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Pregancy in young concerned about age of mother.
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It looks a little premature. i don't see fur on the ears. it could just be because the kitten is white and the fur is wet. Keep an eye on it.
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She may still be in labor. Most cats won't nurse the kittens until they are done or taking a break.
Typical, she is too preoccupied to nurse just yet.
Handsome Kitty is right, she is probably still in the process of having more kittens and isn't going to nurse just yet. Just keep the kitten warm and close to mom for now. It's hard to get a good look at white kittens when they're born until they have been cleaned up really well. Hope it's okay!
How are things going? Is everything okay?
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Another to come! I can feel it on the inside. We are keeping them all! We have to get them fixed though!! But first mom! I am so happy she wanted us here, I was not sure because we have not known her that long! I almost think she waited for me! She is letting me hand feed her in between births. I wonder if she was dropped off out here? The other cats around are feral as they avoid humans. Her last contractions are weird though. Kind of jerky?
What's going on now??
Yes, how are things now? The lack of fur may indicate a bit of prematurity. Are they all latching and nursing? You'll still want mom treated for her URI, and possibly kittens. Please update when you can! [emoji]128522[/emoji]
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Feeding her KMR and kitten food in the box as she does not want to leave. The last cream one born is by far the smallest. The cream ones are the smallest. The gray one is the biggest. They are all active. She growls occasionally for no reason? Not when we are close.. Otherwise purring.
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Are they all latched and nursing? They still may develop a URI if mom has one and passes it on. And mom may still need treatment for her discharge, but glad kittens seem healthy for now. What a relief! [emoji]128522[/emoji]
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Glad they have arrived! Now you can work on getting mommy healthy for those babies. Congrats on the new additions! [emoji]128516[/emoji]
Definitely keep a close eye and be prepared to supplement.Yes but the weakest one needs constant reattaching.
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Okay, keep up the watch. This one may need supplementing if not attaching and nursing well. Sometimes, supplementing in the first 24 hours results in a stronger baby who then latches better, rather than becoming a fading kitten.
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Weigh them in front of mom. Make sure you put the scale on a solid surface.
Try to at least weigh the 2 smallest babies, and offer supplemental feeding. They appear to need it.
