Mama Kitty worn out, need advice now!!

Kittens are close to 4 weeks old (july 9th). All Seven (6 are hers and 1 orphan) kittens are healthy, plump and thriving. I've noticed today some of them are very vocal and meowing alot. Mama seems exhausted. I have them in two large cages, but now that the kittens are mobile she cannot seem to get away. I am feeding her canned food twice a day and kitten chow is available all the time, I've been giving her KMR for added nutrients. Should I take her out and give her a break for a while, or take kittens out...Mama cat does not like my other cats.If i should seperate them , How long? I do see her feed ing them, she is just soo skinny and frail looking.. what should I do?? I think I am going to have my vet look at her tomorrow..Im kinda worried.

Yes, you can surely try with giving her a break sometimes.

They are almost 4 weeks, you can try to begin give them normal kitten food, so they will begin to eat on their own.  It will help her quite a lot as soon as they begin with that.  (although she must do some extra washing - the first times is messy for them... they are literally going through the food)

How is it, is salomonella in eggs a problem in your country?  If not, raw yolk of the eggs is very useful to mix with her food. 

You can also try with extra calcium. Normally it isnt necessary, but here...  Youghurt, cheese. Goat milk.

NOT common cow milk as many cats are sensible to it.  But youghurt and cheese is OK.

Good you are consulting your vet.

Good luck!

I agree with Stefan - try them with some liquidy milky foods (but as said, not cows milk as it may upset their stomachs). Smear some on their paws and mouths and they will gradually realise they like it, though probably not at once. Also a little mashed up kitten food in goat milk or water - again rub it on their gums to give them the taste. And yes, you are doing right by giving mama all the nourishment you can.

Now the kittens are mobile they need more room than a cage to explore in and play.  And she needs as much to eat as she wants / can - she is feeding 7 kittens, it takes a lot of energy.  The kittens also need the opertunity to start investigating her food.  Putting several shallow dishes down will let them do that.

Thankyou for all your answers, I think I am going to move them to a small spare room. Mama Kitty is eating and drinking water and KMR, I don't think its a good idea to give her raw eggs. I think she is just exhausted. This is the reason I am so big on spay and neuter. Yes, the kittens are cute, but there r just to many and its stressful on mama!! I found this kitty outside and took her in. She will be spayed as soon as the kittens are weaned. I just found another pregnant cat. I don't know what i am going to do with her. She is in our city shelter for now.

i feed her canned and she has dry kitten chow

in her bowl all the time, I refill it as soon as she eats!

StefanZ said:

Yes, you can surely try with giving her a break sometimes.

They are almost 4 weeks, you can try to begin give them normal kitten food, so they will begin to eat on their own.  It will help her quite a lot as soon as they begin with that.  (although she must do some extra washing - the first times is messy for them... they are literally going through the food)

How is it, is salomonella in eggs a problem in your country?  If not, raw yolk of the eggs is very useful to mix with her food. 

You can also try with extra calcium. Normally it isnt necessary, but here...  Youghurt, cheese. Goat milk.

NOT common cow milk as many cats are sensible to it.  But youghurt and cheese is OK.

Good you are consulting your vet.

Good luck!

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Salomonella is a problem...no raw eggs!