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47. A few comments... the "M" means s/he will be a tabby (striped) cat.

Sat May 24, 2014, 06:19 PM

May 2014

Does not mean Maine Coon. Though some Maine Coons are tabbies.

If you ever do feed your cat baby food (sometimes helpful if they're very young or very old or under the weather) make sure there is NO ONION in it... bad for cats. Bad.

We have two female orange tabbies. More often than not they're male, but don't be surprised if you have a sweet little girl kitty ...

S/he is adorable; I hope you have just found your best friend.

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Found this kitty meowing loudly behind my house. [View all] Lex May 2014 OP

Most red cats are male. LisaL May 2014 #1

Thanks. Lex May 2014 #3

You can try kitten milk (special milk for cats) if he won't eat wet food. LisaL May 2014 #5

You can also try a small jar of baby food - pureed chicken maybe? calimary May 2014 #32

Canned kitten food or baby food - chicken or turkey - or kitten milk Triana May 2014 #41

Huh. My cats always sleep with me--from kittenhood on. tblue37 Jun 2014 #88

Best option, IMO. Triana Jun 2014 #90

If one of my kitties neglects to join the others on the bed, I call her. tblue37 Jun 2014 #92

Stage 1 meat only. Avoid any baby food seasoned with garlic or onion, which GreenPartyVoter May 2014 #69

Good point. Onion and garlic are bad for dogs AND cats both. calimary May 2014 #73

Cats don't digest cow milk properly. Goat milk is good for them AikidoSoul May 2014 #65

so cute. :D I used Purina Kitten chow for my roguevalley May 2014 #70

As your kitten approaches maturity, start mixing adult food in with her tblue37 Jun 2014 #89

He is adorable, but clean those eyes. TexasTowelie May 2014 #2

Thanks. Lex May 2014 #4

And clean his little nose. savannah43 May 2014 #23

That is one beautiful kitty! CurtEastPoint May 2014 #6

I know. Amazing Lex May 2014 #11

Squee! shenmue May 2014 #7

Exactly. :) Lex May 2014 #12

Resistance is futile Le Taz Hot May 2014 #8

Good idea about the "training box" Lex May 2014 #10

See if you can find a stuffed animal for him. dixiegrrrrl May 2014 #46

Great idea about Lex May 2014 #50

We use play sand for kitty litter. It's cheaper, and has no sickening AikidoSoul May 2014 #67

Holy crap he is adorable! Arugula Latte May 2014 #9

I know they like to test for Feline Leukemia too. Lex May 2014 #13

Vet asap for distemper shot and FL testing and first shots. glinda May 2014 #61

lots of love demigoddess May 2014 #14

He's adorable - TBF May 2014 #15

He is so rotten cute. stage left May 2014 #16

He's beautiful! smallcat88 May 2014 #17

Thanks for that good advice about litter training. Lex May 2014 #22

excellent advice! LittleGirl May 2014 #42

He's adorable. How fortunate for you magical thyme May 2014 #18

He's a keeper! KT2000 May 2014 #19

M smallcat88 May 2014 #24

I edited my post KT2000 May 2014 #26

I never heard any of those smallcat88 May 2014 #28

The "M" has been on every tabby I've ever known. Most of which were short-haired. MrsMatt May 2014 #40

All tabby cats have the "M". GoCubsGo May 2014 #64

I was told that the M mark TexasProgresive May 2014 #34

The Madonna Mark hamsterjill May 2014 #82

You are a good soul... SoapBox May 2014 #20

That is a sweet baby LaurenG May 2014 #21

Don't forget to get him neutered well before the age of cat puberty eShirl May 2014 #25

Most males are ready for neutering at 6 months. I had one, though, that became tblue37 Jun 2014 #91

Beautiful kitty, glad he found you! Paper Roses May 2014 #27

Take it to the vet and get it check right away. dem in texas May 2014 #29

Yes, I'm at the edge of the woods and a stream just beyond. Just moved here Lex May 2014 #35

We have lots of wild life along with the copperheads too. dem in texas May 2014 #53

I would second that salib May 2014 #36

Yep, vet trip right away, and isolate from other pets until it's given a GreenPartyVoter May 2014 #43

How adorable. I've always loved marmalade cats. Rozlee May 2014 #30

thinking of keeping him? Skittles May 2014 #31

That cutie is a "Ginger Tom" - notice the "M" on his forehead? Divernan May 2014 #33

Nice. Thanks for that. Lex May 2014 #39

Soft Kitty, Warm Kitty, Little ball of fur! TexasProgresive May 2014 #37

I love that. :) Lex May 2014 #51

Definitely a keeper! WhiteTara May 2014 #38

What a little SQUEEEE you have! GreenPartyVoter May 2014 #44

YOU WON'T cynzke May 2014 #45

A few comments... the "M" means s/he will be a tabby (striped) cat. Flaxbee May 2014 #47

Tuna!!! Spitfire of ATJ May 2014 #48

awesome mgcgulfcoast May 2014 #49

Has he defecated? Can he use a box? aquart May 2014 #52

Beautiful. Mis some dry food with 840high May 2014 #54

what an absolutely adorable baby!! thank you so much for rescuing this precious little being. niyad May 2014 #55

He's so cute! 11 years ago I found a screaming kitten in my backyard... Hun Joro May 2014 #56

He's adorable!! Solly Mack May 2014 #57

I adopted an alleycat kitten. NutmegYankee May 2014 #58

He's cutness BrotherIvan May 2014 #59

Such an adorable baby! Brigid May 2014 #60

new cat (what to do?) padruig May 2014 #62

Dab some food above his mouth. Festivito May 2014 #63

An answered cry for help! Iwillnevergiveup May 2014 #66

Cute! If they get too loud, you can always put them on "mewt" :) tofuandbeer May 2014 #68

Irresistibly adorable! JNelson6563 May 2014 #71

I found my cat Smokey the same way. obxhead May 2014 #72

what a darling baby kitten !!! trueblue2007 May 2014 #74

**** UPDATE **** Lex May 2014 #75

Nemo has a beatific smile! marzipanni May 2014 #76

I couldn't believe Lex May 2014 #77

I love him! Arugula Latte May 2014 #80

Awwww- what a lovable little guy. myrna minx May 2014 #81

What a handsome boy! Le Taz Hot May 2014 #83

He is a beauty. LisaL May 2014 #86

OMG how adorable Sweet Freedom May 2014 #87

Keeper! Baitball Blogger May 2014 #78

a good kitten food has all the heaven05 May 2014 #79

All I can say is SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MadrasT May 2014 #84

He looks old enough to eat solids.... AnneD May 2014 #85