Starting labor?

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Originally Posted by olskoolnodoubtr

None of the vets are open right now. I did call an er vet though and they told me the same thing and that it could last up to a week. She has meowed at me a few times today. I caught her peeing in her box though on her blanket I JUST got done washing for her. Is she marking it as hers?
It isn't without the realm of normal behavior for an expectant Momma cat to mark her nest, especially if the blankets were just washed. She sounds like she is very close to having her babies ... just keep a close eye on her and get Hubby to clean that litter box quick-smart.
 
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He finally cleaned it out tonight. I only had to ask him every 20 minutes.
 

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Originally Posted by olskoolnodoubtr

If I could clean it myself, I would. But I can't because I'm pregnant. I've told him the same thing about using a full potty.
Of course you can. Just wash your hands afterward. You actually have to ingest cat feces for any problems to develop, and that is only if your cats have toxoplasmosis (the vast majority do not have it). Wear rubber gloves if you want added protection. But since anyone who has any sense washes up after handling kitty litter, there is no need to worry at all.
 
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Yeah I was wondering how you get it from simply changing the litter and cleaning it. TY.
 

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Originally Posted by semiferal

Of course you can. Just wash your hands afterward. You actually have to ingest cat feces for any problems to develop, and that is only if your cats have toxoplasmosis (the vast majority do not have it). Wear rubber gloves if you want added protection. But since anyone who has any sense washes up after handling kitty litter, there is no need to worry at all.
Gosh I thought it was more from inhaling rather than getting the toxo on teh hands. It isn't airborne once its stirred up? Maybe I'm thinking to much like spores from a fungus or something.

I hope your baby delivers soon.
 

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i know this going to sound little mad but you can buy bags to go in litter tray so all you have to do is lift them up and throw it away
 
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I tried that once. The cats shredded the bags. I've been cleaning it lately. I gave up on asking my hubby.
 

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Bags don't work for us either. A good litter makes life easier though as it keeps the box clean and we never have to do full dumps and cleanings. Its just scoop into the toilet and all done. (Worlds Best Cat Litter - litterally is except for the price)
 

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Originally Posted by bengalbabe

has your cat had kittens yet?
Also wondering about that..

Anyhow, I was reading this, and I had also thought it was Airborn toxins that are bad for pregnant humans. I think it has something to do with the ammonia. I had a cat when I was pregnant and scince my man "doesnt do that" (referring to cleaning the litter box), I had to. I used rubber gloves, and also invested in some face mask things that the doctors wear. YOu can get them at any hardware store.

I ended up having toxemia, which developed into pre-eclampsia, which the doctors have no explanation why that happens. There is no cause for it yet. But when I went into labor, my body was rejecting my baby, and I had to be induced, and givin all this stuff to make me deliver faster, because my body was literally killing my baby inside of me. It was terrifing. I personally think it has to do with cleaning the hamsters cage, and the litter box, but that's me, and I have no award for figuring that out or anything, but if i ever get pregnant again, I will NOT be cleaning the litter box.
Just "in case" that may have been the cause.
 
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Not yet. But I can finally see the babies moving around in her tummy. They're moving around a LOT more than before. I'm going to try to get her in to the vet sometime this week for a check up if at all possible. If they have to do anything, I might have to see an er vet as the other vet offices here won't take payments. Or hope for a miracle. =)
 

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er vets wont take payments either.
The babies do tend to get super active right before/during the time momma cat goes into labor.
 
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Yeah that's what I was told. I know she was eating this morning when we woke up. But I don't remember if I've seen her eat since then. Do all females stop eating completely within the last 24 hours? Or is that a just "in general" estimate?
 

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My girl eats whiles she is delivering - no lie. During her delivery of this last litter, I went into the kitchen to get her food and water dishes so they would be close by afterwards. I left for a moment again to get her a litter box to use and when I came back, she was noshing on her dry food while pushing a kitten out. *grin*
 

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It's certainly been a long time with no kittens after the discharge.... I hope everything goes ok.
I did have one of my siamese do that to me, she was carrying a huge litter (for a siamese) of 8 kittens, and went 5 days overdue, all the while an occasional bit of discharge keeping me awake day and night with worry.
After several vet visits, she eventually had the babies but 2 had brain damage, from lack of oxygen we think. I had wanted the vet to do a c section, but the vet felt the kittens were not due yet because of their small size. I had been breeding for 10 years by that point and certainly knew something was wrong. I had the momma spayed at a different vet and never went back to the other vet again.
I really hope you'll find a way to get your cats spayed and nuetered. The inital cost may seem large, but it's not if you look at the overall health benefits for your cats. The vet bill will be a whole lot bigger if for example your cat ends up with a uterine infection, or your male ends up with testicular cancer. If you stretch a few hundred dollars over the many years of joy and love your cats can give you, it's nothing really.
 
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We are def getting Kitty fixed once my hubby gets his tax return. He told me of a clinic he once took one of his male cats to (a few years ago) and had him fixed for 100. As for Molly, I'm scared it'll get to the point where we'll have to sign her over to spca. Don't get me wrong, I know it would be for the best. But I love the cat. She was our first pet together. And she was my snuggle buddy while I was preggy with my first baby. So it will be extremely heartbreaking if we have to give her away. Her safety is more important though. I emailed the er vet out here and am waiting to hear back.
 

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I hope you don't have to give her up, you can also contact rescue groups, I'm sure there must be a lot of them in NY, who would probably be happy to help you get your cat spayed rather than have to give her up.

Does someone have any rescue contacts handy?
 

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Here is what I could find for your area.

Erie County Spay and Neuter Assistance Program Buffalo NY area
716-652-1359 or 716-821-1827

Animal Birth Control Society of Western NY
Buffalo NY
716-873-4500
Provides discount certificates for pets of low income residents. Call for information.
 
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