Help, My Cat's Having Kittens

Still nursing the first three. She's resting. She's having some contractions and I see the kitten/ and or other kittens moving inside her. I thought I'd let her be for a few minutes. She seems very relaxed, not anxious.

She's always been a calm cat. She doesn't seem to mind me being there.

I thought something was weird this evening because she kept following me around and wanting to be petted. She has been 'offish' for a few days prior, moving away if I tried to pet her.

Plus, she didn't eat a lot today. And whatever room I went to, she would follow me around and meow and meow. She's doesn't normally meow at me a lot unless she's hungry. So I gave her food and fresh water, but that didn't seem to satisfy her.

I kept thinking, 'is something going on here?' Then, she jumps up on my son's bed and has that first kitten. I think she's a good mother.

And I'm feeling much better now. I was anxious at first. lol But she's doing great, so that has calmed me.

thanks everyone!

mrsd

Just please keep the babies warm- I can't stress that enough. Also start feeding mom about 5 times a day, give her kitten food- even make her kitten glop so that she can replenish her body. Feed her small amounts every time and keep the food and the litter pan far enough away from the kittens but close enough she doesn't have to lose sight of her babies. Of course don't put the food water and litter pan in the same close area- health hazards could occur-

Just had number four.

Has had number five. Not sure if there are any more or not. I moved the other three to the box, just so she could deal with the last two. I warmed a few towels and put them in there with them to keep them warm. They are sleeping.

She decided to have these kittens in my youngest sons room (my two year old) and he is having trouble sleeping elsewhere. Has always been the kind of kid that if he's not in his bed, in his room, he can't sleep. He's been a terrible distraction. I'm looking for duct tape now. Just kidding, please don't respond...

I'm going to sign off. I will post pics later on. Thanks to whomever is still awake in Cat Land.

mrsd

Congrats on the five kittens- I can't wait to see pics! I'm guessing it's some early time in the AM where you are, but if you can stay up with her and until you're confident she's finished. Also please if you notice she's pushing and not producing anything, don't hesitate to call your 24 hour vet. That is, if you told the vet your cat was having kittens at least a week prior to the due date. I like hissy can't stress enough, just keep those babies warm.

Well done.

Sam.

Dear WellingtonCats,
She's acting tired. All five are doing fine, tugging and pulling as they nurse. I've moved her water and food into the room, as well as the litter box, that I cleaned before moving. She deserves a fresh start after her hard work.

Grayce is a tabby, and all five look like tabbies to me--three light gray, and two darker gray.

I'm going to check out the kitty glop recipe and then get some sleep. It's 5:02, almost an 1 1/2 since the last one. She acts peaceful, tired but peaceful. I think she's finished.

Once again, thanks so much to all who responded. It was good to have the support, and I am grateful.

mrsd

Mrs D, congratulations on the new arrivals! I'm sorry I wasn't here to help but you got wonderful advice from Hissy, Gaye and Sam the whole way through.

Awww, congratulations to you new family!

Would love to see some pics

2 years ago, my cat Lucy had 5 kittens, I was more nervouse than she was!

Glad to read both of you came through all right. Congrats on the new family! Also after these babies are weaned, please spay this mom. Takes a lot out of them to keep having litters-

Post pics when you can, would love to see them!

MrsD:

Is it normal for the mother cat to want me to be with her? If I leave the room, she comes and meows after me. If I go into the bedroom with the kittens, she'll get in the box and rest.

All five seem to be doing well, meowing and eating.
Grayce has also eaten (a little) and is drinking water. I haven't seen her use the litter pan yet.

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What Grayce is doing is completely normal, although most likely a tad difficult for you. If it becomes a problem, it is OK for you to put a litter box and her food in the room (as far apart as possible as cats don't like to eat near where they eliminate), close the door and go about your business while Grayce is in the room with her kittens. Be sure to visit her often but it's OK for you not to be there all the time. Once you have some time to sit with her, open the door so she can choose to be with you or have a wander around the house.

How are the babies now?

Congrats for acting calm throughout the whole time, I know it's hard, but I've found that if you're nervous then the cats can sense that.

Sam

Wonderful! Good job at keeping it together during an exciting and sometimes stressful time!

This is Grayce with her kittens, about twelve hours after she had delivered. She looks tired.

I took a close up of one of the kittens--one of the lighter colored ones. My son thinks their faces look like a cartoon drawing.

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! how sweeeet congrats!

Adorable!

Oh what sweeties. A bunch of tabbies, huh? Cute!

Good luck with them.