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Last Thursday we went to the shelter and picked out two kittens: one bold, aggressive one, and one shy one who didn't want to come out, but was happy when dragged out and cuddled. We got them home and the bold one, Diana, promptly walked out of the carrier, checked out the house, and decided the overall situation met her standards. She slept with my husband and me the very first night. The shy one, Byakko, promptly dove under a couch, which we expected. She plays with Diana when there are no humans in the room, she vocalizes occasionally, late at night she climbs the stairs and uses the scratching post. Today she's hidden where we can't find her. I'm not too worried, because we've been using the back door as an airlock: walk into pantry, close door, check no kittens there, open back door, leave. I called the shelter to see if they had any tips, and they explained that Byakko had been part of a feral litter that had been trapped and brought in one by one, and that they'd slowly been socializing her. It turned out we'd been doing exactly the wrong thing: we'd been giving Byakko her space, when we should have been gently grabbing and cuddling her whenever possible, while giving her treats. So. What are good treats for kittens? They're eating both canned food and kibble. This is Diana, the Adventure Cat  I can't post a picture of Byakko because hiding; she's a grey-and-fawn brindled Manx with a bobtail.
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Aug 17, 2021 00:11
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Can they eat dry food? I never met a cat that doesn't go crazy for Temptations, especially the chicken flavor. If not call the shelter again and ask what they have been using as treats. at least you will know it likes it.
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Sep 18, 2021 11:59
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We buy the Purebites freeze dried chicken breast, it seemed like a "healthier" treat option but I'm not a vet so that's just a guess.
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Sep 18, 2021 14:14
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Thanks! We eventually addressed Byakko's needs by trapping her in my son's room and having him forcibly cuddle her (as advised by shelter) frequently. She is now His Cat and shy of everybody else. I am slowly wooing Byakko with cuddles. However, Diana is her best friend and they chase each other.
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Sep 18, 2021 18:35
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Arsenic Lupin posted:Thanks! We eventually addressed Byakko's needs by trapping her in my son's room and having him forcibly cuddle her (as advised by shelter) frequently. She is now His Cat and shy of everybody else. I am slowly wooing Byakko with cuddles. However, Diana is her best friend and they chase each other. But what kitty treats did you get? This is important.
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Sep 19, 2021 19:53
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Feline Greenies Dental Treats.
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Sep 19, 2021 23:10
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Fresh, raw organ meats. Ours get chunks of beef liver and beef heart. Once a week or so. Basically it's a huge vitamin boost for your cat and chewing their way through raw meat every once in a while also helps to keep their teeth clean. Make sure they have empty tummies before you give them raw food though. Raw passes through the digestive system a lot faster than kibble or canned food. If you give them raw food on a full stomach get ready for vomit city. Congrats on your adorable kittens
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Dec 24, 2021 11:55
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