Help with mom cat

[Lilly-lux]

Hi, my cat had four kittens 4 days ago, one was born dead but other three appear to be doing fine. I am concerned about the mother. Her breathing seems to be quite fast occassionally and she is opening her mouth almost like trying to cool herself down. Second day after labour I took her to the vet to check her, after ultrasound they said that she is ok. But her breathing to me looks like something is not ok. Does anyone have any thoughts why is this happening? She is with kittens all the time, only when she needs to go to the bathroom she leaves them. Also she eats and drinks normally.

 

[ilovecats1112223330]

I dont know but perhaps you should record the breathing and show your vet maybe he may know how serious it really it. But good luck.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Give your vet a call, tell him what is going on, and ask about the possibility of low blood calcium, which can occur, especially after first litters. IF this is the issue, it is easily treatable.

 

[happykitty]

Can you get her some goat milk or kitten formula? she might have low calcium since she is working hard to feed her kittens.

 

[Mamanyt1953]

MOST stores carry goat milk. Here locally, it is generally in the baking products for some odd reason. It is canned, not refrigerated (until opening).

 

[Sarthur2]

Yes, this is the sign of very dangerous low calcium. She needs to drink full fat goats milk, kitten formula, yogurt, or cheese every day to rectify this. A vet can also give a calcium shot. How is she today?

 

[catsknowme]

Hypocalcemia is my first thought as well! You have already received the advice that I would give.. Please keep us updated!

 

[Sarthur2]

How is your cat doing today?

 

[Mamanyt1953]

Please...we're worried. How is she?