Are kittens okay if they fall?
As a very conservative rule, kittens can safely jump down from the same height they can jump up to. Anything higher, i.e. requiring climbing rather than jumping, may be unsafe. Even minor injuries in a kitten that young aren’t good and could have lasting effects (and expensive vet bills).
What if my kitten falls?
If you witness your cat’s fall into unconsciousness or come upon him unconscious after a suspected fall, take him to an emergency vet immediately. Even relatively short falls can result in head trauma or serious broken bones such as those in the back or neck. Serious falls can result in a broken back.
What happens to cats and kittens in an accident?
Accidents happen to cats and kittens, with injuries resulting from fights, cars, fire, owner mistakes or accidents at home. Medical recovery or rehabilitation of your cat’s injuries is just as involved as recovery for a person.
Why is my older cat trying to kill my kitten?
By your description the stronger alpha one is showing dominance. Dominance is shown in three ways in the cat world- for males, mounting behavior (such as you describe) sleeping in high spots and eating first. Because your older cat sounds like a strong alpha he is showing the newcomer that he’s in charge.
Can a neutered cat still kill a kitten?
You are describing mating behavior something even neutered cats will do to show dominance, and yes, if you keep them together you may come home and find a dead kitten in your home. He has been neutered two weeks. Thanks I will separate now, how long should I separate? Can I ask why would hiss suddenly start after 48 hours of normal play fighting?
How to care for injured cats and kittens?
Injuries to Cats, Kittens Accidents happen to cats and kittens, with injuries resulting from fights, cars, fire, owner mistakes or accidents at home. Medical recovery or rehabilitation of your cat’s injuries is just as involved as recovery for a person. See below for advice to help with your cats and kittens.
Accidents happen to cats and kittens, with injuries resulting from fights, cars, fire, owner mistakes or accidents at home. Medical recovery or rehabilitation of your cat’s injuries is just as involved as recovery for a person.
By your description the stronger alpha one is showing dominance. Dominance is shown in three ways in the cat world- for males, mounting behavior (such as you describe) sleeping in high spots and eating first. Because your older cat sounds like a strong alpha he is showing the newcomer that he’s in charge.
How old was my kitten when she died?
I was getting married & within a week of us coming home from honeymoon she was ready to come home with us. She immediately bonded with our 5yo dog & for the past 6 weeks my husband & I have fallen totally in love with her. She was the most lovely, cuddly kitten.
Is it safe for a kitten to fall?
Agreed – kittens can be very resilient and fearless, but that doesn’t mean they can’t injure themselves from a fall. It all depends on whether they manage to land well. The very first night I had my kitten Julius he was in a safe room upstairs.
