Accidental pregnancy

[krissy marissy]

Hartz has been rumored to make kittens sick.

Litter size varies by cat and each pregnacy. They say 3-4 is average.

Xray should only be done in late pregnancy, and only if needed.


As for the vet waiting on a spay, a year seems long...but you'd want her in good health beforehand if possible.

Kitten chow is great! You can give mom a serving of kmr daily. Also feed her wet food if she'll take it as well as dry. [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[krissy marissy]

When they declaw a cat they remove bone. It's very painful for kitty. We use soft paws and have no complaints.

 

[britty93]

Ok, we'll stay away from that brand, thank you. She hasn't had any issues with her pregnancy, so I think I'll just go along with her vet, and not have one done. She was sick, and severely emaciated when we got her, that could be why be wanted to wait to spay her. I'll get her favorite wet food then. We get some occasionally as a treat for her. What is KMR?

 

[britty93]

Omg, that's awful. Not doing that to her. She doesn't claw furniture or anything, she's really good about only using her scratching post. Plus, she's never scratched any of us, including the kids.

 

[krissy marissy]

Kmr is kitten milk replacer. It's the milk you'd supplement the kittens with if needed. Mom can have some too, but in moderation.

 

[britty93]

Got it. So, basically give to her, like one small serving once a day, or less than that? I never realized how stressful it could be caring for a pregnant cat [emoji]128560[/emoji]

 

[krissy marissy]

One serving is fine. Just too much and it'll upset her tummy. You'll be fine. [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[britty93]

Thank you so much. You've been so helpful. What all should we have on hand? I want to make sure that we stock up on everything now, that way when she has them, we aren't rushing to get all of the supplies. We're picking up the kitten milk either this week or next, depending on what they have in stock. Will the medicine syringes work? Because we have a ton that are still in their packages. The hair around her nipples is basically gone now, so she roughly has 5 weeks left, correct? Or is it 4? Also, while rubbing her belly earlier, she LOVES her belly to be rubbed, always has, my husband felt lumps, which we're assuming are the kittens, we didn't feel "kicks," but they were definitely there.

 

[britty93]

Without needles of course, I forgot to add that in there.

 

[talkingpeanut]

Yes, the lumps you're feeling are the kittens. When you buy kmr, look for powdered by PetAg. Avoid Hartz. The medicine syringes work well. You will also want to get a small scale that measures in grams.

 

[britty93]

Ok, that's what I thought. Yes, I have been warned away from Hartz. I'm not sure what they have in stock, so like I said, once I know, it'll either be this week or next, before we pick it up. I believe we have a scale that does weigh in grams, I'll have to ask my husband, just to make sure. Roughly, since we are able to feel where the babies are, how much longer does she have left? I'm very anxious/excited about these babies.

 

[britty93]

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• britty93
• May 25, 2016

This is the daddy. He's our neighbor's cat. I unfortunately cannot get him fixed, due to our neighbors.

 

[newkitties]

It's typically 2 to 3 weeks after you first feel/see movement that they come

 

[SeventhHeaven]

Have you considered a discreet kitty abortion?

 

[britty93]

We didn't feel movement, or see it, but we felt where they were. And a discreet kitty abortion? Our vet won't spay our cat while she's pregnant. 

 

[SeventhHeaven]

Some Vet clinics do some don't, some just charge extra. Sounds like you're going

through with pregnancy it's tough going back to back hope she makes it  OK 

 

[britty93]

This is her first pregnancy. And it's going to be her only pregnancy.

 

[SeventhHeaven]

Oh My Sincerest  Apologies!  

<---me

Jumped in at flea comb looked like babies in

photo 

 

  I was  

Great job all under your control

 

[britty93]

Ok. I was so confused. 

 But no, it's her  first and last pregnancy. No more babies for her! I'm a mess right now worrying about her.

 

[newkitties]

Well when you first start feeling movement, then I'd estimate 2 and a half weeks from there, give or take several days.