SmileyRTT
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Hi everyone,
My name is Crystal and I am a new mommy to 2 little boys (brothers). They will be old enough to come home in a few weeks - I think I am getting them April 15 or 16th. I am desperately trying to prepare for their arrival and would appreciate any information you can give.
A little background info - I have worked in the field of Radiation Oncology for over 10 years so I spend every day taking care of cancer patients. I only thought it was appropriate to name my new boys after my passion (and since a lot of my patients have no hair). Anyway, my creme boy will be named Kemosiri Rem and my blue and white boy will be named Kobalt Roentgen. They will be called Kemo and Kobalt.
Kemosiri Rem was chosen for a few reasons - after "chemotherapy" and Kemosiri is an Egyptian name. Rem is a radiation term which stands for Roentgen Equivalent Man - its a unit of measurement. Basically I just thought it was cute.
Kobalt Roentgen was chosen because Cobalt 60 is a source of radiation and of course Cobalt is also a 'blue color'. Roentgen is a unit of ionizing radiation.
I personally wanted to name them Roentgen and Rem...but my boyfriend (who helped buy my little boys) like Kemo and Kobalt better - so, I had to settle for using the names as their middle names.
I have had 2 hairy cats before (that's why I wanted 2 again) but never a sphynx - but, I think they are absolutely GORGEOUS little creatures!
Anyway - enough of the introduction and on to the important stuff.
We live in a loft (very open and all concrete floors) so anything I buy for them needs to not only be good for them - but also kind of cute since I have no 'hiding' places in the loft.
LITTER BOX: I am planning on purchasing a litter-robot. Can't decide on the standard size or the one with the 'bubble' for extra light and room - any thoughts?
LITTER: No idea what kind would be best for the kittens and with the litter robot.
FOOD: It seems like I've read that Royal Canin is good for Sphynx - I am not sure. Dry vs Wet food or both?
BED: I'm planning on buying a Sleepy Pod w/warmer so that not only can they sleep in it at home - it doubles as their carrier which will cause less stress.
DRINKING FOUNTAIN: I think I am going to go with the ceramic drinking fountainby Pioneer pet 6022 - Raindrop design.
SHAMPOO/EAR CLEANER: No idea what to use
VET: Should I choose a "cat only" vet or does it matter?
Any other tips/suggestions/favorites/etc would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help!
My name is Crystal and I am a new mommy to 2 little boys (brothers). They will be old enough to come home in a few weeks - I think I am getting them April 15 or 16th. I am desperately trying to prepare for their arrival and would appreciate any information you can give.
A little background info - I have worked in the field of Radiation Oncology for over 10 years so I spend every day taking care of cancer patients. I only thought it was appropriate to name my new boys after my passion (and since a lot of my patients have no hair). Anyway, my creme boy will be named Kemosiri Rem and my blue and white boy will be named Kobalt Roentgen. They will be called Kemo and Kobalt.
Kemosiri Rem was chosen for a few reasons - after "chemotherapy" and Kemosiri is an Egyptian name. Rem is a radiation term which stands for Roentgen Equivalent Man - its a unit of measurement. Basically I just thought it was cute.
Kobalt Roentgen was chosen because Cobalt 60 is a source of radiation and of course Cobalt is also a 'blue color'. Roentgen is a unit of ionizing radiation.
I personally wanted to name them Roentgen and Rem...but my boyfriend (who helped buy my little boys) like Kemo and Kobalt better - so, I had to settle for using the names as their middle names.
I have had 2 hairy cats before (that's why I wanted 2 again) but never a sphynx - but, I think they are absolutely GORGEOUS little creatures!
Anyway - enough of the introduction and on to the important stuff.
We live in a loft (very open and all concrete floors) so anything I buy for them needs to not only be good for them - but also kind of cute since I have no 'hiding' places in the loft.
LITTER BOX: I am planning on purchasing a litter-robot. Can't decide on the standard size or the one with the 'bubble' for extra light and room - any thoughts?
LITTER: No idea what kind would be best for the kittens and with the litter robot.
FOOD: It seems like I've read that Royal Canin is good for Sphynx - I am not sure. Dry vs Wet food or both?
BED: I'm planning on buying a Sleepy Pod w/warmer so that not only can they sleep in it at home - it doubles as their carrier which will cause less stress.
DRINKING FOUNTAIN: I think I am going to go with the ceramic drinking fountainby Pioneer pet 6022 - Raindrop design.
SHAMPOO/EAR CLEANER: No idea what to use
VET: Should I choose a "cat only" vet or does it matter?
Any other tips/suggestions/favorites/etc would be GREATLY appreciated!
Thanks in advance for your help!
