Hello, I’m Dr. Maja! Learn my introduction to study extra about me and Miki, the kitten who made me a cat particular person.
So, after months of enthusiastic about getting a brand new kitten to maintain Miki firm, I met a neighborhood girl whose cat had kittens round 2.5 months in the past. She wished me to see one of many kittens, realizing I used to be a vet, whose left eye was closed. And never even per week after, that very same little tabby lady turned a brand new addition to my four-legged household. Meet Minnie!
Determination Time
After I met the little kitten, it was apparent she was the runt of the litter, very small and thin and with a sore left eye. She was half the dimensions of her siblings. The girl who owned them was in search of new houses for the kittens, however quickly sufficient it was clear that she actually simply wished to eliminate this infant, as she wouldn’t be a straightforward one to rehome. As a lot as I wished to get a kitten, and one in want particularly, I used to be all of a sudden confronted with the truth of this resolution and located myself weighing the professionals and cons. It simply felt off by some means, though I couldn’t fairly pinpoint it. My largest issues have been how Miki would react and whether or not this infant was carrying any infectious ailments which may put him in hurt’s approach.
However then once more, my vet mind awakened, reassuring me that Miki is fully vaccinated and needs to be protected as finest as potential. And this little soul has very poor prospects for an excellent life if she stays within the village, as she is going to develop into a avenue cat, vulnerable to being hit by a automobile or attacked by predators, notably at this younger age. My resolution was made that very same day.
How Miki Met Minnie
Just a few days later, Minnie was dwelling. I saved her in a crate on a separate ground, as a way to start with scent exchange and get her vaccinated and wormed. She was a bit quiet the primary day, however quickly sufficient began taking part in and operating round once I let her out. Consuming like a trooper, however sadly pooping like one, too.
After a couple of days of scent alternate, for each Miki and her to get acquainted with one another’s scent, which Miki didn’t appear to be too involved in, I let him within the room the place Minnie was in her crate for the primary time. Minnie was curious however saved her distance, hiding in her mattress, whereas Miki regarded genuinely confused. There was one small hiss, after which I distracted him after which rewarded his calmness with treats. Over the following few days, we repeated the identical course of a number of instances, giving each of them meals and treats whereas in the identical room, with Minnie nonetheless within the crate, till they have been each absolutely relaxed. Slowly, Miki appeared extra involved in his unusual new good friend, whereas Minnie was in her personal little world, principally stuffing her face together with her moist meals.
Is This Going to Work?
Just a few days after, I began letting them work together freely with supervision, each indoors and outdoor. And to this point, so good. Miki has made a number of makes an attempt to stalk her and pounce as an try at taking part in, however Minnie is simply too small to totally understand what he’s doing. Nevertheless, they do appear to be slowly tuning in to life collectively, and I hope to see indicators of precise taking part in quickly. In spite of everything, it’s solely been 10 days since she arrived.
I’m nonetheless acutely aware of the truth that Miki might not like her, or she him, however to this point he’s being his regular mischievous self and never exhibiting any indicators of misery or unhappiness. He’s receiving further consideration and cuddles, treats and his favorite paté, particularly when he’s voluntarily round Minnie. Some days I catch him her with a puzzled expression on his face, whereas on others, it’s clear he’s beginning to take into account her his annoying little sister.
And, There Is One other Shock
We nonetheless have a protracted technique to go, however watching them collectively, and realizing what Minnie’s life can be if I hadn’t taken her in, makes me really feel relaxed. And, simply as we’re all slowly settling into a brand new routine, I had a name from a good friend who rescues stray and deserted animals.
There was a ginger kitten that wanted a house, one other little lady. All of a sudden, regardless of realizing that generally cats don’t get alongside, it simply felt proper. Prefer it all fell into place and occurred precisely the best way it was alleged to. Foolish, isn’t it? Nicely, both approach, the second undesirable kitten is now additionally meant to hitch our pack and can achieve this in 10 days. I hope Miki doesn’t resolve to maneuver out as an indication of protest. However three is an efficient quantity, don’t you suppose?
This text is part of Dr. Maja and Miki’s collection.
