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Can I make a cardboard trapdoor for trapping kittens?

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Yes, but make sure the door can't hurt the kittens in any way. If the cardboard you're using has jagged edges or sharp corners, don't use it.

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If a cat is released into the wild, or even the city streets, should I take into consideration the birds, rabbits, squirrels etc. they will kill to survive?

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No. They would be part of the food chain, like any of the other animals you mention.

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How should I trap a kitten and prevent it from running away?

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You should not trap it, as you can cause severe harm to the kitten.

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Can I tempt a cat with goldfish?

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No. Try a large piece of cooked chicken with no spices. If that doesn't work, try cooked fish with no spices.

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If I’m planning on keeping the kitten, do I still wash it if I take it inside?

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Giving the kitten a nice warm bath with cat shampoo will be very good for the cat. Also make sure to check for fleas, and if the kitten has fleas get some cal flea shampoo and give the kitten a bath starting at the neck and going down the rest of the body. Make sure you wash the face with a towel, and avoid the eyes, nose, mouth, and ears.

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How long can a cat last without food?

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Cats can survive for about two weeks without eating but only three days without drinking. The longer your cat goes without proper nutrition, however, the weaker they become, so it's important to contact your vet if you suspect they haven't eaten in a day or more.

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I am down to the last one of a feral colony that I am feeding. This last one won't get in the trap. Any suggestions?

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Sometimes if a cat is especially trap wary, having watched others be caught, a drop trap might be helpful.

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