They're gorgeous..!

Probably, two cats are better than one :-)

******************* NO..!!! *******************

Get them *both* neutered..! An un-neutered tom roaming around will be
responsible for thousands of unwanted kittens..! Get them both done
soon..! *Why* haven't you taken them to the vet yet..?

I'm not one of those who will automatically tell you to keep your cats
inside, but some will undoubtedly do so. Having said that, depending on
where you live, it might not be a bad idea. Here in the UK predators
aren't such a problem as in many areas of the US, and I would never let a
cat out in a city centre for example. But then I wouldn't have cats if I
lived in a city centre.

All the best and let us know how you get on. And take those kitties to the
vet and get them neutered and microchipped (very important if you do let
them out) NOW..!!!!

Ivor

Oh they are just beautiful. If you have time read everything you can in
books and on the internet about cats. Just so you can have a heads up on
changes in behavior as they grow.

Keep each other company they will do. Excrement around the house is usually
a health thing or jealousy thing not a boredom thing. Cats by nature try to
keep themselves and their environment clean. Torn up paper to them is not
garbage. lol.

Vetting is very important for their health now and in the future. Neutering
(Male)and spaying (Female) are very important for their health and to help
prevent unwanted litters from both sides, excrement and urine in the form of
territorial marking in and around your house. you really do not want to come
home after being gone 3 days and your tom has sprayed (Urinated a fine mist
of urine) onto you houseplant's, walls or in your closet on your cloths.
This is not all toms and sometimes females can do it to. Neutering (Male)and
spaying (Female) helps stop certain forms of cancer and helps keep them from
wondering if you choose to let them outside.

I personally never let my current cats outside to roam. I have had many cats
that were indoor outdoor and none of them are with me today and only one
(She lived to be 8) made it over the age of three. They were all well cared
for (Vetted, shots,  Neutering (Male)and spaying (Female).) Cars, poison,
pound and mean people do not care about such things. Thetas just a few
examples of the human eliminate that's not including wild and or tame dogs,
snakes, raccoon's, bobcats and the list goes on. My baby's are content to
look
out windows and glass doors. They love when the occasional bug makes it into
the house, then the hunt is on. I feel that my babies are happier in the
house and safer even if they may not get to do all the things their wild
cousins
do or did. I provide toys to build  and satiate their hunting skills and I
play with them
to help my bond with them stay strong. So if they ever got outside they
would be willing to come to me.

Research and experience are pretty much it.

You are very welcome.

Hi there, they're beautiful.  I love the name Google, too.

Erm, not to point out the obvious or anything, but you're not leaving
them on their own for days in a row are you?  There's someone else there
to look after them??  They need fresh food and water daily.  I'm also a
bit concerned that you got them at 1 month old (I may have
misunderstood, but this seems to be what you are saying).  Looks like
you're in the States, but here in the UK kittens aren't usually taken
away from their mother until at least 8 weeks old - they're not usually
fully weaned by 4 weeks, and they're unlikely to have adapted to not
having their mother's milk, and having her around.  They can also
develop behavioural problems. Of course, it may be that they were
abandoned, and they weren't deliberately taken away from their mum in
which case, I'm glad you've taken them in to look after them.

Wow.  Take them to the vet NOW.  Just take them for a check up - get
them worming tablets, registered, insured (if your vet offers this) and
work out a plan with your vet for when to get their jabs done, and when
to get them neutered.  It's also a good idea to get them micro-chipped,
especially if you're  planning on letting them out.  In the UK jabs are
usually done at 8-12 weeks, and a follow-up booster after another 3
weeks.  They then get annual boosters done.  Some people don't agree
with having the boosters - but some catteries insist on them having them
done.  It's good to be sure that you can leave them somewhere they will
be cared for if you have an emergency.  Also, we usually neuter kittens
at around 6 months (or slightly earlier, provided they're at a certain
weight).  It's definitely a good idea to get your little guy done too -
as lovely as kittens are, there are far too many unwanted kittens so
it's best to have him done or he will have all the neighbourhood cats
pregnant!

Some people think it's best to keep cats indoors, and some think it's
better to let them out.  The decision is yours, but personally, I let
mine out. I would wait until they've recovered from being neutered at
least, but do it slowly.  You can get harnesses for cats so you can
"walk" them, which is a good way of letting them know what the territory
looks like before letting them out on their own.

Welcome.  Good luck - and stick around - this place is a wealth of
knowledge!!

Hi there!

They are absolute darlings!

Our cat does OK when left alone for a few days, but a relative checks on her
daily to make sure all is well and clean the litter box.  Our cat also has
a large automatic feeder, as you do.

No.  Not if you want to keep the cats (believe me, if they start to spray,
you'll be thinking long and hard about keeping them).  Aside from the health
risks of not neutering your cat, cats are MUCH more likely to start
"spraying" if they are not neutered.  My vet suggested neutering by 6 months
at the latest, but earlier than that is better.  Once a cat starts spraying
urine (to mark his territory) it is extremely difficult to get him to stop
this behavior, and it is extremely difficult (if not imposiible) to get rid
of the stench.  I went through this twice... once with a college roomate's
cat (he didn't stop spraying once he was neutered, and we never got rid of
the smell), and once with a cat of mine when he decided to sparay on new
cement in our basement.  Yuck.

http://www.pets.ca/pettips/tips-47.htm
http://www.kittenrescue.org/spayneuter.htm

So, get them spayed and neutered and shots ASAP.

Our cat is much happier in the house than the black cat with white paws who
was smushed on the road in front of my house awhile ago (we called him White
Sox and gave him treats when he came by).  Or the neighbor's puppy who was
abducted by an owl or hawk (luckily it was tied up and only sustained minor
injuries when the bird dropped it)

http://www.anticruelty.org/pet_info/pet_info_cat_catkitten_care.html

Enjoy the kitties!  After having cats as pets, I know I will never be
without them.  : )

Good luck and enjoy!

Shelly

If near a road, dont let them out, they dont have much road sense at
all. When mine were older, they went out during the day but not at
night, at night they tend to wander off.