Not sure if this is where i post. I found a stray cat

[AdahA]

I found a stray cat and she just had kittens and there is a strange sack looking thing on them and she dont seem to want to take it off. What do i do? Sorry for the stupid question

 

[Meowmee]

Gently break it with your hands right away and wash them with a clean soft, warm, damp cloth. It needs to be removed so they can breath.


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[AdahA]

She cleaned the just didnt take the sack off. How long should i wait to see if she does it herself

 

[Meowmee]

She cleaned the just didnt take the sack off. How long should i wait to see if she does it herself

Do not wait, do it yourself gently so they can breath.

 

[AdahA]

Im sorry so many questions. Is there any special way i have to do it

 

[Sarthur2]

Oh my! Yes, just open the sack with your fingers. It will tear easily, or they may not survive. They need to breathe once delivered!

What’s the update?

 

[Sarthur2]

Rub them vigorously with a towel to stimulate breathing once out of the sack. Do they appear full term? Are they alive?

 

[AdahA]

Its open. There is just a. Strange looking thing still attached and im not sure what it is. Im being told 2 different things. I sent a pic to a friend for help and nothing

 

[Sarthur2]

It may be the placenta. If mom doesn’t bite it off, pinch it off yourself with your fingers. Are they alive?

 

[AdahA]

Rub them vigorously with a towel to stimulate breathing once out of the sack. Do they appear full term? Are they alive?

They are alive and moving. I was going to post a pic but not sure if it is allowed

 

[AdahA]

It may be the placenta. If mom doesn’t bite it off, pinch it off yourself with your fingers. Are they alive?

Yes they are just not sure what it is and afraid of hurting them

 

[Sarthur2]

Pinch an inch from their naval and discard the placenta. Are the kittens breathing?

 

[Sarthur2]

Pictures are allowed!

 

[AdahA]

This is what im trying to figure out

 

[Sarthur2]

How many kittens? Are they alive and nursing mom? Not sure what you mean in your picture.

 

[Sarthur2]

I think that’s the placenta still attached. Pinch it off with your fingers about an inch or two from each kitten’s naval. Dispose of the placentas. The stub will dry up and fall off the kittens in five days. It’s how they received nutrients to grow while inside mom.

 

[AdahA]

We cut it off and now shes feeding. We have 3 kittens

 

[Sarthur2]

Thank you for rescuing mom and providing a home for her and her kittens. She must be young and inexperienced. This may be her first (and hopefully only) litter. Most cats know to chew off the cord, and most eat the placentas. Sounds like it’s turned out well though.

Feed mom as much wet and dry food as she wants during nursing for the next few weeks, and plan to get her spayed when the kittens are 8 weeks old.

Keep us posted!

 

[Krienze]

Just wanted to say good job!

I know how scary this can be when you don't know much about it!

 

[AdahA]

I am on a wait list for her and 2 kittens that she brought to me when she showed up. They will all be fixed. Thank you all for your help