The Thinker The second kitten of the litter is a long haired black male. This little guy watches the other kittens, thinks about it and then decides whether to join them or not. Of the four kittens, he is the most laid back and is very intelligent. He was the first kitten to use the litter box! (Look, they haven’t …
Category Archives: The Vet’s Pets
Video of Medium Haired Black Kitten
The Cuddler This is the adorable black medium hair kitten. He is one of two black cats in the litter. He is a handsome boy but a bit timid. Losing his mom seemed to affect him more than the others. In the early days, he hid while the others played. With patience and a lot of nurturing, he …
Kitten Video
Finally the video I promised! This was taken about a week ago when the kittens were just learning to eat gruel. As you will see, it was mayhem on the set. They are precious despite being messy! Note how the tabby likes to get his whole body up into the food dish and makes full …
Eleven Days With The Kittens
It is hard to believe that eleven days ago these precious bundles of fur were found in a parking lot, dehydrated and hypoglycemic. They are now healthy playful kittens that try to climb anything in sight. My ankles are covered with scratches. I have been trying unsuccessfully to add a video clip of the kittens to the …
Susie’s Birthday
Today is a special day in the Nelson household. Fifteen years ago, our beloved Golden Retriever was born. Susie was a supercharged girl. Her zest for life never ended. She lived every minute to the fullest. Whether she was chasing tennis balls, searching the bird room for bits of food or letting a cat named Tigre clean her …
Litterbox Training Has Begun
Since the kittens arrived, my life has revolved around their feeding schedule. I am happy to report that they are doing well. They are gaining weight and having daily bowel movements. The round the clock care has helped them flourish. When they hear my voice, they crawl to the door of their carrier and meow. …
The First Night With The Kittens
It was a long night! I am exhausted but the kittens are doing well. With each feeding, they gain strength and confidence. I set the kittens up in a bathroom. They sleep in a large carrier lined with towels. Under one end, I placed a heating pad. This allows the kittens to choose how warm they want to …
Fostering Orphan Kittens
When my phone rings before 7am, it usually means one thing. . . an animal emergency. On Monday, the manager of the General Store called about some kittens. A customer noticed four small kittens behind the store and was afraid for their safety in the busy parking lot. Thank goodness, the staff of the General Store …
Buddy – A German Shepherd Mix
The morning began like any other. I placed a collar on Susie and headed out for a walk. As I locked the front door, Susie began to growl. There on the driveway, a coyote stood staring at us. Scratches covered his scrawny body. The three of us stood looking at each other for a minute before I …
Bedside Manner
For the last several days, I suffered from a severe case of food poisoning. I owe a debt of gratitude to a wonderful cat named Genevieve. This magnificent cat stayed with me through the entire ordeal. Genny slept next to me or on top of me for two solid days. She also followed me whenever I left the bed. When things were really …