OMG We haz Labor

Any update on this kitty ??

Can't you call an emergency vet? You cat is suffering. Please help her.

OK, I'm just pulling this out of my b*tt, so I don't know if it will work, but could you take some olive oil and rub it around the opening to see if it will help? Maybe it will get things going, or open up a little so you can get ahold of the legs? (I do know they do this with humans, that's why i thought of it.)

Okay, totally understand your frustration here, but there are children on this site. The way you just said what you said was offending to me, and I'm 20 so I can imagine a kid on here... Do you think you could edit this or something? I would feel just as frustrated as you- trust me. It sounds like you are doing everything that you can right now. I would be angry too if people were telling me to help her right now when that's what you were doing already... But the language? Come on. PM the person that you need to say this to, don't post it for everyone to read.

I wish everything goes well for her- Is there a way that you think you could call E-vets that are further away? It's worth a shot.

In general, if a kitten is not born within a few minutes of any portion
of the kitten being visible outside the vagina of the female, it is best
to try to gently help deliver the kitten. Using K-Y or similar water
soluble lubricating jelly to coat the vagina and the kitten is helpful. Be
careful to have someone restraining your cat prior to making any effort to
manipulate kittens, as this sometimes causes pain and many cats will
bite in response to the sudden pain. It is necessary to be gentle to the
kitten (don't pull hard on a leg or tail, for instance) if it is still alive.
It is definitely possible to injure a kitten trying to aid in delivering
it. If the kitten is obviously dead then a little more force can be used
but the emphasis switches to being gentle to Mom so that she isn't injured.
Slowly rotating the kitten in a small arc in each direction can
sometimes free up a leg that is blocking passage of the kitten or allow a
kitten's head to be delivered if it is holding up progress

Here's something to read...it does appear that breech is more difficult. it may turn out ok, though, if this little one is still alive. I'm trying to find one of our really experienced breeders right now...try stimulating the area around the birth canal...let us know how it's going...

The Second Stage of Labor in Cats


The second stage of labor begins with straining. Sometimes the queen will go into her litter pan and squat but do nothing. Some queens will produce a great deal of elimination to clear their systems before delivery. Young, inexperienced queens will also sometimes deliver their kittens in the litter pan - a very messy, bad thing when it happens - so when the second stage begins I bring in a new, clean box and I use paper toweling in it instead of litter. If she delivers there - no problem - the kittens won't be all covered with litter. If she urinates in the pan, it is easily cleaned. You will be able to both see and feel the muscles of the abdomen contract as the straining becomes more pronounced. To assist in the delivery, the vaginal opening will have enlarged and the vagina will be well lubricated. Though a cat will rest between contractions, the contractions will come closer and closer together as the kitten leaves one of the horns of the uterus and begins the trip into the birth canal. Some books will tell you that most kittens come "head first" - it would be nice if it were true. A normal birth (head first delivery) only occurs about 50% of the time with breech births (butt first delivery) being quite common and no call for alarm unless the queen is tired. Hopefully, your girl will deliver her first kitten headfirst; rear first is a more difficult delivery, especially for the first kitten in the first litter. Once the head is out, the rest of the kitten comes without too much trouble. Tail end first means the large rib cage has to come first and it is more difficult to deliver. Head first or rear first, the first thing you will see is a yellowish colored bubble emerging from the birth canal or some portion of the kitten covered by the sac of membranes. Once the kitten is out you will probably find it is still pretty closely connected to the mother by the cord to the placenta (or "afterbirth") which she should expel fairly quickly. She probably will begin to lick the kitten right away but may be more concerned with washing herself, especially if it is her first litter. Either way, break the sac over the face of the kitten and begin to rub it lightly with a small, clean cloth such as a face cloth or paper towel. If it is wiggling and making noise you have time for her to expel the afterbirth. If the kitten seems too quiet and lethargic, rub firmly but gently with the washcloth to stimulate the kitten to breathe. You may also have to hold the kitten between the palms of your two hands, head down, and swing briskly back and forth, pendulum fashion. I find bending over and swinging the kitten between my legs is most convenient. Stop and continue rubbing and swinging until it is obvious the kitten is breathing on it's own.

Good job, such a relief!

Make sure to put food and water really near her when she gets done so she doesn't have to worry about leaving them.

OMG! I am glad things are going better. I can't wait to hear the update. I hope she has all her kittens safely.

Gosh, I wish I'd seen this sooner.
I would have said to calm down, she's feeding off of your anxious vibes.
I would have also said that my Sadie labored for a few hours before we saw any real action. The contractions have to push the baby into position, they don't just fall out, lol.
With my Mao, the babies were so big, and she was pushing while she laid on her back like a human (weird, I know!), She was grunting and moaning and I held her legs for her, like she was a human. It was very intense. But we have the strongest bond now, it's hard to explain.
I am glad everything seems to be going okay now. Give us an update as sson as you can.

congrats to you and the new momma - you did a great job!
Please have her spayed ASAP, so she (or you) will never go through this again... for momma and babies!

So glad to hear things turned out well. Please keep us posted.

I have seen many tabbies born, and they do usually look black at first, until they're dried off.

Yes, PLEASE get her spayed soon, so she won't have to ever struggle through another experience like this one. You're lucky she survived this time- I wouldn't chance it!

I can't wait to see the white one with orange spots- they always make such cute kittens! (is there really an ugly kitten though? honestly...) Congrats on everything finally turning out the way you hoped- if possible, however, I would still take her to the vet when you think she's done JUST to make sure there are no more, like a big one or a dead one . I've heard that it's very common for something like that to happen with cats (seen it in dogs), and for it to go unseen until the mommy gets really sick... Who knows, it's possible unfortunately . Then again, I ain't know nothin' 'bout birthin' no babies! Never had to do it with cats (did it with horses, but I doubt that will help you here )

Can't wait to see the pictures!!! Hurry up and get back from work so you can take them!

I'm glad to hear everything turned out ok and that the kitties are healthy.

I agree with the others. PLEASE spay her before she gets pregnant again. It's not only to keep down the population explosion of unwanted cats, but also because it is HEALTHIER for the cat. Spaying reduces the probability of premature death due to uterine cancer and other health issues.

I'm glad everything turned out well for you.

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She'd hate this, but I have an idea...can you restrict her to a completely indoor room (a spare bathroom might work if you have one) so that if she gets out, she gets out into the house instead of outdoors?
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