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I came home to no new vomit, which I thought was good, but she's ignoring her kittens. even as they SCREAMED.  In fact one came over to her, adn she jumped up on a chair.  I gave more ID- which she ate, and I started syringe feeding the babies who were SCREAMNG. As the Big (5 week old) kittens  have been showing a lot of interest in the Mama's food, we made a gruel of the milk and food, which they happily started lapping up. I also syringe fed them, as they took it much more easily.

I called the shelter- they told me to withold Naomi's food for a day. She's  drinking, which is good, They don't use the ER clinic, and our vet is closed. If  need to, i will take her to teh ER and  just absorb the cost- i ahv ea lot of friends and reader who are invested in these cats and will halp with vet care- I've been asked a few times.    

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It's hard to say. Hoping this will pass. It's good the kittens are eating the gruel and taking supplements from you. I sure hope mama feels better soon!
 
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I forgot to say taht she threw up about 15 minutes after eating projectile! 
 
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Could it be possible that she has mastitis? She's been nursing a big crew and it would be painful for her to nurse now. That would also cause a fever, which could cause the vomiting.

Yes, there are a lot of people who have your back. Do what you think best for her.
 
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DreamerRose said:
 
Could it be possible that she has mastitis? She's been nursing a big crew and it would be painful for her to nurse now. That would also cause a fever, which could cause the vomiting.

Yes, there are a lot of people who have your back. Do what you think best for her.
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I really don't think she has a fever. In fact, she feels COLD to me.  Her ears are cold, her tummy is cold, and she let me touch her nipples, which feel engorged.  :(

I'm going to check her every 1/2 hour or so and make sure she's all right. she' sNOT dehydrated, which I am so thankful for.
 
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A warm, damp compress on her tummy may offer relief to her engorged nipples. I agree it could be mastitis. Her being cold is not good. I think you should see a vet. [emoji]128528[/emoji]
 
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I have a call in to a freinds vet  The thing is, she WANTS to eat, is drinking, etc.   I put in a cat crate and separated her from the others for at least 24 hours.
 
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Wendydelmo said:
I came home to no new vomit, which I thought was good, but she's ignoring her kittens. even as they SCREAMED.  In fact one came over to her, adn she jumped up on a chair.  I gave more ID- which she ate, and I started syringe feeding the babies who were SCREAMNG. As the Big (5 week old) kittens  have been showing a lot of interest in the Mama's food, we made a gruel of the milk and food, which they happily started lapping up. I also syringe fed them, as they took it much more easily.

I called the shelter- they told me to withold Naomi's food for a day. She's  drinking, which is good, They don't use the ER clinic, and our vet is closed. If  need to, i will take her to teh ER and  just absorb the cost- i ahv ea lot of friends and reader who are invested in these cats and will halp with vet care- I've been asked a few times.    

Anyone have any ideas? 
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Can you not give the kitties to the other mum for feeding?
 
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I HATE logging in to news like this.  Let me know if there is anything I can do, besides light a candle for Mama Cat, which is done.
 
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I took her temp. 100.5. No engorged or hard or hot teats. She WANTS to eat, but cant keep stuff down. She just ate 3 bites of kibble, so, we will see. I had seperated her, but you guys rhink its the right thing to do? She meowed at me to let her out when i came down to take her temp.

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Oh, Wendy......please get her to a Vet today...please....even an ER vet... the poor thing must really be in pain. She is running away from her own kittens...((hugs))
 
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Artiemom said:
Oh, Wendy......please get her to a Vet today...please....even an ER vet... the poor thing must really be in pain. She is running away from her own kittens...((hugs))
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I just walked in to this:

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She ca.e over to one crying kitten, and cuddled it, then began to nurse it. Then, sweet, sweet Wynonna came over to help.
Is KMR rough on the tummy? I might give her some.

She ate a bit of kibble. Well see.
 
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