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Related: About this forumMerlin's newest accomplishment is self-grooming
Last night he was licking his teeny tiny paws. His purring is getting stronger and stronger, as is his ability to ambulate. He's actually pretty speedy.
He's still going though a 2am zoomie stage, but that's fine. Once I bring out the bottle he settles down. After he's done eating, he just wants to snuggle. We both got some nice sleep time, last night. He's also had a very small taste of pate and seems impressed.
Now he's spending his nap time in the play pen, which frees me up. I want to get him a nice stuffed animal to snuggle with.
Gryff is still the only kid cat who seems fine with Merlin being here but the others will come around. They always have. Merlin is so tiny, they are probably confused. I just keep paying lots of quality attention to them. At first I was greeted with a little bit of attitude, but now they've settle in for scritches, snuggles and kisses.
I'm still feeling like a cold is settling in but hopefully I'll get him to the vet within the next couple of days. He seems healthy but I really want confirmation.
Walleye
(35,659 posts)Siwsan
(27,285 posts)It's just like with human babies - watching the discover the word around them is fascinating. The feline instinctive behavior is absolutely astonishing. Everything I'm seeing pretty much indicates he's 3 weeks old. That's the age Arthur and his siblings were when I took them in.
He's had a little bit of discharge from his right eye, but I keep cleaning it and it seems to have cleared up.
My big goal is to get him through the first 2 months. The vet might just set up the neutering appointment, well in advance, if Merlin passes the health screening.
Walleye
(35,659 posts)Wash up after eating, and eventually catch mice. It is fascinating to watch and be a part of.
Polly Hennessey
(7,452 posts)2naSalit
(92,665 posts)He's making progress each day. Have my fingers crossed that all result from the vet's are good.
Take care of yourself too!
3catwoman3
(25,430 posts)It's such a grownup looking activity in these little mini-kitties.
Siwsan
(27,285 posts)One time he was trying to groom his 'nether region' and he fell over backwards!