the claws with nail scissors just be careful not to cut too much. Look for the pink area in the nail and avoid cutting close to that, trim the curved end so that the nail is blunted so that they will not scratch you. You can also have a groomer put nail caps on. Declawing is a the option of last resort and really shouldn't be considered until all other options are exhausted. There can be some pretty serious issues from the declawing procedure. Also, buy a laser pointer, they will chase the red dot and you can tire them out, its fun to watch.

Declawing should NEVER be an option unless we do you first.

Declawing the cat is better than killing the cat or abandoning it, which amounts to the same thing. You don't have to agree, but I have enough cats and don't really want to be in the vet's office on a Sunday crying while they put to sleep the cat/kitten you dumped to get mauled, hit by a car etc. AGAIN.

I have cats too pp. Why would your choice be between killing your cat or declawing them? Sofas and other belongings can be replaced and are not that important. Cats belong inside so they don't get hit by a car etc. If you can't take care of the cat than take the animal back to where you got it. Or give it to someone who will care for it.

Declawing is very painful for cats and you are taking away its natural defenses. Why would you consider it at all? What if they said I'm taking my kid's leg off because I don't want him to run into the street. That's better than death, right? NO!

to all those who will say I can't compare a kid to a cat: I am exaggerating to get my point across so no need to point it out.
It isn't my choice. It's someone else's choice and someone else's cat. Some people don't live like you. Not everyone can afford to be a sanctimonious prick.

[Anonymous]

We brought home kittens a few months ago. They were CRAZY that first week. We kept them in the basement with litter, food, and water and visited them a lot. The adoption agency recommended we keep them in a small space at first so they could adjust. We've had the kittens for five months now and they have settled down a LOT.

As for cuddles, some cats just aren't that cuddly. One of our kittens will cuddle on demand, but with the other cat, it needs to be on his terms (when he is tired, etc).

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It will take a week or two for them to adjust and stop being so skittish. You can trim the claws with nail scissors just be careful not to cut too much. Look for the pink area in the nail and avoid cutting close to that, trim the curved end so that the nail is blunted so that they will not scratch you. You can also have a groomer put nail caps on. Declawing is a the option of last resort and really shouldn't be considered until all other options are exhausted. There can be some pretty serious issues from the declawing procedure. Also, buy a laser pointer, they will chase the red dot and you can tire them out, its fun to watch.

Declawing should NEVER be an option unless we do you first.

Declawing the cat is better than killing the cat or abandoning it, which amounts to the same thing. You don't have to agree, but I have enough cats and don't really want to be in the vet's office on a Sunday crying while they put to sleep the cat/kitten you dumped to get mauled, hit by a car etc. AGAIN.

Actually, if you can't handle a cat including all of its physical attributes, then re-home it or take it to the shelter.

De-clawing is the same as pulling out human fingernails. Think about that. How would you like that?

Declawing is the equivalent of cutting off a finger to the first knuckle - not just pulling out fingernails. It's cruel, and can lead to problems like a cat peeing outside the litterbox because they can't properly dig their litter as they are naturally inclined to do.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It will take a week or two for them to adjust and stop being so skittish. You can trim the claws with nail scissors just be careful not to cut too much. Look for the pink area in the nail and avoid cutting close to that, trim the curved end so that the nail is blunted so that they will not scratch you. You can also have a groomer put nail caps on. Declawing is a the option of last resort and really shouldn't be considered until all other options are exhausted. There can be some pretty serious issues from the declawing procedure. Also, buy a laser pointer, they will chase the red dot and you can tire them out, its fun to watch.

Declawing should NEVER be an option unless we do you first.

Declawing the cat is better than killing the cat or abandoning it, which amounts to the same thing. You don't have to agree, but I have enough cats and don't really want to be in the vet's office on a Sunday crying while they put to sleep the cat/kitten you dumped to get mauled, hit by a car etc. AGAIN.

I have cats too pp. Why would your choice be between killing your cat or declawing them? Sofas and other belongings can be replaced and are not that important. Cats belong inside so they don't get hit by a car etc. If you can't take care of the cat than take the animal back to where you got it. Or give it to someone who will care for it.

Declawing is very painful for cats and you are taking away its natural defenses. Why would you consider it at all? What if they said I'm taking my kid's leg off because I don't want him to run into the street. That's better than death, right? NO!

to all those who will say I can't compare a kid to a cat: I am exaggerating to get my point across so no need to point it out.
It isn't my choice. It's someone else's choice and someone else's cat. Some people don't live like you. Not everyone can afford to be a sanctimonious prick.


PP YOU are the ASSHOLE in this thread, not me. What do you think we were talking about? My cats? NO! We were talking about Op's cats and everyone EXCEPT you was saying not to de-claw. It has nothing to do with me be sanctimonious. It is cruel and it is wrong. If people don't want their cats to be hit by cars than they do not leave them outside.

Go to HELL, pp

[Anonymous]

Kittens are precious. Once they get used to you and their new environment you'll find that they love to play. Like someone said a laser pointer, kitty toys, they can get a lot of mileage out of even a balled up piece of paper. Enjoy those little ones!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:It will take a week or two for them to adjust and stop being so skittish. You can trim the claws with nail scissors just be careful not to cut too much. Look for the pink area in the nail and avoid cutting close to that, trim the curved end so that the nail is blunted so that they will not scratch you. You can also have a groomer put nail caps on. Declawing is a the option of last resort and really shouldn't be considered until all other options are exhausted. There can be some pretty serious issues from the declawing procedure. Also, buy a laser pointer, they will chase the red dot and you can tire them out, its fun to watch.

Declawing should NEVER be an option unless we do you first.

Declawing the cat is better than killing the cat or abandoning it, which amounts to the same thing. You don't have to agree, but I have enough cats and don't really want to be in the vet's office on a Sunday crying while they put to sleep the cat/kitten you dumped to get mauled, hit by a car etc. AGAIN.

I have cats too pp. Why would your choice be between killing your cat or declawing them? Sofas and other belongings can be replaced and are not that important. Cats belong inside so they don't get hit by a car etc. If you can't take care of the cat than take the animal back to where you got it. Or give it to someone who will care for it.

Declawing is very painful for cats and you are taking away its natural defenses. Why would you consider it at all? What if they said I'm taking my kid's leg off because I don't want him to run into the street. That's better than death, right? NO!

to all those who will say I can't compare a kid to a cat: I am exaggerating to get my point across so no need to point it out.
It isn't my choice. It's someone else's choice and someone else's cat. Some people don't live like you. Not everyone can afford to be a sanctimonious prick.


PP YOU are the ASSHOLE in this thread, not me. What do you think we were talking about? My cats? NO! We were talking about Op's cats and everyone EXCEPT you was saying not to de-claw. It has nothing to do with me be sanctimonious. It is cruel and it is wrong. If people don't want their cats to be hit by cars than they do not leave them outside.

Go to HELL, pp

Lol. Sure you aren't a sanctimonious prick?

[Anonymous]

Omg I love kittens!! Just play with them once they get a bit more settled. Toy mice, little balls, a box, some balled up paper and those little guys will happy as clams! I'm so jealous, kittens are just the best little creatures!

[Anonymous]

Please do not declaw them.

One of ours was anxiety-ridden and always running from us for years - now she's around six or so, loves to talk, follows us around, and loves sleeping with us.

It takes time. Make sure they have plenty of perches where they can watch birds, toys they can play with, and water in cups - they love drinking out of cups. Also wet food once a day. Ours love the grain-free kind.

[Anonymous]

They should be in a small room (like a guest room) for several weeks. Then you can baby gate the door and let them see out and start expanding their area a little at at time (next the the hall and another room, then upstairs, then downstairs, etc.) If you give them free reign to the entire house at once, that's a recipe for hiding. It's too big, too much.

You should expect the cats to hide for up to several weeks, with each cat a little different. Spend time in the room/area with them and let them come to you. Give treats, soft food. Positive associations.

Do not declaw under any circumstances. Many vets won't even do it anymore. It's barbaric. Would you like your fingertips snipped off?

Kittens are very fun and silly. But, like any animal (esp. a baby animal) they need decompression and acclimation time. And it's longer than you'd think. If you got them from a rescue, reach out to them for some further information. Lots of suggestions online too.