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Introducing Regulus

WitchyWoman

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There are several reasons to quarantine a new kitten/cat when first bringing it home. The two week quarantine period is set because this is typically the time it might take for illness to set in if the stress of the move triggers an infection. Since all of Cary's felines come from the same cattery it is highly unlikely that Regie will introduce a new bug that the other two haven't been exposed to yet.

The second reason to quarantine is to develop that bond between man and kitten - that will be up to Cary to judge but from what he has said, the bond has already been created.

The third reason is to allow the kitten to get used to it's new environment, starting with a small room and gradually expanding its territory as it grows accustomed to its new digs. Since Regie has already visited Cary's home several times he is already familiar the layout there, although he has spent most of his time in one room.

The final reason for quarantine is to allow the current four-legged residents get used to having a new sibling move in. This is the most fluid reason for quarantine, meaning that the other pets might accept a new family member right away, or it could take months to fully integrate the family into a cohesive, integrated group. It sounds like Kiki and Regie have already adjusted to each other. Azidi may be a different story but that will be another challenge for Cary to work through.

All in all, even though Cary hasn't stuck to the 'letter of the law' he has followed the spirit of the purpose behind the quarantine and I am sure that all will work out in the end. Cary has good intuition when it comes to knowing what's best for his cats, and I trust his judgment in this situation.

Thanks for this Patti. We preach and preach about the necessity of quarantine on this forum. It's important for new members and those who just read here for info but never join to understand the nuances of this particular situation. Otherwise, they can get confused about the conflicting information and assume that just because cats appear to be getting along, it's ok to throw open the door and let the relationship commence. It's important that casual readers who come here understand that every situation is different, every cat is different and that we offer information that is time-tested to be the most prudent method in most, but not all situations. They can then weigh the risks and potential consequences of their own situation and make an informed choice.
 

WitchyWoman

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So far so good. I put him back in his room overnight and this AM he is being a typical boy. ( chasing Kiki and getting into everything. ) Whenever he finds himself in a bind he calls daddy. If Kiki gets the better of him he comes to daddy for protection and sympathy. And I was in with Zidi while Kiki and Regie were chasing thru the house and she was at the door intently watching. Maybe her intro should start soon.

As I was typing the above He managed to get on top of the fridge. Not sure how, but Kiki has not done that and she was very concerned. boys...!

It ain't true until there is photographic evidence.
 

Carykd7kau

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Yes Ma'am I will soon. I have to clean house..and a kitty room. And so far, I have 2 cats that keep running under my feet to trip me and kill me. LOL Maybe I should get a "Life Alert. Help, I've fallen and I can't get up..."
BTW, It is now Kiki who is coming to daddy for protection. LOL
 

Carykd7kau

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And everyone needs to know...I did NOT want to cut the quarantine period short.I was trying to do this just like Witchy's introduction paper said. Regie had different ideas. But it seems to have worked out OK. He is doing fine and they are getting along better than I had hoped.
 

WitchyWoman

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And everyone needs to know...I did NOT want to cut the quarantine period short.I was trying to do this just like Witchy's introduction paper said. Regie had different ideas. But it seems to have worked out OK. He is doing fine and they are getting along better than I had hoped.
Nobody is judging you Cary. You are a great cat dad.
 

WitchyWoman

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Yes Ma'am I will soon. I have to clean house..and a kitty room. And so far, I have 2 cats that keep running under my feet to trip me and kill me. LOL Maybe I should get a "Life Alert. Help, I've fallen and I can't get up..."
BTW, It is now Kiki who is coming to daddy for protection. LOL
That Life Alert idea is actually a good one -- I've been thinking the same thing for me. Juba has always thrown himself at my feet when he wants attention. With the addition of Atticus, who is capable of taking me down to the floor, I've been kinda worried that I may end up with a broken bone.
 

Carykd7kau

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Nobody is judging you Cary. You are a great cat dad.
Thank you kind lady. I just feel like maybe I did not do right by my kitties and my friends. just my lack of self confidence. ;)

I was kidding about life alert, but now that I think about it... might be a good idea since I live alone. WELL... I do have my fur babies. LOL
 

WitchyWoman

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I know you were kidding about Life Alert, but I have seriously thought about it. Atticus hurls himself at me when he wants to give me loves and when he's on top of something, he leaps at me to head butt me. I can see it coming when he's up high because I can see him calculating the distance and speed differential. LOL. But when he runs at me from out of nowhere and slams into me, it has gotten a bit dicey.
 

Patti

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I would wait the full two weeks (or longer) before introducing Regie to Azidi - for her sake. That should not be hard since she is behind closed doors.
 
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