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Is 6-7 months to young to be a kittyMom?
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Confession - many of our barn cats were mothers from 6-12 months old with little problems. But in general you are taking a 50/50 chance on problems that young. They may not take care of the kittens, they may have too many and you'll have to help bottle feed, etc.
While they CAN have kittens at a young age, its not recommended. Depending on how far along, the vet still can spay her even if she's pregnant. IMO its better to spay now then to go thru the pregnancy and worry about problems or finding good homes.
BTW a 6 month old kitten is about the equivalant of a teenager (14-15 yrs old) so they can have kittens ok.
If she was given shots and it was not a killed vaccine, the kittens could be stillborn or deformed!
While they CAN have kittens at a young age, its not recommended. Depending on how far along, the vet still can spay her even if she's pregnant. IMO its better to spay now then to go thru the pregnancy and worry about problems or finding good homes.
BTW a 6 month old kitten is about the equivalant of a teenager (14-15 yrs old) so they can have kittens ok.
If she was given shots and it was not a killed vaccine, the kittens could be stillborn or deformed!
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Hey All, I just wanted to let you know that I took little kitten to the vet this morning (was the 1st day I could procure vehicle and not have to be at work at the same time). They spayed her, there were 2 fetuses, and she is groggy but fine! Now she just needs a name and a forever home! Until then, she stays here and is "the kitten".
I am thankful for all the great advice, thanks so much everyone!
I am thankful for all the great advice, thanks so much everyone!
I am so glad she is ok and wont have to have another miserable heat cyle poor girl we all hate those even us human females
Our farm adopts stray cats and almost everyone of them has had kittens as soon as their bodies would allow. I wouldn't worry about your kitty. The only thing I've noticed about young mothers is that they aren't always the best of parents the first time around. To be honest....they wouldn't be able to produce if their bodies didn't think they were ready.
I hope your kitty finds a good home, good luck to her!
I hope your kitty finds a good home, good luck to her!
I am so glad you got her done, good luck in finding her a home now.
Would you like a listing of low-cost spay/neuter clinics in your area?
