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Originally Posted by Kristy4  Kittens have high energy. Also kittens have sharp claws. If they do play together, keep an eye on them. My friend brought over her kitten to play with my Sissy (a cat) about a month ago, she scratched Sissy in the eye and I had to take her to the vet for some eye drops to help it heal. She is all better now. But you just have to watch kitttens. Now if you get an older cat, they are calmer and not so high energy. My Sissy is a short haired cat, like a Russian Blue is, and my sister still sneezes when she comes over. lol |
never thought about that! Thanks for the heads up! If I do get kittens, I will have to watch them so it doesn't hurt my yorkies.
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Originally Posted by Cha Cha If you are adopting a kitty/cat, I would not put a lot of emphasis on it being a Russian Blue in particular unless the kitty was surrendered by a breeder. Domestic cats can commonly be blue in color. I don't know about the allergy thing with the Russian Blue but most short haired cats do shed. I would hate for you to adopt a cat thinking it does not cause allergies only to find out later that it does. Good luck in your search. |
I looked on petfinder...and they have 11 purebred russian blue kittens up for adoption and they hold adoption events at petco. I really don't want to buy one because there's so many at the shelter. I would have wider variety to choose from if I didn't have stupid allergies
I searched online that russian blue and siberian cats have less F1 allergens so more "hypoallergenic". Even yorkies are "hypoallergenic", but my family members still get allergy from them. I also will get itchy eyes and nose from time to time when my babies lick me in the face.
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Originally Posted by lexi43 Okay maybe I can help. I have 15 cats and 5 dogs. I have one cat that is at least half Russian Blue. I have asthma and I have no problem with him being near me. My dogs and cats get along very well I haven't had any negative incidents with them. The cats do their own thing and when the dogs get on their nerves they just go downstairs to our finished basement where they have their toys, kitty condo and littler pans and play. My cats are all indoor cats and we really haven't gotten them on heart gard. They are not as delecate as dogs but they do require shots each year. As far as your Yorkie goes, it depends on how old your Yorkie is and the terperment of the dog. If you get a puppy and a kitten they will grow up together and become pals. If you have an older Yorkie you may have a problem with them. As I said I have no problem because our house is big and they keep out of each other's way most of the time. |
15 cats and 5 dogs?!?! What a wonderful house you live in!!
I've never had a kitten/cat before and my babies have never been exposed to them as well...my babies are around 1.5 years old and I will be adopting a kitten if I get one. I read that russian blues get along with dogs and stuff. Their temperament sounds really good...a little too good to be true. No health problems, low maintainence, good with other animals, calm, etc. I will first check the kittens out and see how it goes. Of course, I have to get bf's approval first...