New Kitty

She couldn't live off that though, they need the right vitamins and minerals in proper cat food. When I asked the vet why I had to buy expensive tins of single source protein food for my previous cat rather than just feed him actual turkey, that's what I was told. She did eat a little bit of fish from our dinner the other day, but she usually sleeps through dinner, she is not very interested in food, which is so weird after my last cat who was very food driven.

She has retractable claws, she meows and purrs, pretty sure she's a cat ;)

They say there's an exception to every rule! (I wonder if there is an exception to that one...)

I think that depends on what the previous owner tells them. Some people give lots of info while others just dump the cat and run. I was told the people who used to have her said she preferred dry food, but that she did eat wet while at the shelter. If they aren't told much then their guess is only based on behaviour in a cage, so I knew mine was friendly, but not that she would be quite so hyper as she has been! But she has been more settled today, helped by the arrival of the Magic Red Dot of Chasing! The pheasant tail feather was good, but not long enough to do more than circles on the floor and leaping on the bed, now we have lots of running up and down the stairs, followed by lots of sleeping.

I hope you're enjoying having a kitten mate 

I have a dog, Buddy, he's the best. I love animals they are truly the best of friends.

She bonded with me, yesterday.

This morning, I took her to see my Cousin's kids, he teaches in Dubai and is here for Recess, but she nearly did a runner, from the boot. When I drove her to my Cousin's, she was on my shoulder; like a Parrot. I still handled the roads, like a Pro. Just took her easy.

What about small pieces of pre-cooked chicken from the shop? My sister’s cat loves a bit of that, has me tortured to go to the fridge when I car-sit the odd time. 

Aw how cute  are u getting on well with her? We had a new cat 2yrs go and she's the cutest thing ever. Give her time to get used to u and her new home she'll be scared but will come round and get used to u.

Cool try some cat nip 

They are quite diligent about the general information, but not so diligent about giving you specific information when you take on older and settled cats... Food preferences and rituals & some basic but accurate temperament information  at a minimum, what they like and don't like, etc. I envision a 20 question "booking in" form to be honest... 

Whoah!

Are you sure you actually have a cat? :c)

Now I know how people feel when I tell 'em something that is really far out of their lived experience. I think I need to sit down. 

That was the first thing I offered her! She also ignored Gourmet wossname. In fact, not just ignored but did that super-rude cat thing where they try to bury it as if it is poo! Which she also did to the Sheba.

Sheba flakes in the sachets, I've yet to meet the cat that won't eat those...

With cats breeds really don't matter the same as they do for dogs. The majority of cats are domestic shorthairs, it's only if they're pedigree that people generally care about it.

I got insurance, for her, yesterday; but was unsure of her breed.

I phoned my vet, yesterday, and thought she is a Domestic Shorthair. Hopefully, I'm not too far off. I'll introduce her to the Vet tomorrow.

Actually a bit is good for their teeth. But yes the ideal is mostly wet food. Unfortunately my new cat won't touch wet food! I am a bit worried as my first cat also only ate dry and did end up with kidney failure.

Oh that is a tiny kitten! I never had such a young one myself, they have too much energy. My sister got kittens and had two so they would play with each other. But we both keep ours indoors due to traffic.

At that age they are quite adaptable. She should be eating kitten food, if you give her wet food then she should get most of the hydration she needs from that, but still keep clean water available.

She's adorable! I'd try her with kitten/cat milk rather than normal milk if you feel you have to give her milk, even if she's ok with normal milk now she may become more intolerant over time. It's best to get her onto water if possible.

She warmed to me, this morning.

Apparently, cats aren't supposed to eat dry food; causes urinary tract inflammation.

She's Nine/Ten Weeks old.

The woman I got her from, my cleaner's sister, said she'll only drink milk.