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Hi All,
I have a very friendly, young stray in my neighborhood that the house across the street usually leaves water and food out for, but she still remains outside. I live in Arizona and even though we are nearing the end of September it is still over 100 degrees here. Three days ago I felt like fate brought her to outside my door, so I invited her in. I planned on "adopting" our neighborhood stray, and since have bought all the requirements she needs.
Today, I walk into my dining room and I hear constant meowing. I thought she was just stuck behind our mantle, but no... when I moved it out of the way there were 3 newborn kittens wiggling around.
She didn't appear to be pregnant, I just assumed she was a little bloated because she eats her food quickly in great volume.
She went into labor I want to say around 10am this morning, I noticed earlier she still seemed to contract her body a bit. Is there any chance she will have more kittens, I didn't see any placenta come out, and she managed to make almost no mess on my carpet (Thank God!) so will that come later? Also, the runt of the litter seems to have a hard time finding the nipple, she seems to have it now but I worry she will not get sufficient nutrition. I'm aware of bottle/syringe feeding her but I'm not sure what to buy or even where to buy it. The mother is very protective of them and I don't want to break the bond or anything like that, by moving them, but I have a crate set up with blankets for her when she is ready to move.
I have read article after article online. I never though I would become a grandma at 21. I was just trying to help this poor cat and I'm so lucky I took her in when I did. I have 100% intentions on following through with care for the mother and her kittens. I haven't taken her to the vet yet, but I am worried about the cost when I do go.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Sevi
I have a very friendly, young stray in my neighborhood that the house across the street usually leaves water and food out for, but she still remains outside. I live in Arizona and even though we are nearing the end of September it is still over 100 degrees here. Three days ago I felt like fate brought her to outside my door, so I invited her in. I planned on "adopting" our neighborhood stray, and since have bought all the requirements she needs.
Today, I walk into my dining room and I hear constant meowing. I thought she was just stuck behind our mantle, but no... when I moved it out of the way there were 3 newborn kittens wiggling around.
She didn't appear to be pregnant, I just assumed she was a little bloated because she eats her food quickly in great volume.
She went into labor I want to say around 10am this morning, I noticed earlier she still seemed to contract her body a bit. Is there any chance she will have more kittens, I didn't see any placenta come out, and she managed to make almost no mess on my carpet (Thank God!) so will that come later? Also, the runt of the litter seems to have a hard time finding the nipple, she seems to have it now but I worry she will not get sufficient nutrition. I'm aware of bottle/syringe feeding her but I'm not sure what to buy or even where to buy it. The mother is very protective of them and I don't want to break the bond or anything like that, by moving them, but I have a crate set up with blankets for her when she is ready to move.
I have read article after article online. I never though I would become a grandma at 21. I was just trying to help this poor cat and I'm so lucky I took her in when I did. I have 100% intentions on following through with care for the mother and her kittens. I haven't taken her to the vet yet, but I am worried about the cost when I do go.
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Sevi