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Originally Posted by CarolPetunia

Momcat will probably take care of that cord soon. She's just so worn out from the birth that she probably hasn't noticed yet.

Daniel, you're a terrific foster dad -- bless you for caring so much and working so hard to make sure mom and babies are safe. And you're very smart for finding this website and getting some help! There's so much to know about all this... but you're plugged into the right place, and you're doing a great job.

Congratulations, Papa!

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bless ur heart for wanting to make sure everything was ok, u are doing great and mama cat did such a wonderful job I hope everything is going ok now ! I cant wait to see pics be sure to keep us updated and dont be afraid to ask questions !!U are doing great tho so far

Is the afterbirth still attached to the umbilical cord? Or did Momma sever that as she was cleaning the baby? It is normal for her to leave a little "tail" of the cord after she severs it away from the afterbirth ... that will dry up and fall off in a few days or so.

no its just a short cord hanging from the stomuch,

Then it is fine, as I said, it will dry up and fall off in a few days.

she keeps leaving the babies, i have her and the babies in a nice big basket/crate thing. should i let her roam some or should i keep her in the
home thingy? the only thing that scares me is when she leaves the baby's tackle eachother

She will be ok and so will her babies! My cat Kali had kittens about 6 weeks ago and she did the same thing she kept tryin to put them under my sink i just moved them back and she finally the hint to leave them there! You will be ok and so will she congrats and cant wait to see pics.

Don't worry -- they're not really fighting. They just seem to be programmed at birth to crawl and wiggle and seek warmth and food... and they get in each other's way in the process. Is the one that wasn't moving much doing any better now?

Still, I'd be concerned if Momcat left them alone for very long at a time. How long does she stay away? And of course, she can't possibly get outside, can she? If anything happened to her now, the kittens would have a hard time making it. And of course, you don't want her to get pregnant again!

Can't wait for the pictures!

no she cant get out, everytime she leaves i put her back so ill let her go this time and see how long she stays away


ps. pics posted in the fur pics section

Originally Posted by daniel_17

she keeps leaving the babies, i have her and the babies in a nice big basket/crate thing. should i let her roam some or should i keep her in the
home thingy? the only thing that scares me is when she leaves the baby's tackle eachother

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Yeah, like CarolPetunia said, it's instinct for them to form a 'pile' with their little bodies because they can't regulate their own body temps yet. They stay warm in the huddle. I think it's cute because it seems like they can't stay put for very long...one always wriggles out, gets on top, then another and another.

she dosent want to seem to nurse them,she keeps trying to figure put how to escape. my mom called a vet and they said tommorow we should buy a baby bottle and special milk and do it ourselves.

do u have a litterbox and everything in the room she is in? Is there food and everything?

Also the vet gave good advice to get the bottles and milk!

yea food and everything, altho ill refresh her litterbox for her

Just checking Daniel, she has nursed them already right? Several times at least? If she has, take a break and let her have a break too - keep them in the one room and let her run away for a little while. She probably needs to get her head on straight. Has she cleaned them all up? Are the babies dry and comfy? If yes, then let her be for a little while, let her have some food and water, and she may need her litter box too!

As long as she comes back to the babies, all is well!

i just went in the room after refreshing her litterbox and now she is nursing two
of them, seeing this is making me not wanna have kids of my own lol if its anything like this

Originally Posted by Abymummy

Just checking Daniel, she has nursed them already right? Several times at least? If she has, take a break and let her have a break too - keep them in the one room and let her run away for a little while. She probably needs to get her head on straight. Has she cleaned them all up? Are the babies dry and comfy? If yes, then let her be for a little while, let her have some food and water, and she may need her litter box too!

As long as she comes back to the babies, all is well!

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yea, thats what i thought the problem was, tired of being cooped up,
she was out for about 45 min. and she just went back

Originally Posted by Abymummy

Just checking Daniel, she has nursed them already right? Several times at least? If she has, take a break and let her have a break too - keep them in the one room and let her run away for a little while. She probably needs to get her head on straight. Has she cleaned them all up? Are the babies dry and comfy? If yes, then let her be for a little while, let her have some food and water, and she may need her litter box too!

As long as she comes back to the babies, all is well!

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that is what I was thinking

and also I found this site about information on kitten care and everything with the mama..hope it helps a little bit..its about some general things and everything
http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=906

http://www.peteducation.com/category...cls=1&cat=1388
if u go there there are also more articles to choose from

Originally Posted by ProudKittieMom

that is what I was thinking

and also I found this site about information on kitten care and everything with the mama..hope it helps a little bit..its about some general things and everything
http://www.peteducation.com/article....&articleid=906

http://www.peteducation.com/category...cls=1&cat=1388
if u go there there are also more articles to choose from

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thanks, ill read that

Ya it does have some good info generally so I thought I would share that with you, and also I dont recall seeing anything bout you having a scale to weigh them? You should def get one if you dont because the kittens should be weighed daily !!!

just checking in...............hows things today Daniel ? and I hope you managed to get some sleep

Originally Posted by mooficat

just checking in...............hows things today Daniel ? and I hope you managed to get some sleep

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yea i got sleep lol, i gotta question though. i just came home from school
becous i gotta dentist appt and scooter moved all her babies to my moms bed,
what should i do? kick my mom out on the couch?