I'm new here! Hello! I took in a stray who I have been feeding for months 3 weeks ago, and according to the vet she was due in 10-15 days. Today is day 15. I am wondering if their are any other symptoms that aren't listed online. Ya know, the typical ones? Anyone notice anything else that may indicate she is close? Almost all her nipples are out now. She is small and only a year in a half, so I feel like she only has maybe 2 or 3 kittens. Should I cut the hair around her nipples that aren't popped out all the way? She is very big and clearly uncomfortable. These kittens have been kicking her non-stop! You can see them poking out across the room!! I have prepared as much as I could and stocked up on everything I may need! She seems to have been breathing a little heavier than usual. But she has been eating. She keeps changing sides whens he sleeps, but she is still sleeping pretty well. She just can't seem to get comfortable. Always moving from place to place. I am nervous I might sleep through something!! Should I worry yet that she hasn't given birth?? Anything else I can look for or check?
I am also curious about kitten death. I have read on here and other sites whole litters dying or just one or 2 kittens dying. Is their ANY way to prevent this from happening? I know with a genetic reason their probably isn't - but anything else I can look out for? Our cat we've had for years passed away a few weeks ago, and I'm just not sure I can handle death! I'm in this for the long haul but I'm just curious if their is anything I should do or notice or look out for that can ensure these kittens will live nice long lives! Any advice would be great please!! I am so nervous about this! So anxious! So worried I won't be able to handle it, or I will do something wrong, or god forbid Aurora decides to reject them or be a so-so mother!! I've done so much research but any first hand knowledge would help. Everything on the internet is the same. Ya know? Like everyone just copied and pasted the same article all over the place.
I am also curious about kitten death. I have read on here and other sites whole litters dying or just one or 2 kittens dying. Is their ANY way to prevent this from happening? I know with a genetic reason their probably isn't - but anything else I can look out for? Our cat we've had for years passed away a few weeks ago, and I'm just not sure I can handle death! I'm in this for the long haul but I'm just curious if their is anything I should do or notice or look out for that can ensure these kittens will live nice long lives! Any advice would be great please!! I am so nervous about this! So anxious! So worried I won't be able to handle it, or I will do something wrong, or god forbid Aurora decides to reject them or be a so-so mother!! I've done so much research but any first hand knowledge would help. Everything on the internet is the same. Ya know? Like everyone just copied and pasted the same article all over the place.