My cat is pregnant and I'm not sure how far along she is.

[Sarthur2]

Congratulations!

Are all the kittens latching and nursing well?

Ella needs praise and comfort after her big night! Can't say I blame her .

 

[handsome kitty]

that's great news!  Post some pictures when you can.

 

[bbydolllouia]

Yes, all of them seem to be doing great. Ella is a great mother (: Will post pics soon!

 

[bbydolllouia]

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• bbydolllouia
• Jul 14, 2015

Momma(:

 

[Sarthur2]

Aww! So sweet. The white one looks really tiny. Have you weighed them? Are all six nipples filling?

 

[bbydolllouia]

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• bbydolllouia
• Jul 14, 2015

Yes(: all of them are currently latched onto mommy as we speak. The white one was the first born, and is definitely the smallest.

 

[bbydolllouia]

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• bbydolllouia
• Jul 14, 2015

 

[handsome kitty]

Very sweet. 

 

[Sarthur2]

Do you plan to weigh them?

I would keep an eye on the white one .

They are precious newborns!

 

[bbydolllouia]

Yes, my dad is going to bring me a scale later today. How much should new born's weigh? I've Googled a few things, and they all say different things. Any suggestions on what I should be looking for, weight wise, week by week?

 

[handsome kitty]

A good birth weight is around 3.5 oz or about 100 grams.  You want the kittens to again a minimum of .2 - .4 oz or 6-10 grams.

 

[Sarthur2]

They should double their birth weight the first week, and weigh about a pound at 4 weeks. Then continue to gain one pound per month for about six months.

Yes, a daily gain of 6-10 grams, or more, per day, is ideal.

 

[bbydolllouia]

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. The kittens are doing amazing and mommy is too(: They're all gaining weight beautifully! I'm so in love with the new babies!

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• bbydolllouia
• Jul 16, 2015

 

[handsome kitty]

Nice job Granny!  the kittens look very content.

 

[bbydolllouia]

Nice job Granny!  the kittens look very content.

Thank you! I feel like a Granny (: It's gonna break my heart to part with them, when the time comes. I love them all so much!!!