Tuesday, September 27, 2016

keeping us on our toes

Mom took the little ones to the v-e-t on Friday just for a general check up since they are so small for their age. The v-e-t was busy (they squeezed us in) so we didn't get a whole lot of time (though one of the girls was cat-napped and carried around by a tech in her pocket for a few minutes) but the general consensus was keep on eye on them, make sure they are eating and bring them back if something pops up.

Marilyn is becoming less interested in nursing, so it became a little more imperative over the weekend to get the monkeys to eat something else. In fact, she has discovered she can get up on the vanity in the bathroom, so she does have a spot to escape. haha

The kittens are eating the kibble left out, but the brandy kittens are so tiny that the concern is how much are they actually eating. Mom tried several different kinds of canned food and FINALLY found one they will eat. It isn't her first choice, but hey....they are eating and they love the stuff (the girls growl at each other). So mom decided going for calories over content for the moment. MOL

snackin' time

Calvados
(mom still can't tell the girls apart)

FEEEED MEEEE
(says Monroe)

MEEEE TOOOOO
(says one of the girls)

Russell likes to throw his weight around which makes the girls scream. Of course, they tend to give as good as they get, but since he outweighs them (by about twice), mom tries to get him to back off.

The hope was to move them into the actual foster space, but until they are 100% with the litter box, mom is leaving them in the bathroom. That being said, she had to turn the lights on around 2am the other night as someone made an escape when she tried to get in there.

They are certainly bright and active and playful, so for now mom is just continuing to do what she is doing and we will see what that gets us.

14 comments:

  1. Heh ... exactly why we keep a few cans of "those brands" in stock. Sometimes calories *are* more important than content. (And it gets them used to a different texture and different way of eating.)

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  2. You've got lots of tools in your arsenal, and it sounds like you are using everything you can! Kittens, kittens everywhere!

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  3. We're glad you finally found a food that they eat, even if it's not your first choice. Purrs

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  4. so what did they decide to eat? inquiring minds want to know :)

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  5. Your fostering expertise is really coming in handy with this crew!

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  6. OMC! These kittens are just too cute. I love the "FEED ME" photo. That gave me a big smile. :) I can't blame you for doing the calories over content thing. Cats are so stubborn sometimes! Eating is better than not eating. That's for sure.
    -Purrs from your friends at www.PlayfulKitty.net

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  7. I think my mom just fell in love with Monroe!
    Cammie!

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  8. GUYS....BLESS YUR MOM FOR DOIN ALL HER DOEZ DUE.....N TELL DE WEE ONES ... WE HOPE THEY KEEP ON EATIN WHAT THEY IZ EATIN ....EVEN IF ITZ........COD DUE WE SAY IT......EVEN IF ITZ BURD ~~ ♥♥♥

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  9. MOWZERS Monroe, tell us what you RILLY think! MOL!!

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  10. Momma starting to close up shop, huh? Come on kittens, start eating! Wanna see some pudgy kittens! :)

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  11. They are absolutely adorable!!! :)

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