I'm wondering if Merlin was, perhaps, the runt of a litter [View all]
His eyes have been fully open for a week and his ears have unfolded. He's pooing and peeing without assistance and his teeth are coming in. That's usually a sign of a 3 week old kitten. BUT he weights just under 8oz, which is below average for that age. He is active, sleeping well, his appetite is good and he's definitely gained weight so I'm not TOO worried. He's strong enough to get up, over and out from the playpen, via the opening. It's still a bit of a struggle, but he doesn't give up.
Tomorrow morning I'll be in line, on line with the vet to get an appointment for him as soon as the appointment portal opens (around 7:50). The place I use is 'first come/first serve' but they have you register and then let you know how many are in front of you/if there are any appointment times left. This vet is VERY popular so even this early in the day, there's a good chance they are already fully booked. Especially on a Monday.
This is one lovely little boy. I think Merlin will be stiff competition for Arthur when it comes to who is the sweetest kid cat in the household.
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