A week ago I came across an advertisement on Facebook from a distressed young woman who had fallen on hard times and couldn't afford to feed or care for her pregnant cat. I talked it over with my wife and we agreed to take Calliope in as a foster. We're the proud owners of two gorgeous Siamese kitties, but neither of us has any experience with feline pregnancy (Calliope will be spayed when her kittens are 2 months).
Sweet Calliope has been in our care for nearly a week now. She has been very particular about only wanting to be in my bedroom. At first she ate her kitten chow and canned meals like she was starving to death. Now her appetite is beginning to diminish. Today she has only eaten a can of wet, and is not interested in the dry. Her stomach is hanging pretty low and towards her back legs. Her nipples are enlarged and pink but she doesn't seem to be producing milk yet. I can easily see and feel the movements of the kittens. She seems to be grooming more today than before. Does it sound like she'll give birth within the week? What signs should I look for?
I've created a space for her and the kittens in my closet. It's filled with warm blankets and her food and water dish. She has been "visiting" it off and on, but is more interested in laying in my bed. What can I do for her to help ease any anxiety or discomfort? Any information regarding the situation we're approaching would be greatly appreciated.
Sweet Calliope has been in our care for nearly a week now. She has been very particular about only wanting to be in my bedroom. At first she ate her kitten chow and canned meals like she was starving to death. Now her appetite is beginning to diminish. Today she has only eaten a can of wet, and is not interested in the dry. Her stomach is hanging pretty low and towards her back legs. Her nipples are enlarged and pink but she doesn't seem to be producing milk yet. I can easily see and feel the movements of the kittens. She seems to be grooming more today than before. Does it sound like she'll give birth within the week? What signs should I look for?
I've created a space for her and the kittens in my closet. It's filled with warm blankets and her food and water dish. She has been "visiting" it off and on, but is more interested in laying in my bed. What can I do for her to help ease any anxiety or discomfort? Any information regarding the situation we're approaching would be greatly appreciated.