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Micha is a rescued stray - got her as a severely malnourished kitten. As we apparently misread her actual age, she managed to get pregnant before I had her fixed. She had a litter of 4, but only one survived.
My vet here in Chihuahua suggested that we let her nurse the kitten for 6 to 8 weeks before neuturing. When I brought her, she then said that she preferred for her milk to dry up before operating. So I gave little Zack to his new owner (he is doing VERY well with her!), as I had to go out of town.
I arrived yesterday, just a few days beyond the three-week limit with plans to bring her first thing this morning. BUT!!!!!
I arrived to find her NURSING FIVE NEWBORN KITTENS!!! When I left, she had gained weight, but I figured she was just regaining the weight she lost while nursing! So anyways, it became apparent that it really is a complete MYTH that cats don't get pregnant while nursing!! Micha, then, got pregnant a mere month after giving birth.
The good news is that this litter seems VERY healthy, feisty little fur balls with clear noses and eyelids. The complication: Micha is an exclusively outdoor cat. (It would take too long to explain all the reasons why, please believe me that it is necessary, and avoid responding with suggestions to keep her inside...). So, then, what is the earliest I can have her fixed?
Thanks!
My vet here in Chihuahua suggested that we let her nurse the kitten for 6 to 8 weeks before neuturing. When I brought her, she then said that she preferred for her milk to dry up before operating. So I gave little Zack to his new owner (he is doing VERY well with her!), as I had to go out of town.
I arrived yesterday, just a few days beyond the three-week limit with plans to bring her first thing this morning. BUT!!!!!
I arrived to find her NURSING FIVE NEWBORN KITTENS!!! When I left, she had gained weight, but I figured she was just regaining the weight she lost while nursing! So anyways, it became apparent that it really is a complete MYTH that cats don't get pregnant while nursing!! Micha, then, got pregnant a mere month after giving birth.
The good news is that this litter seems VERY healthy, feisty little fur balls with clear noses and eyelids. The complication: Micha is an exclusively outdoor cat. (It would take too long to explain all the reasons why, please believe me that it is necessary, and avoid responding with suggestions to keep her inside...). So, then, what is the earliest I can have her fixed?
Thanks!