Is this normal after birthing....

kittypurr25

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I took momma in only a few days before she had her babies....due to this she was introduced to both canned and solid kitten food and boy did she chow down after she had her kittens.....well, this happened yesterday and i noticed when i got home from work today to check on them...momma "Sheala" had gotten sick a few times.....so this time i mixed her reg food with the kitten food to slowly get her tummy used to it....i plan on calling the vet to be on the safe side.....if she is sick i will def be taking her in to the vet.....anyone experience momma getting sick after birthing?
also i called my vet about the fleas and he said i could do nothing at such an early stage of their lives ...he suggested for me to get a flea comb and comb daily momma and kits....the problem is that i tried it on one of the kits but it is impossible with the amount,and texture of their fur , as well as their delicate wrinkled bodies....so i guess ill do momma and when they grow a bit more ill try again....any suggestions ????
 

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Did Momma eat any of the placentas? Sometimes that can be a little rich and cause stomach upset. Also, changing foods is a known culprit and both vomiting as well as diarrhea can result.

I don't have any advice to add to your vet's regarding the fleas on the babies. If you can pick them off with your hands, that's what I would do. Sorry I couldn't be more help with that.

Best of luck,

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i called the vet and he said to call if she is still doing this...i am going to slow the kitten and mix more reg food until she gets used to it....i didnt think about the placenta and im sure that has a lot to do with it as well.......thank u sooooooo much..............love this site!!!!!!!!!!
 
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