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AmyAndSimba

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I'm interested in hearing how your kitten does in the next couple of weeks, since mine will be a similar age and probably just as bouncy. Have you introduced him to the dog yet?
 
Wyldthingz

Wyldthingz

Savannah Super Cat
valsloop said:
Well he seems to be doing just fine haha ... He is bouncing around full of energy ! Another thing, he is using the litter box frequently so that makes me feel like he is eating enough! And yes he has had
1st March 3/10 Heska Feline Rhinotracheits/Calici MLV nasalDrops (given @ 3wks)

2nd March 28/12 Feline Focus MLV Drops (given @ 5.5 wks)
And has been checked for worms. But another question is it common for a savannah to have stripes?? Our little guy looks like he does? He a spotted belly tho
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Given at 3 weeks!!!
For future reference- don't get a savannah from a breeder that will sell them that young. You are lucky but his little immune system is not set up for all this. He could easily catch something at this age which could kill him. Most likely the vaccine was worthless. Even TICA recommends 12 weeks and 3 vaccines for a reason given at an appropriate spacing

In retrospect, he is yours now and cherish him!

Please tell your breeder that placing kittens that young is not recommended, weaned or not. They should speak to their vet about the efficacy of vaccines and how they should be given.

Some Savannahs have some stripping. It isn't desired obviously but it doesn't make them less wonderful. :)
 
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MK Anderson

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valsloop said:
My hisband and I received a savannah kitten 3 days ago! We are already in love! I am trying to learn everything there is to giving the best care possible to our bouncing baby boy ! We have a f4 C boy that is 7 wks old I was a little surprised we were able to receive him at such a young age but the breeder said he hadn't fed off the mom in a week and had been eating hard food for 2 weeks! So guess it was ok . We are recently married and have a dog (7 yr old 10 lb shitzu - poodle) he is mine from before we got married. By husband has always loved cats and has always loved the idea of exotic animals, we thought this we be good for us since people say they are a lot like dogs! I am worried about knowing if he is eating enough... We were told to feed him blu buffalo wilderness blend and a grain free kitten food ( we chose evo kitten food) and then some wet food (fancy feast kitten ) once a day to keep up his appetite . He eats the wet very good, and we see him eating the dry from time to time, I just don't know how much is enough!
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Congrats on your new kitten! I would keep food out for him all the time. Kittens need to free feed eat..... Yes, 7weeks is very young to be getting a kitten. What breed did you get him from?
 
Pam Flachs

Pam Flachs

Savannah Super Cat
Welcome to you and your new kitten! Sounds like you are getting some great advice here. This forum is a wealth of great info :)
 
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