Premature delivery and still pregnant? (Warning: graphic image)

maraar

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Our cat is pregnant, I'm not sure when she's due, but I felt a kitten move last night. This morning I pulled a purse out of my armoire and out fell what seemed to be a newly delivered kitten. I had to really think to try and figure this out; she had a litter about 8 months ago, and I've been meaning to get her fixed (please don't bash me for not having done so). Just about 2 weeks ago I noticed she's pregnant. The baby in my closet was soft, with no signs of decomposition or insects; it looks like she delivered it, maybe stillborn, then ate the limbs and face?! I apologize for the graphic imagery, but I really would like some insight if anyone is able to offer it. We adopted this cat from the yard; I live in Tunisia, and have not yet connected with a vet, as my language skills are weak, and I'm a working widow with a debilitating aoto immune disease and 3 kids; I am normally a very responsible pet owner, and I know I should have had her fixed by now, so please don't judge me too harshly. Thanks in advance for any usefull advice.
 
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The situation is not that rare.   They have pauses in delivery, hours or days.  They can also deliver a premature kittens,  dead born or dying very soon, and deliver the rest several days later.  With a little luck healthy.

That dead kitten they will try and carry away and hide, and if its not possible, they do eat it up.   In nature, they dont want to draw predators on them to the nest.

And what you shall do?   Look and observe her closely.  If she seems healthy, no especial problems save that pregnancy she has, no fever, no pus, no bleeding - you can wait and see.   Some watery discharges may be OK, but not real blood.    Pantinting  just a short while - she may have some precontractions.  Panting the whole time -  you dont want to have a long prolonged labor.

Tunisia, eh?   So it is probably hot?  Try to help her with the heat as well you can...  And she shall of course have a lot to drink. Water and perhaps some goat milk.

IF you notice  she IS in troubles - try to get her to a vet, if it is possible...

The situation is  touchy, as you understand, but with a little luck, and if God so will, everything may turn luckily.

Good luck!
 
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