Hello, I’m Dr. Maja! Learn my introduction to be taught extra about me and Miki, the kitten who made me a cat individual.
So, after months of fascinated with getting a brand new kitten to maintain Miki firm, I met an area woman whose cat had kittens round 2.5 months in the past. She needed me to see one of many kittens, understanding I used to be a vet, whose left eye was closed. And never even per week after, that very same little tabby lady grew to become a brand new addition to my four-legged household. Meet Minnie!
Choice Time
Once 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 scale 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 needed to do away with this toddler, as she wouldn’t be a straightforward one to rehome. As a lot as I needed 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 greatest considerations had been how Miki would react and whether or not this toddler was carrying any infectious illnesses which may put him in hurt’s method.
However then once more, my vet mind awoke, reassuring me that Miki is totally vaccinated and ought to be protected as finest as doable. And this little soul has very poor prospects for a great life if she stays within the village, as she’s going to turn into a road cat, vulnerable to being hit by a automotive or attacked by predators, notably at this younger age. My resolution was made that very same day.
How Miki Met Minnie
A number of days later, Minnie was dwelling. I saved her in a crate on a separate flooring, to be able to begin with scent exchange and get her vaccinated and wormed. She was a bit quiet the primary day, however quickly sufficient began enjoying and operating round once I let her out. Consuming like a trooper, however sadly pooping like one, too.
After a number of days of scent change, for each Miki and her to get accustomed to one another’s odor, which Miki didn’t appear to be too fascinated by, 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 appeared genuinely confused. There was one small hiss, after which I distracted him after which rewarded his calmness with treats. Over the subsequent few days, we repeated the identical course of a number of occasions, giving each of them meals and treats whereas in the identical room, with Minnie nonetheless within the crate, till they had been each totally relaxed. Slowly, Miki appeared extra fascinated by his unusual new pal, whereas Minnie was in her personal little world, largely stuffing her face along with her moist meals.
Is This Going to Work?
A number of days after, I began letting them work together freely with supervision, each indoors and outdoor. And to date, so good. Miki has made a number of makes an attempt to stalk her and pounce as an try at enjoying, however Minnie is simply too small to completely understand what he’s doing. Nonetheless, they do appear to be slowly tuning in to life collectively, and I hope to see indicators of precise enjoying quickly. In any case, it’s solely been 10 days since she arrived.
I’m nonetheless acutely aware of the truth that Miki could not like her, or she him, however to date he’s being his regular mischievous self and never exhibiting any indicators of misery or unhappiness. He’s receiving additional consideration and cuddles, treats and his favourite 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 contemplate her his annoying little sister.
And, There Is One other Shock
We nonetheless have a protracted technique to go, however watching them collectively, and understanding 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 pal who rescues stray and deserted animals.
There was a ginger kitten that wanted a house, one other little lady. Out of the blue, regardless of understanding 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 presupposed to. Foolish, isn’t it? Properly, both method, the second undesirable kitten is now additionally meant to hitch our pack and can accomplish that in 10 days. I hope Miki doesn’t determine 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 sequence.
