It's okay. It came out and she ate it already.
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Just wondering how long after you see babies moving will she have them :-)
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If they are always restless and crying then there may be a problem. But if they sleep and seem content then they are OK. But you should weigh them every day at the same time with a small scale that weighs in grams, then you can tell that they are gaining weight. You can buy one at a pharmacy or at Walmart.
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So she has had three she is really tired now the kittens are still trying to suckle but there not meowing to much how long should I wait to see if they are actually eating I'm a nervous wreck for them I do have some kitten milk and a dropper how
how can you tell if there is any more kittens in her sorry for all the questions
She is likely done birthing but may look and feel lumpy while her uterus shrinks back. Nursing helps that. They will be getting colostrum the first couple of days while the milk comes in. Try to relax.
Your best course of action is to weigh the kittens with a scale each day or even every 12 hours to start. A gain of 6-10 grams per day is good. Once you weigh them post the weights for us. If you see them latched and suckling they are probably okay. Some mewing is expected as they root around and mama kitty moves around too.
Your best course of action is to weigh the kittens with a scale each day or even every 12 hours to start. A gain of 6-10 grams per day is good. Once you weigh them post the weights for us. If you see them latched and suckling they are probably okay. Some mewing is expected as they root around and mama kitty moves around too.
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So she has had three she is really tired now the kittens are still trying to suckle but there not meowing to much how long should I wait to see if they are actually eating I'm a nervous wreck for them I do have some kitten milk and a dropper the first kitten is 85 grams the second is 90 grams and the third is 80 grams
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Yes, they can. It's called interrupted or delayed labor. She will birth it when she is ready.
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The kittens are on the smaller side of normal, but as long as they are latching and nursing they should begin to gain weight. Are they nursing well?
Weigh them again in 24 hours and let's see where they are.
It's okay to worry - we all do! It's normal to have concerns. That's why we're here.
Weigh them again in 24 hours and let's see where they are.
It's okay to worry - we all do! It's normal to have concerns. That's why we're here.
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There you go! The last baby is out!
No, not too small at all. Sounds like they are nursing well.
Get #4's weight after awhile.
The last baby is out!No, not too small at all. Sounds like they are nursing well.
Get #4's weight after awhile
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Wow! One more? Really! Oh my gosh! let us know!
let us know!
Yay!! The wait is over!
She can have more than one more in there too, with delays in between it's hard to tell by the tummy appearance but at some point you will know by her behavior and no movements in her tummy anymore.
Be sure she gets fresh water or a dish of kitten formula in between, it's alot of work for her to deliver even though they don't cry out and carry on as humans do!
They look gorgeous.
No worries about the milk coming, it will, they are getting colostrum at first anyway.
This often shows a weight loss the first day of weighing so don't panic with seeing this if you do.
She can have more than one more in there too, with delays in between it's hard to tell by the tummy appearance but at some point you will know by her behavior and no movements in her tummy anymore.
Be sure she gets fresh water or a dish of kitten formula in between, it's alot of work for her to deliver even though they don't cry out and carry on as humans do!
They look gorgeous.
No worries about the milk coming, it will, they are getting colostrum at first anyway.
This often shows a weight loss the first day of weighing so don't panic with seeing this if you do.
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So we had baby number five took a bit for he/she to breath but breathing fine now I am not seeing any more movement now in the tummy I have been trying to get get her to drink water but she is not interested she can barley keep her eyes open my poor Reina but kittens look great :-) hope mama will get some rest time soon thank you again everyone for all the help and quick responses you guys are life savers I think I would be a big wreck if it wasn't for this site :-) will post some more cute pics later :-) and number 5 was also 98 grams
Congrats and thanks for the weight on #5.
You can mix a beaten egg into her wet food for extra protein when she's ready to eat again. Pick up some KMR (kitten formula) in the can (powdered) and mix some for her to drink. It contains calcium, vitamins, and minerals that she needs to produce good milk and recover her strength. Sounds like she needs it. The kittens will drink it too when they wean.
Keep us updated. Sure was exciting!
You can mix a beaten egg into her wet food for extra protein when she's ready to eat again. Pick up some KMR (kitten formula) in the can (powdered) and mix some for her to drink. It contains calcium, vitamins, and minerals that she needs to produce good milk and recover her strength. Sounds like she needs it. The kittens will drink it too when they wean.
Keep us updated. Sure was exciting!
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I still have two cans of the kmr so I will pick some powder milk tomorrow it was such a hectic morning lol and one more question I did weigh them but how can not tell which ones which now is there a way I can mark them they all look the same lol
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