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It's my pleasure! I'm so glad you were able to help deliver a healthy kitten safely! [emoji]128077[/emoji]
 
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So it's been 33 hours since Mina had her first kitten and 11 since her last. She has been eating very well. She doesn't seem to want to drink. Any suggestions, also she hasn't used the litter tray either. Is this normal??
 

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Completely normal. She ate the placentas, and her system is going through a lot. She will drink and use the litter pan when she is ready to! [emoji]128522[/emoji]
 
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Good to know, thats a relief. Thank you.
 

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Do you think there are anymore in there or is it just the three?
 
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A few hours ago I thought possibly yes as she was incessantly licking again and made noises like she had in labour but maybe just after pains!!?! I don't know for sure. I can't see any movement.
 

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Hmmm. Well, just wait it out i guess. It sounds to me like she's all done but i could be wrong. I know that's not really helpful lol so sorry about that.
 
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No problem. I've had a sleep and woke up and no change. They are all so sweet cuddled up together. I hope to get a decent photo to post today.
 
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Still unsure if she will have anymore kittens but doing well. No.1 born on Sunday at 87g is now 109g and no.2 born yesterday at 91g is 111g. Also, it appears Mina has urinated twice but not in the litter tray, just where she is lying. Is that Ok/normal!?

 
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Is she getting up to eat and to poop? Change the bedding for her. I'm wondering if it's pee or amniotic fluid. Can you smell it?
 
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She stands Up and walks to get to her food. Changed the bedding both times. She hasn't pooped yet. I didn't get to smell it. The first time there was loads so I just assumed she had urinated.
 

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Keep an eye on her. Cats do not usually urinate in their beds. If it continues, let me know.
 
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Will do. Thank you.
 
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We have litter tray success!! Only a wee but she sat in it for the best part of 5 minutes. She also had a little walk around the room and from what I could make out it doesn't look like she is pregnant, just saggy.
 

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This is a relief to hear. She must have just been exhausted. Give her a dish a day of KMR for the calcium and other nutrients.
 
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I certainly will do. I hope she drinks it, she still hasn't drank yet :-S
 
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We have success on the drinking.!! Yay!! I got up an hour ago. Gave Mina a plate of wet food which she gobbled up then straight to her water and had a massive drink. I'm dropping my son off at school in 15 mins and will go and get her some KMR as you suggested.
 
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The KMR went down a treat! One whole saucer. Thanks for that.!!
 
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