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[justagirl]

I second the ringworm shot. Same deal here, thanks to an off-the-street kitty. That's some itchy stuff, and it would have been cheaper to get the shot for the cat than all the trips to the dermatologist for me!

We just got our cat spayed this weekend: 150,000. Boy cats were 75,000 to get the snip.

We pay around 10-12,000 for litter and about the same for food.

justagirl

[Yesterday]

I may have a kitten or two on the way now - but because of this I really want to know - at what age (in weeks or months) do you take them to the vet for their shots and also what age do you have them speyed?

I know cats are quieter and more content after these things - so exactly when is the best age to have it done?

As for kitty litter - is it any different to those "white-plastic-type" mat-thingys you see for sale in pet stores/grocery stores that look like nappy-blankets? and if it is different - what is better to use for a cat - example what is easier to clean, less smelly etc etc?

[schwa]

6 months is about ideal for a kitten to be spayed, not earlier. If you miss that, just about anytime is okay. The mat thing is for puppies, not cats. You need a plastic tray & litter (called "cat sand" here: "goyangi morae"). Tidycats is the best -- get a slotted scoop, remove goodies & top it up once a day, wash it completely once a week. Its easy & your critter will thank you.

[rudyflyer]

saint, that kitty is so cute!!!!!! He is going to be big though, see those paws? Our second kitty had big paws at 2 months and he turned out HUGE!!!! but very friendly and cuddly, we miss him big time

[the saint]

Yeah... and he is already feisty... we always have feisty cats... ah well

Okay, our cat is never going to go outside so we'll do what we've always done and not bother with the shots <runs for cover so that people don't pelt him with abuse and criticsm>.

We will get him looked at, probably next Monday for mites etc. He may have worms cos he is desperately hungry sometimes so I'll get some gear for that. My Korean teacher is going to have fun helping me with this roleplay

Thanks for the offer of a vet. I'm in Haebanchon and actually we have a vet just down the cliff (sorry) hill that they have here. I met him today so I think we'll just stick with him. He didn't seem to speak any English too which is a good thing for us hard core Korean freaks.

Mankind - what happened to your pics

[Ya-ta Boy]

For apartment dwellers, kitties are the way to go. Mine (I have 2 sisters) are just a joy to have. I have always liked dogs, but have these two fur balls have been a definite plus.

Be sure to get shots asap. Worm shots are a must.

I waited too long to have the spaying done. Valentine's Day weekend was hell around here. Poor OC was sooooo horny and I was sooooo embarrassed. Fortunately, all the neighbors thought the yowling was coming from the nutty neighbor. For her happiness and your sanity, put the surgery on your schedule.

I also thought I would keep them as house cats. But when they got to be about 4 months old, they had so much energy that they were driving me nuts in the evenings. So I took the newspaper delivery hole flap off the door and let them go outside. They are extremely happy now. I am usually also extremely happy with the arrangement...until they bring home a dead/live mouse, bird, giant grasshopper or mole. That part is more than a bit hard to get used to. Blood and/or feathers on the floor...

I do think you have made a good choice. Tummy scratches at bed time are a nightly ritual. Good for all 3 of us.

[Mankind]

[the saint]

[komtengi]