Tomorrow is a big day and I need advice, please!

I'm worried: I noticed yesterday afternoon that Maya was sneezing. I wanted to wait a little before going to the vet, just in case it was something normal, but she still does it this morning. She often licks her nose and then sneeze. Not all the time, especially when she purrs. Now that I think of it, I thing she's been licking her nose from the first day she got here, but I didn't know her then and I thought maybe that's how she is or maybe she's a little nauseous because of the pregnancy. But now that she sneezes, I guess it's time to go to the vet, what do you think? She also shakes her head as if she had something in her ear. What could it be? And what can the vet do if she is pregnant (she won't take medication, will she?)?

Thanks for helping,

Maya and Marilou

This is way over my head Marilou.
I would suggest that because you are concerned about Maya, at the very least, call your vet and see what they suggest.

More vibes on the way that Maya and her babies will do fine.

Originally Posted by xocats

This is way over my head Marilou.
I would suggest that because you are concerned about Maya, at the very least, call your vet and see what they suggest.

More vibes on the way that Maya and her babies will do fine.

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Hi. I called two vets. They say they can't do anything until she has trouble breathing or untils her nose/eyes starts to be swollen. It's complicated because she's pregnant and they won't give her antibiotics. If it's a rhino, she might infect all the babies when they're born and they might die. I'm so scared and there's nothing I can do.

Only thing my boyfriend said is that we shouldn't have decided to take care of her, because it's gonna cost money with the vet, because he's having a hard time to sleep with Maya in our room (she's noisy during the night and she likes to walk on him when he sleeps) and because she might infect our cats too. I don't want anything bad to happen to her and her babies. I might even have to separate the kittens from the mother at 5 weeks old to prevent them from catching it from their mother if they are still fine.

Yesterday I wished she would deliver soon, but now, I wish it takes long enough for her to heal before she gives birth. Even when she's healed she can still give the virus to other cats (including her babies) for a long period because it stays in her. I'll have to take the kittens to the vet as young as possible. I'm so desperate...

You might want to start a thread about Maya's illness along with her being PG, in the health forum, to see if other members have experience with this double challenge.

I understand your concern about it being contagious and would want to take precautions too.

You are doing a wonderful thing for Maya and her babies.
We are all with you on this....

Sending mega vibes that Maya clears up quickly.

Little update!
We went to the vet today and they gave her antibiotics. I wish they'd decided that urlier when I called them this week. She got so scared she urinated all over her on our way there and wouldn't even wash herself. They also injected her with some fluids, so it's good. They said the kittens are proably going to catch it, but it might not be bad. If so, I'll have to go back to the vet with the whole family. For now, she is still pregnant and about to explode (her belly is huuuuge!), but still no production of milk, so another couple of days is my guess.
I'm still anxious. I love her and my boyfriend is starting to hate her. I'm scared that he might force me to choose between her and him. She takes a lot of my time because I care so much about her, she costs money and she keeps him away from sleeping at night, that's why he's angry. For him, a cat is only a cat...

*sigh* That's... that's really kind of mean of him. This is a kitty family in need; surely he can agree to put up with them until they are OK and on their way to nice new homes! It doesn't take that long for kittens to grow up.

I was wondering how Zoe was handeling the new arrival.

As for your boyfriend do you live together? Does Maya have free roam of your living space right now? If the answer is yes to both then perhaps you could set her up in another room and shut the bedroom door at night. If you don't live together then maybe he should just sleep at home until Maya is out of your care. I have to say though... that I'd be pretty upset if my SO tried to force me to choose between him and a pregnant cat in need.

Thank you for taking care of Maya.
Hang in there with her and her babies if you can...
you are doing a wonderful thing for them.
Maya

I think you're doing a wonderful job!!

I didn't know you were suppose to seperate the babies from the mother while they're delivering so I guess you learn something new everday! I always left them together for the mother to clean off and stuff!

Keep up the good work! Many to you!

Here is the solution we found: Maya has access to all the appartment now except our bedroom. It means she is not isolated from the other cats anymore (except during the night, because Zoe and Tania have "their room" where they sleep). For now, everything is fine and the cats are just ignoring each other. I think it's better than being at shelter, isn't it? I just hope they won't catch Maya's cold too bad...

Do we know when she's gonna pop yet???

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Do we know when she's gonna pop yet???

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I wish I knew! Unfortunatly, I think there's still something wrong with her. She stopped eating since we went to the vet (wich is now two days ago). At first I though it was because she was about to give birth, but it doesn't seems so. She isn't restless or hiding, neither she is producing milk, so there must still be a few days left, it's too urly to stop eating, is it? I tried to tempt her with many different food and treats, but she refuses. She is still drinking, but I'm worried about her and the babies. I tried to forcefeed her a little yesterday but she puked a minute after.

What could I do? Wait more? Try again to forcefeed her? I'll call the emergency vet tonight if she still haven't eaten, I'm too worried.

Oh no
Yes...call the emergency vet.
I wonder if the antibiotics are upsetting her tummy.

Mega vibes on the way for Maya.

Came back on site tonight to see how you and Maya are doing.

Oh dear! I would definatly call the vet!! She's got to eat for those babies to survive! Please let us know whats going on as soon as you know!!

Sending many good healing and even more "Kitty gonna eat"

I hope that Maya is doing better. You are doing a great thing.

Thinking of you sweet Maya

I have a special place in my heart for tabbies.

My Maya died. I don't know what to say except that I feel devastated.

http://thecatsite.com/forums/showthr...56#post2151256

You did all you could for the beautiful Maya. RIP Maya & your babies.

The beautiful Maya has crossed the Bridge.

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=155940