I have a couple of questions

Ok i have a couple of questions.

1.I got this cat litter yesterday, it is suppose to be really good, I noticed this morning it said flushable on the bag. Can you really flush it?Has anyone used this kind?

2.If the cat is strictly indoor should i still put a tag on her collar with her info?She is microchipped aswell.

3.I have 3 dogs, how should i go about introducing them to eachother, i was thinking one at a time once the cat feels comfortable in her new surrondings?

4.She is female and getting spayed this morning, I'm picking her up this afternoon. Are female cats like female dogs when it comes to recovering from a spay?Does it take them a week or so to heal or do they heal quicker?I'd like to be able to play with the new kitty but i dont want her to run around if she is going to hurt herself.

Thanks everyone, I'm sure I will have more questions soon. I'll post pics once i get her home, thanks agian

 

your new cat questions

for #1 I honestly dont know as Ive never used that type.

#2 Always have a tag on, you never know what could happen and your cat could accidentally get out. Like an earhtquake, bad storm, broken window, break in, friends over that accidentally let her out...etc...etc.

#3 Are you dogs used to cats? If they are its not a bad idea to go one at a time as it may be a bit too much for the cat if they all come leaping into the room at the same time, just make sure your not holding your cat when they are first introduced as she may 'freak out' and tear you up in the process. If there is any question that the dogs may not like cats its a whole different ballgame, are they large or small dogs?

#4 They all need time to recover, the age and size can make some difference in the length of recovery time. If this is a young kitten I would give her about 7-10 days, then see how she is doing, I wouldnt encourage her to play and try and stop her from jumping up and down on furniture, too much activity can lead to a seroma, a build up of fluid at the incision site, as can exsessive licking if this happens take her back to your vet to have her seen and Im not trying to panic you its just one those things that you need to watch for, its usually taken care of with a hot compress but exsessive activity can lead to problems, if youve had dogs that have been spayed that were with you while recovering your basically watching for the same things. I wouldnt introduce her to the dogs straight after surgery though.
Cant wait to see the photos of her.

 

DelaUk...thanks for the reply...let me answer your quesiton. I have 3 dogs and they have all lived with cats before, and they all like cats. I have one 75# black lab, she is the best, listens real well and wont chase the cat, then there is Lana a 45#bordercollie/boxer mix, she listens well too, she might try and chase the cat in play but she will definitly listen to me if i call her to stop or come to me. Sydney is my little s*&t, she is 35#mutt, she loves cats and i know for a fact will definitly try and chase it, she will listen but sometimes needs an incentive. I'm going to introduce one at a time. I also bought the dogs lots of bones, if they have bones they just sit for hours and eat them no matter whats happening around them.

I went out today and bought the kitty all sorts of toys, blankets, treats etc...I hope she likes my dogs eventually.

 

the new kitty questions

:lol: sounds a bit like my house used to be, 4 dogs and 3 cats, before I adopted my Rottwieller Babe the other 3 dogs and all the cats got along great, sometimes they'd chase each other, they slept together shared each others food (except for one dog who was a bit food aggressive and sent to her own corner at feeding times)and there was never any kind of incident between them, then along came Babe, she was extremely well trained and I adopted her after she was diagnosed with diabetes, unfortunately though the previous owner was badly allergic to cats and would let her chase them off his property so I did have to seperate them then.
It sounds like your dogs should be fine then if they are used to cats, I would let the kitten approach them though dont 'take' the dogs over to meet the kitty and just keep it low key but keep a close eye on them at first, that way they wont pick up on your excitement/anxiety maybe and it will hopefully just be a little initial curiosity and then back to the usual routines.

 

1) When I was watching my cousins cats she had flushable litter. I scooped and flushed and it got all stuck in the toilet and clogged. Possibly I just put too much in at one time. Thats been my only experience with it so far.

2) I used to keep collars and tags on all my cats (also indoors only) just in case but I no longer due because the chances of them escaping here are very, very slim....there are several doors they would have to get past to get outside. If you think the cat could easily get out I would keep a tag on her just to be safe.

3)

That sounds like a good idea. If you can keep each of the dogs restrained during the meetings it would probably be even less stressful for the cat. When I introduced my last cat to my dogs I first just allowed him to see them through a partially opened door, then after a few times of that I restrained the dogs and allowed the cat in the room. He seemed more confident with them restrained and the intros went well.

4) Just like a dog. You'll have to try to keep her inactive for several days...probably until her stitches are taken out. If she is young her recovery will be quicker and it might be more difficult to keep her inactive.

 

I tried to flush that "flushable" litter and it clogged up the toilet too. It may be because I have a septic tank though. I think there's a warning in tiny letters on the box about when it can be flushed.

Pictures please!!

 

My cousin had a septic tank too. Maybe that was the problem then. LOL.