Mama Cat Acting Strange On 6th Litter

[Caseygirl7]

Kitten
Hi, my cat had her 6th litter and they are about 6 in a half weeks old now. She hasn't been eating at all or nearly enough and she hasn't gone to the bathroom in a week or so. She also doesn't leave the corner of my room unless I'm the only one in the room. The other night I watched her try to eat and it seemed like she had a mini seizure. Not sure what to do. Please help! I've never seen her do any of this with the other litters.

 

[Kieka]

How old is the mom?

 

[Caseygirl7]

About 9

 

[Kieka]

She is on the older side to still be having kittens (for comparison many professional breeders will spay their queens around 3 or 4 from what I have seen). She might be having complications related to nursing or something unrelated to her kittens. The not eating is an emergency situation as a cat can start having medical complications after 24 hours. Add on the potty problem and you have a potentially life threatening situation. I would take her to the vet immediately. Provide the kittens with some KMR in a bowl mixed with wet kitten food to supplement since they likely are not getting the nutrition they need from mom.

 

[Caseygirl7]

Ok thank you!

 

[StefanZ]

I agree with Kieka, its sounds as an emergency, and vet errand asap. Also, give her some extra calcium, something you can give asap... It MAY be a calcium deficiency - but go to the vet anyway!!!

 

[Caseygirl7]

Ok thank you very much

 

[Sarthur2]

Caseygirl7

How is your cat today?

 

[catsknowme]

This sounds like a serious situation for your mama-kitty and I agree with others that your cat needs to go to vet as soon as possible. If you can't get some KMR or PetAg for the kittens, you can try making a homemade formula such as the one found at www.kitten-rescue.com (I use canned goat milk if I can't obtain fresh, raw, whole goat milk)Meanwhile, here is an article that you can look at: Eclampsia (milk fever, puerperal tetany) in Cats - Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment. | Cat Health Collection

Please know that many of us appreciate your situation - many people who own cats do not have much funds or other resources, but be determined, for the sake of your cat & kittens and please keep us updated! There are often options that we can come up with.

 

[ashade1]

Any update on this momma?