I had the best early morning.

[Siwsan]

I woke at 5 and saw that Carys was the lone kidcat on the bed. She hasn't slept on the bed in AGES.

When she saw I was awake she slowly ambled up to the head of the bed and I reached out to give her a scritch. Instead of darting off, she came closer for more. Then the purring started and she started rubbing her head against my hand and arm. Pretty soon she was stretched out on top of me, purring, giving me slow blinks and accepting all scritches, and even a kiss!

This went on for a good 5 minutes. Then she noticed that I'd left the lap top on with the Djuma Dam live stream running. There were wart hogs at the water so she perched herself in front of the screen, fascinated by what she was watching.

I got in a few more scritches before she decided to move on.

Honestly, this is the first time in longer than I can remember that she's been affectionate and accepting of scritches, kisses and pets. I've been giving her some 'calming' treats at night so maybe something is building up in her system.

She's off on her own, again, but I'm hopeful for a repeat performance.

[Lovie777]

1. K&R......

Something I never experienced with a kitten. His name is Leo and he sucks on his private. We believe to lost his mom when he was much younger, the woman we got him from never explained the situation until we got there to adopt him. Cat litter is foreign to him as well, and she advised to feed him wet food mixed with water.

It's been a little over a week. Leo is learning how to use the cat litter, nursed him with kitten milk formula as well as the wet food.

Was advised to put coconut oil on his private, but it's hard to wean him.

Any suggestions?

[Siwsan]

3. I mix pate with kitten milk - not water.

I start with a very loose slurry and gradually increase the thickness. Once they figure out what that is, some go head first into the bowl. Almost every kitten I've brought in crawls in to the bowl to eat and ends up covered in food.

Maybe try distracting him when he focuses on that behavior. Is there any swelling or redness? I've honestly never encountered that. When Arthur developed rectal swelling, he did a lot of licking, which probably made the issue worse. The vet put him on antibiotics and, thankfully, the problem resolved and has never returned. So, maybe a visit to the vet might get some help.

[Lovie777]

5. Thanks!......................

[ggma]

2. Wonderful story

for me to wake up to! When she comes back, give her a scritch or two from her auntie gg!

gg

[Siwsan]

4. I will do that!

She is such a sweet girl but was about 5 months old when I brought her in. I always look forward to when she lets her guard down and comes to me for some affection.

[Lunabell]

6. Nice awakening.

I sleep with 6 dogs, yes, 6. 3 small and 3 large. And I love my morning kisses. One, CJ, gives me random little kisses during the night. Just little pecks on my arm or wherever his face happens to be when he gets the urge. It's very heartwarming, even if it does startle me awake.

[Siwsan]

8. The whole scenario was made even better when Sian hopped up for a cuddle

It was the very first time I had both girls snuggling with me at the same time. And just us girls. The double purring was lovely.

They boys just sat there, probably thinking this means breakfast will be late. It wasn't.

[blm]

7. Cooler weather seems to bring out

the cuddly side of cats, I’ve noticed.

[Siwsan]

9. I have a blanket that they all seem to really like

I kind of thought they'd all be snuggling on the bed. But nope. Just us girls.

[MacKasey]

10. Carys and Sian knew that you needed some extra loving this morning

[2naSalit]

11. Best way to start the day...

With kitty snuggles!

[niyad]

12. A wonderful way to star the day. BOTH girls!