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Hi Nicole,

Absolutely. I like the the spelling you've come up with too. It's a unique twist on "socks". I have also heard people call cats with white paws "boots".

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

soxz do u think that it is a good name 4 a cat with white paws

-- Contributed by: nicole

Hi Em,

Be very careful using essential oils on a cat. Many things that are okay for us are highly toxic to pets. It sounds like he may have an upper respiratory infection and this really needs to be treated by a vet. My advice would be to call your local animal shelter and ask if there are any inexpensive or free clinics or vets in the area that work on a sliding scale. You may also be able to work out a payment plan with your local vet if you explain your cir...stances. If left untreated, it could damage his eye sight and such, so he really does need to see someone.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hello! My daughter was brought a kitten which is now approx 10-12 weeks old. At first we thought he had a bruised nose after running into the wall and nearly knocking himself out! As the time has gone on though I have looked close and it appears to look scaby on his nose and a little sore around the eyes and possibly the fur is 'disappearing' in that area? Has he some sort of allergy on skin disease and what can I do to help him? I simply cannot afford to take him to the vet at this time and have applied diluted lavender and tea tree oils to help cleanse and heal but don't really know what I am treating. Please help thanks in anticipation

-- Contributed by: Em

Hi Evelyn,

In the wild, cats play with one another by clawing and biting. It doesn't hurt them like it does us because they have fur and thicker skin. So, he isn't trying to be mean. He is simply playing. I know that doesn't help when he digs his claws in :)

You can try clipping his nails. There are many safe nail cutters on the market. When you look at the white part of your cat's nail, you'll see an area that is clear and an area with pink. You do not want to cut into the pink or the quick as the nail would then bleed.

Some owners also put tips on cats' nails, which you can purchase at any pet supply store. Declawing is another option, but you have to decide whether or not you feel this option is humane for your cat. That is a very personal decision. In this case, since you have a cat that likes to claw and a small child, it may become a necessity.

The good news is that the clawing should lesson as the kitten grows older too. Firmly tell him no when he does this and he will eventually learn that clawing is unacceptable.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

I just got a 6 week old kitten and he keeps scratching my sofa and scratching me. I only had him for two days. I don't want him to scratch my 3 yr. old daughter. What should I do?

-- Contributed by: Evelyn C.

Hi Lesley,

Try to hand feed and try softening the food with a little bit of water. She should be eating on her own by now, so if she doesn't start in the next few days, I'd go ahead and take her to the vet.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

Hi, I recently got a new kitten that is around 10 weeks old. I have had her for 3 days now and she is not eating. She is drinking water and kitten milk (once a day) but I'm not sure what to do next.

-- Contributed by: Lesley

Hi, Sonja,

Congratulations on your new kittens. Cats sometimes take a bit of time to adjust and just like people they all have different personalities. The seven-week-old may be just a more laid back cat. I would give it a couple more weeks. Your kitten will still be young enough to easily find another home for him, if he still seems unhappy. As long as the older one is not picking on the younger, then it probably isn't an issue for too much concern.

-- Contributed by: LoriSoard

We brought two lovely kittens home two weeks ago, one 10 week old lively, bosterous, affectionate boy and one 7 week old timid, shy boy.

I am worried that the 7 week old just sits and sleeps, plays little and goes into total submission when the older one wants to play with him. He may be 'depressed'? Will this change as he grows older or would he be happier as a single cat? Can you give advice?

-- Contributed by: Sonja

Hi Adrian,

No it's definitely not normal for a seven-week-old cat to have no fur on its tail and legs. Cats also don't really whine like dogs do, so I think your kitten might be feeling some discomfort.

I truly think you need to take the kitten to your vet for an examination to determine what's going on. At this point I can't even hazard a guess at the cause of the hair loss, but I'm sure the vet will be able to help.

My best wishes for your kitten's health, and good luck.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

i just received a kitten n the 19th of aug,2007. the kitten is about 7 weeks old. i was wondering is it normal to have no fur on the tail and hind legs yet? and how long will it whine?

-- Contributed by: adrian

Jenn,

Please see my reply at Ask the Cat Experts.

-- Contributed by: Kelly

I really love my new kitten but he is only 3 and a half weeks old and he hasn't been drinking seince i got him yesterday but he seems healthy what shoukd I do

-- Contributed by: Jenn
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