Oh, you wanna talk about this kitten mix, huh? Well, I’ve seen a thing or two about these little fur balls in my time. Ain’t nothin’ cuter than a box full of them, I tell ya. But it ain’t all just cuddles and purrs, no sir. Gotta know what you’re getting into, or you’ll be in a heap of trouble.
First thing, if you find a tiny kitten, make sure you know how to feed it. If you feed them wrong, they might not grow big and strong. So kitten food is really important.
And when you pick a kitten food, make sure it has good stuff in it. Them kittens, they need lots of good food to grow up right. Like little babies, they need all them vitamins and whatnot. Don’t just give ’em any old thing. Make sure it is the right kitten food for them. You got to make sure they are fed good. Those little fellas need a lot of protein, you see. Keeps ’em strong and full of beans.
When they get older, though, you can switch them food. Cat food is for older cats, not babies. I heard you can tell when to change from kitten food to cat food by their age.
When you bring a new cat home, don’t expect it to be all lovey-dovey right away. Cats, they’re like us, they need time to get used to things. Give them a few days, then a few weeks, then a few months. They’ll come around.
And if you got other cats, well, that’s a whole other story. They can be a bit like kids. Some get along like two peas in a pod, others, well, they fight like cats and dogs. And that ain’t pretty, I can tell ya that much.
Now, when you’re pickin’ out a kitten mix, you gotta use your eyes. Look for them bright eyes, no goop or gunk in ’em. That’s a sign of a healthy kitten, right there. And their fur, it should be all clean and shiny, not all matted and dirty. And check them ears! They shouldn’t have any dirt in them. If a kitten is all sneezy and wheezy, that ain’t good. That means it’s probably sick. You don’t want no sick kitten, believe me.
- Bright eyes, no goop
- Clean, shiny fur
- Clean ears
- No sneezing or wheezing
If you want a kitten that plays a lot, people say boy cats are good for that. I don’t know if that is true. They also say that boys don’t care so much about being the boss, so maybe they are easier to get along with. But girl cats can be good too, I guess. I saw some folks say a boy cat and a girl cat is a good kitten mix. I’ve seen lots of girl cats in my day, and they were just fine. But boy cats are always so friendly and playful. They like to play with people and other cats.
And here is another thing: people say that two boy cats together are a good kitten mix. I think that’s probably right. I heard they like each other’s company. And if you got one boy cat, and you get another one, they might just become the best of friends.
I remember this one time, my neighbor, she had this old tomcat, meanest thing you ever saw. Scratched everyone who came near him. Well, she went and got herself a little kitten, a boy kitten, and you wouldn’t believe it. That old tomcat, he just took to that kitten like it was his own. Cleaned him, cuddled him, even let him eat his food. It was the sweetest thing.
Course, sometimes it don’t work out that way. I had these two cats once, both girls, and they fought like, well, like cats! Hissing, spitting, fur flying everywhere. Had to keep ’em separated, or they’d tear each other to shreds. It was a mess, I tell ya.
So, if you’re thinkin’ about gettin’ a kitten mix, just remember, it ain’t always easy. You gotta be patient, and you gotta be prepared for a little bit of trouble now and then. But, if you do it right, you’ll have yourself a couple of furry friends that’ll bring you a whole lot of joy. And that, my friend, is worth more than all the gold in the world.
Just make sure you get them fixed! Don’t want no unwanted kittens running around. That’s a whole other can of worms, and trust me, you don’t want to open that one up. Too many kittens and not enough homes, that’s what I always say.
Kittens, they’re a lot of work. But, like I said, they are worth it. I don’t know what I’d do without my cats. They are my family. I hope your kitten mix will bring joy to you too.
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