Hi, All: Please forgive me for not being here in weeks and weeks, but I just wanted to let you all know that we have two new kittens! We got them from a lady who's been rescuing kittens for 12 years! Here's a link to the photos: http://www.conniebowen.homestead.com/ourcats.html - my question is, they both love tuna; do you think I could give them some canned sardines in sardine oil? I have some on hand for Jesse, our Aussie, and I think they'd probably like some, too. Also, Brock still has a cold. I'm giving him eye ointment and a couple of times he's had one drop on his nose of Little Noses, and today he had some steam. Karma had this cold, too, and so did *all* the kitties in her kitten room, but she is over it and racing around the house to beat the band. She's still *terribly* thin, though, and every time we go in the kitchen she runs in and cries for food, even though she has some fresh food in the family room where they're staying on their heating pad. Thank you! Love, Connie -- Piggy's Pad

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Date Posted: 5:40:32 pm, Thu, 11/01/07
Author: Connie B.
Subject: Hi, All: Please forgive me for not being here in weeks and weeks, but I just wanted to let you all know that we have two new kittens! We got them from a lady who's been rescuing kittens for 12 years! Here's a link to the photos: http://www.conniebowen.homestead.com/ourcats.html - my question is, they both love tuna; do you think I could give them some canned sardines in sardine oil? I have some on hand for Jesse, our Aussie, and I think they'd probably like some, too. Also, Brock still has a cold. I'm giving him eye ointment and a couple of times he's had one drop on his nose of Little Noses, and today he had some steam. Karma had this cold, too, and so did *all* the kitties in her kitten room, but she is over it and racing around the house to beat the band. She's still *terribly* thin, though, and every time we go in the kitchen she runs in and cries for food, even though she has some fresh food in the family room where they're staying on their heating pad. Thank you! Love, Connie

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They are precious! I've had several that look like Brock! I wouldn't give them tuna at this age, that would be asking for problems either out one end or the other. Bet you could find tuna flavored kitten food though. Kitty colds can hang on and on....if it lasts too long make sure it IS a cold and not a respiratory infection. Good luck, it's gonna be fun watching these two! (NT) -- Denise, 5:27:22 am, Fri, 11/02/07
Thank you, Denise! I read an article on the web by Dr. Schoen last night. It was very informative. I'll watch him closely and if I don't see improvement soon, I'll take him in to be looked at. I guess shelter cats and strays get this upper respiratory infection. I'm thankful that we didn't have any other cats at home when we brought home the kittens. Take care, everyone! (NT) -- Love and blessings, Connie, 7:55:28 am, Fri, 11/02/07
Cute Pictures!! (NT) -- Kate, 11:23:47 am, Fri, 11/02/07
Thank you, Kate! We sure are enjoying our kitties! (NT) -- Love and blessings, Connie, 5:43:07 pm, Fri, 11/02/07
They are adorable!!!! Esp. like Brock. :o) Occasional water packed tuna (a small amount) is okay. Enjoy these little ones. Thanks for sharing their pics and congratulations. (NT) -- ~love and hugs~ Raylene =^..^=, 8:45:59 pm, Fri, 11/02/07
Hi, Raylene: Thank you! They ate a little bit of cooked chicken today, too, besides their canned kitty food. Carma just climbs up my clothes while I'm cooking to see if she can leap onto the counter. I have to watch her like a hawk. I don't want her jumping onto the stove!!! It's fun to have little toys on the floor that they are playing with. We've had a steady stream of friends and neighbors coming to see the kitties, too! I'll post more photos again after they're a little bit bigger. (NT) -- Love and blessings, Connie, 10:47:04 pm, Fri, 11/02/07
Have to smile about Carma. Oh I remember Anastasia doing that to me when she was tiny. ouch, ouch, ouch. *lol* (NT) -- ~love and hugs~ Raylene =^..^=, 5:56:44 am, Sat, 11/03/07
Oh my, they are too precious and cute! What a dear you are for saving them! I have had some itsy bitsy sickly babies myself, but with lots of love and attention, they all got better. As will your two new ones. Since they are kitties and you should keep food out at all times.. Kittens, especially sickly ones, need to eat a lot and often. You can experiment with different brands. I would also feed as much canned as you can get in them. THe kitten formula though. That will get them eating, and canned is better for kittens that need to gain weight. Mine enjoy a bit of tuina every now and then, but I might wait until they are bigger and healthier because tuna holds no nutritional value for cats at all. I use tuna as a special treat. On the other hand, if you can't get enough weight on Carma soon enough, I'd go ahead and feed her whatever she will eat for now. Just don't make it more than 10% of her regular diet. And yes, I'd love more pictures!!! (NT) -- Ramona, 7:24:18 am, Sat, 11/03/07
Hi, Ramona: Thank you for all the info. I know I'll stop worrying about them as soon as they're feeling better. I didn't know there was a vaccine against upper respiratory tract infections in cats, but I just learned about it. I guess with strays and shelter cats, it just spreads while they're really tiny. Jesse, our 65 lb. Aussie, didn't look so big to me until we brought home the tiny kitties - now he looks ENORMOUS! Brock was rubbing his face all over Jesse's face yesterday. I wish I'd had a camera to catch Jesse's expression. My other cat, Jumbalaya, years ago used to do that to my German Shepherd and they'd sleep together cuddled up. Thank you, again, everyone for your tips and advice! (NT) -- Love and hugs - Connie, 7:49:41 am, Sat, 11/03/07
Hey honey.... good to see you! CUTE babies! I have 2 foster kittens that look like Brock right now. :) (NT) -- V~, 7:37:33 am, Sat, 11/03/07
Thank you, V! It's sooo good to hear from you! I know there are so many black cats waiting for adoptions. I found out they're usually the last to be adopted. I love the little white hairs he has under his chin on his upper chest. ;-) (NT) -- Love and hugs - Connie, 7:51:50 am, Sat, 11/03/07
Connie, what adorable babies you have!! Having little ones in the house again is so much fun, just watching their antics. We brought home kitten #6 several months ago and after dealing with a frightening and virulent intestinal infection, we now have a very happy and healthy baby who's turned our household on it's ear. I hope you're having at least that much fun. Enjoy them now because they grown so darn fast. (NT) -- Sandy, 11:46:39 am, Sat, 11/03/07

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