My cat is pregnant

[Sarthur2]

Can you tell if she is having contractions? Cats will soothe themselves through the pain by purring. The contractions will look like ripples in her belly.

 

[handsome kitty]

She wants some company while she gives birth.

 

[Elfilou]

eek! I think they're coming ^__^ We all expect pics! also yeah, I know from my friends litter that most cats want their favourite human with them. This particular cat was 'mean', hissed a lot if you came too close or made sudden movements. (neurotic really. she'd been through some stuff) She got all lovey-dovey when she was pregnant, and didn't give birth until my friend sat down with her and petted her while she gave birth.

 

[princesspippa]

They are here 4 kittens had first one at 3.30 she hasn't ate placenta of last kitten what's the best way to remove it myself?

 

[talkingpeanut]

Congrats!  You can pinch off the placenta using your fingernail.  Make sure you wash your hands first.  You want to leave an inch or so of cord.  You can tie it off with plain dental floss if needed.

 

[princesspippa]

Am I able to do it with sterilised scissors?

 

[talkingpeanut]

Yes, you can.  

 

[princesspippa]

Thank you she took care of it herself so saved any interference from me lol

 

[Elfilou]

congrats human grandmum!

 

[princesspippa]

Thank you cant believe how quickly it happened! I thought I was imaging labour signs as she wasn't really vocal but wanted us to be with her. X

 

[Elfilou]

aww so sweet! how are the babies? what do they look like? are they latching on good?

 

[Sarthur2]

Congratulations! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[princesspippa]

Il try get pics later I am just giving mum sometime to bond with her babies as she's doing so well baby's are latching on good etc. So letting her get on with it will weigh them later on if she lets me but all seem to be getting milk x

 

[handsome kitty]

Congratulations Granny!

 

[princesspippa]

Thank you [emoji]128522[/emoji] I still haven't weighed them as yet as I'm really not want to upset mum. Shes been fab just laying in the bed with them. When I go in she will get up have some food and a drink n go bk. Her appetite is good. X

 

[talkingpeanut]

If you weigh them in front of mom or while she steps away she likely won't mind. It's a really good idea to get a sense of their size and how much they're gaining.

 

[princesspippa]

I managed to weigh what looked like the smallest which was 138g is this good? I will try later on when kids are in bed as I haven't even told them about kittens so only in the room to check them so will weigh them only problem is 3 are all identical.. X

 

[Sarthur2]

That's close to 5 ounces and is very good, especially for the smallest. You can mark the tail tips with different colors of nail polish to tell them apart.

 

[princesspippa]

Oh great idea will try n do it tonight. This is my first litter of kittens so very anxious not to upset mama.

 

[princesspippa]

Morning... I managed to quickly weigh them today and they are between 153-163 they are all putting on so pleased u can actually see the difference in them already and its only day 3 I just quickly weighed them as I don't like handling them x