8-9 Month Old Kitten is Pregnant (Help Required!)

sarthur2 said:

There are issues though - bleeding and lack of eating!

I thought you said she was already 65 days the other day. I'm perplexed that the vet does not think surgery necessary since the kitten is fully developed and mom continues to bleed. Especially since she is showing no signs of going into labor. The fact she's barely eating concerns me as well. She must not feel well.

Most pregnant cats do not bleed at all until they begin giving birth, and they eat heartily until then as well. I hope she's okay. I'm very concerned though.

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Why of course, those are issues. But what I'm saying is, everything else has been going right. The vet estimated around 65. Not only was it one vet, but about four others, too (on the no c-section). I was perplexed as well. They said that it's almost certain we'd lose the kit. She eats, it's just that she won't always finish the entire bowl as she used to. I'm giving her a variety of foods, and sometimes in great quantities, just because she's pregnant. If she were her old self? She'd lick and swallow down every piece of it. It takes a bit more effort getting her to eat the majority or until there's only a few pieces of kibble. Also, at times, I can feel them kick when I gently rest my head on her or snuggle up. Her temperature hadn't gotten lower, although her blood levels seem to have fixed themselves a bit.

Krissy Marissy said:

I'm not sure how a cat bleeding for days is going smoothly, but I hope they're right.

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It's not. But, everything else is. It seems as if nobody is able to pinpoint the exact reason(s) as to why such is happening. I've already visited the vet plenty of times, done research, gone on forums, etc. There's not much I can really do about it. Her bleeding does persist, though it appears to have gone down from how it had been previously. That's a bit of a relief.

Dimples said:

Sending you Love and Praying for your fur babies♡

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Thank you for your kindness and concern. It's very appreciated.

What do you mean when you say they are "almost certain you'd lose the kitten?" During the c-section? Is that what they meant?

You should NOT lose a kitten during a section. It's done to SAVE mom AND the kitten. You may lose the kitten if this goes on too long though. You could lose mom too.

Perhaps you should get another opinion.

sarthur2 said:

What do you mean when you say they are "almost certain you'd lose the kitten?" During the c-section? Is that what they meant?

You should NOT lose a kitten during a section. It's done to SAVE mom AND the kitten. You may lose the kitten if this goes on too long though. You could lose mom too.

Perhaps you should get another opinion.

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Yes, that is what they had meant. They told me that she and her kit appear to be stable. If any further issues come along the way, that I should return to them (if open) or an emergency clinic. The longest that it'll wait is until next week, for that's when the appointment is. By then, that should be overdue. The kitten is fully developed and practically ready. Literally everything about her is perfect at the moment, aside from the bleeding and lack of eating. I would get another opinion, but the other vet that I've had a great experience with is completely filled up for appointments. Also, I don't think I'd be able to make do with the costs of yet another + the things that they'd do + a followup. I've already done it thrice. But if worst comes to worst, and she needs that surgery, I will most definitely bring her in.

I'm telling you, this happened not long ago and it turned out badly for momma and kittens. I'd really urge you to not let them allow this to continue. I'm often surprised that these vets do not take a bleeding pregnant cat more seriously until it's nearly too late. They just say to wait it out and I've yet to see a happy result in doing so [emoji]128546[/emoji]

Krissy Marissy said:

I'm telling you, this happened not long ago and it turned out badly for momma and kittens. I'd really urge you to not let them allow this to continue. I'm often surprised that these vets do not take a bleeding pregnant cat more seriously until it's nearly too late. They just say to wait it out and I've yet to see a happy result in doing so [emoji]128546[/emoji]

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Would you mind going in depth about that mum and her kittens? I'm genuinely curious. I myself don't think things will go so great. But, who am I to tell them that? I'm really stressed and worried. Perhaps a few more days wouldn't hurt? I'm unsure. About 5 vets had told me that they do not recommend it (at the most recent place).

WHY are the vets against the c-section? You've not said.

Geez ... do they expect her to go into labor? Probably not going to happen.

I've said everything I can say to convince you that your cat needs a c-section right now to save her and her kitten. Next week gets very iffy. What day do they want to see her?

Is this about money? You've mentioned it a lot. You may end up saving money, but you may lose your cat and/or the kitten. I hope not. [emoji]128533[/emoji]

sarthur2 said:

WHY are the vets against the c-section? You've not said.

Geez ... do they expect her to go into labor? Probably not going to happen.

I've said everything I can say to convince you that your cat needs a c-section right now to save her and her kitten. Next week gets very iffy. What day do they want to see her?

Is this about money? You've mentioned it a lot. You may end up saving money, but you may lose your cat and/or the kitten. I hope not. [emoji]128533[/emoji]

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They're against it because everything seems well minus those two issues, and they believe that we should wait a bit.

Perhaps they do.

Believe me, I've asked. But when you've got 5 vets on your tail, saying no, it doesn't exactly feel so good. They'd probably tell me that I've been browsing the web for awhile, if I dare bring this up.

They plan on seeing her Saturday, early into the afternoon.

This isn't about money. I'd much rather lose anything than both Hallie and her kitten. They're very dear to me. I've mentioned it once more because of the suggestion of getting yet another opinion. Besides, I'm not the only one investing into this. They'd merely say it's either normal or abnormal.. I'm already aware that it is abnormal. Besides, the people that I'm currently with seem quite well.

I can't find the one I'm thinking of, but this one was kinda similar [emoji]128532[/emoji] and she wasn't bleeding as much.

http://www.thecatsite.com/t/318922/i-think-gracies-in-labor-please-help#post_4002126

Where are you located? By next Saturday, good grief, who knows what will happen?

I could give you tons of examples of waiting too long, cats bleeding, kittens dying, vets saying this and that, as well as positive outcomes from timely c-sections.

It's up to you now. Good luck!

sarthur2 said:

Where are you located? By next Saturday, good grief, who knows what will happen?

I could give you tons of examples of waiting too long, cats bleeding, kittens dying, vets saying this and that, as well as positive outcomes from timely c-sections.

It's up to you now. Good luck!

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There's going to be risks and chances despite whatever I do.

Things could go wrong with the c-section, things could go wrong with waiting too long, things could go wrong with her birthing at this very moment and vice versa.

I'll wait a few days.

I really do recommend that you read the thread posted in post #50. I was thinking of it too.

Krissy Marissy said:

I can't find the one I'm thinking of, but this one was kinda similar [emoji]128532[/emoji] and she wasn't bleeding as much.

http://www.thecatsite.com/t/318922/i-think-gracies-in-labor-please-help#post_4002126

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It does seem very familiar. Thank you for sharing this with me.

I am lost. 5 vets say no surgery, then many of you tell me to. Considering the fact that the kitten appears to be fully developed and she can birth any second now.. I don't think the surgery would hurt. But, the vets are really skeptical about it and say no. The main one says she is going on vacation all next week.. I'll be seeing a different person, the one who's been doing her ultrasounds at the place. Should I wait it out a few more days? Perhaps call and ask to speak with the vet himself and ask questions? Reschedule my appointment? I just want the best for Hallie and her kitten. I don't want anything bad to happen to them. She shouldn't even be bleeding, I don't get why they can't figure it out. I don't even think they'd allow for me to jump to surgery like that. And it is likely that I'd do the spay with it, so she'd have to stay overnight. That makes me feel uncomfortable, knowing I won't be there for her when she needs me most.. She's my world. I'm torn between all of these things.

They told me they can both die, that's why I am so anxious and seemingly reluctant. The thing is, we don't know exactly when it all began. What if it's too soon or too late? They can only estimate.. Also, the kitten is in the middle. Not too low or in the birth canal. Will that affect anything?

I don't get why you are still asking. You obviously have doubts. If it were my cat, I'd be insisting on a surgery to get the healthy kitten out and spare mom the suffering. The vet said the kitten was 65 days, according to you. That means it's ready.

Those of us who have answered have all told you the same thing - don't wait. Your cat will be fine and so will the kitten if you do it now.

Not sure what you are afraid of. It sounds like you need to talk to the actual vet. I thought you had. Something is not right here. Feel like I'm not getting the whole picture.

I do want to say that it can be an emotional decision to make. Your inertia could be caused by your fears, but those same fears can result in a worse outcome.

It may be less traumatic for you to wait, but worse for your kitty and her baby. Sometimes we have to confront our fears, take a deep breath, and trust that our decision is for the best for our loved ones.

sarthur2 said:

I don't get why you are still asking. You obviously have doubts. If it were my cat, I'd be insisting on a surgery to get the healthy kitten out and spare mom the suffering. The vet said the kitten was 65 days, according to you. That means it's ready.

Those of us who have answered have all told you the same thing - don't wait. Your cat will be fine and so will the kitten if you do it now.

Not sure what you are afraid of. It sounds like you need to talk to the actual vet. I thought you had. Something is not right here. Feel like I'm not getting the whole picture.

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I did speak, I'm just really worried that something could go wrong as they had told me. I did speak to her. She told me to wait and all.  You're all getting the whole picture. 5 people who work in that profession have said no, that's all. I'll call them up sometime soon.

You need another opinion. You need a different vet. Five people astounds me all having the same opinion.