Introducing Little Tyke: A Tribute to Einstein

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The discussion centers around the introduction of a new kitten named Little Tyke, adopted in memory of a beloved cat named Einstein. The kitten, only three weeks old, was rescued by a coworker's dog that took it from a feral mother. The new owner expresses joy and love for the kitten, detailing the challenges of bottle-feeding and caring for such a young animal. Participants share tips on kitten care, including litter training and feeding techniques, while also reminiscing about their own experiences with pets. The thread highlights the emotional bond formed with the new kitten and the community's support in navigating its care.
  • #201
Oh yes, I well remember how tiny Little Tyke was when she came to you. I swear you have a picture of her where she's the size of Tsu's thumb. And I do remember that feeding her was a huge challenge that Tsu lived up to day and night saving that wee kitty's life. It's engraved on my heart. :)

I was just pointing out the possibility about the milk because you'd specifically pointed out that she didn't drink water. I have experience with a cat who does that, so that's why I said something.

And yes, mouse and fresh-killed birds are supposed to be the perfect cat foods. :) Did you know that venison meat is the next closest thing to mouse feed cats? That's why a lot of higher-end cat foods and vet foods have venison as the main protein in the food. It's a close relative to mouse. So if you need to bulk her up a bit, and you think that mouse is helping her but you'd like to give her a bit more, foods with venison as the main protein source are great for your kitty.

I know that you and Tsu are both intelligent, competent, loving people. I'm just trying to offer any suggestions I can, because I've lived a number of years with a cat who's been a candidate for vet medical journals twice, now, and is a huge puzzle with never-ending, ongoing health issues. And I love her like nothing else on earth.
 
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  • #202
GeorginaS said:
Oh yes, I well remember how tiny Little Tyke was when she came to you. I swear you have a picture of her where she's the size of Tsu's thumb. And I do remember that feeding her was a huge challenge that Tsu lived up to day and night saving that wee kitty's life. It's engraved on my heart. :)

Except that was me feeding and manually pooping Tyke ten times a day. Tsu brought her home and then left for Arizona! That's why Little Tyke sticks to me like glue - I'm mom. :biggrin:

I was just pointing out the possibility about the milk because you'd specifically pointed out that she didn't drink water. I have experience with a cat who does that, so that's why I said something.

I do understand your concern. In fact, earlier [last year] I mentioned that according the vet, cats that eat canned food and drink no water, are better hydrated than cats that eat dry food and drink. It may be that I hit on the right solution - the milk - for entirely the wrong reason.

And yes, mouse and fresh-killed birds are supposed to be the perfect cat foods. :) Did you know that venison meat is the next closest thing to mouse feed cats? That's why a lot of higher-end cat foods and vet foods have venison as the main protein in the food. It's a close relative to mouse. So if you need to bulk her up a bit, and you think that mouse is helping her but you'd like to give her a bit more, foods with venison as the main protein source are great for your kitty.

I know that you and Tsu are both intelligent, competent, loving people. I'm just trying to offer any suggestions I can, because I've lived a number of years with a cat who's been a candidate for vet medical journals twice, now, and is a huge puzzle with never-ending, ongoing health issues. And I love her like nothing else on earth.

And it is appreciated. We can use all of the input we can get.

Venison, hmmmmm, that would explain the night that my other office kitty, Bun, tried to catch a deer! :biggrin: No kidding! I had to wonder what she planned to do if she caught it.
 
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You are an excellent cat mother Ivan. :approve:
 
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Okay so you were bottle-feeding and Tsu got the credit. Sorry for misremembering who was who. It still touched my heart remarkably.
 
  • #205
FINALLY we are getting peace in the house.

Tyke didn't like Jack so she moved to my office almost immediately. This of course absolutely ruined the life of Bun, my other office cat, who doesn't like anyone but me. But Bun hates Zooby, our other house cat, and she hates Jack even more, much more than she hates Little Tyke, so Bun and Tyke agreed to a peace treaty. Likewise, Jack and Zooby didn't like each other, at least Zooby REALLY didn't like Jack [he's too aggressive] but they could tolerate each other better than Tyke or Bun. Jack did actually run her off for a time and we thought we lost her, but after about two weeks she showed up again and learned to live with Jack.

Such drama: We had four cats, none of which like any other! This was a new experience for us. Our animals [dogs and cats] have always gotten along well. Tyke and Jack were always intended to be a pair but it certainly hadn't worked out that way. However, at last, we have kitty play! YAY!

With time [age] things are calming down. And best of all, for the first time in three years I am losing my orange shadow. She has been staying up in the house and playing with Jack a lot lately. Less a few weeks here and there in the nice weather, for most of the last three years, she has been within arm's length or so, all day, every day. If I get up for a coffee refill or to grab something, she's under foot almost instantly. And for all of this time, up until about a month ago, Tsu has hardly even seen her.

Tsu has only had a few weeks of steady Tyke time and already she's crying for mercy! :smile:
 
  • #206
Clingy pets can be... interesting. Duke follows me to the bathroom and lies on the bath-mat while I'm doing what I've got to do. Usually when we're walking outdoors, I have him heel at my left. He carried that behavior over indoor, too, which means I have to watch my footing, especially when I've got my hands full.

Glad to hear that the cat-wars have subsided.
 
  • #207
Ivan Seeking said:
[PLAIN]http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/1995/tyke6wp9.jpg[/QUOTE]

Ohhhhh, so cuteieeee :!)


Come come Tykie, come to drizzie :!)

Updates please, that cute kitten should be a daily PF visitor. :!)
 
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  • #208
drizzle said:
Ohhhhh, so cuteieeee :!)


Come come Tykie, come to drizzie :!)

Updates please, that cute kitten should be a daily PF visitor. :!)

And she's as sweet as she looks. She is a total lover.

A couple of good pics from earlier in the thread.

Ivan Seeking said:
[PLAIN]http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/3384/littletyke4wkssmps2.jpg[/QUOTE]

Tsu said:
[PLAIN]http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7651/sleevekitty1lx6.jpg[/QUOTE]

Of course she's all grown up now, but she's still small and exceedingly cute. :biggrin:
 
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  • #209
Age 3.3 and Little Tyke hasn't lost all of her kitten qualities. We sometimes refer to her as permababy.

She knows when I pull my sleeve down over my hand, she's allowed to rip. Without the sleeve, and when all fired up, she's turned my hand into a bloody mess. Up until about age two she was pretty harmless. She looked like she was being ferocious but she never really dug in. But then, as if someone hit a switch enabling her superpowers, she was dangerous! One day, play was normal and painless, and the next my hand was turned to hamburger in about ten seconds.

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/343/tykeat3.jpg
 
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