How do you litter train a kitten who is used to being in a barn?

May 19th, 2010 by Two-Legs

Just got a 10-12 week old kitten. She was a barn cat, I’ve put her in the litter box, but she just wants to jump out. I have a rabbit and when I opened her cage, the kitten went to the bathroom in the cage. I’m not going to leave the door open, and I put some cedar chips in the litter box, just because she smelled it. She has worms so I’ve given her medicine. I don’t want runny crap all over the place. She’s a sweet kitten, but I can’t have it using the bathroom all over my house. And, I am keeping her inside, no options on that one. Any help would be great.

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What do you look for when choosing a kitten?

May 9th, 2010 by Two-Legs

I will be visiting my local shelter/humane society next week to look for a kitten and want one that is very well socialized and friendly.

Eight years ago I got a sweet kitten from the pound (I still have him and he’s neutered), but he tends to be the nervous type and is a little shy and withdrawn. He is really only comfortable around me.

What are things to look for when judging a kitten for temperament? What kinds of "tests" can I do while looking the kittens over? I know what to look for as far as health goes. Thanks!

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