Pregnant Cat

[Angellove29]

Hello. I am new here. I have had my cat for 3 years and a couple years ago she got out and got in a fight with a stray. She got tore up pretty bad (cost me 300 vet bill )

and since then she hasn't wanted to go back out. Then a few months ago she ran out the door and was gone for a couple weeks. When she came back home i she was pregnant. I can feel and see the kittens moving. My concern is the way her teats look. She has one by he front leg 2 right beside each other in the middle and one by her back leg. I am worried about the 2 in the middle and the one by her back leg has a rough sandpaper feel to it. Sorry if this is a stupid question I am just concerned about it.

 

[Sarthur2]

They are oddly placed, but will hopefully all work when the time comes.

She probably licks the rough-feeling one the most, so it's chapped. Use olive or coconut oil on all of her nipples to moisturize them and prevent further chapping.

You need to buy a can of PetAg kitten formula powder, a bottle, and a small syringe in case you need to supplement the kittens.

 

[Angellove29]

I have a syringe and 3 kitten bottles

 

[Sarthur2]

Good! Do you have formula yet?

 

[Angellove29]

No not yet. Im not sure when she is gonna have them. Like i said i can see and feel them move. I will get a can Friday.

 

[Sarthur2]

Once you begin seeing and feeling the kittens, it's usually 2-3 weeks until delivery. How long have you seen movement?

Do you have oil for her nipples?

 

[Angellove29]

Noticed movement couple days ago. The only oil I have is tree tea oil. I will get some olive oil

 

[Sarthur2]

Yes, you want to be sure that it's safe for her to lick, and for the babies after they are born.

 

[talkingpeanut]

Tea tree oil isn't moisturizing and is not safe to ingest.

Make sure to get powdered kmr. PetAg is a reliable brand.

Do you plan to spay mom after this litter?

 

[Angellove29]

Yes i am definitely getting her spayed. I know tea tree oil cannot be ingested. I will get some olive oil and hopefully it will help before she has her babies.

 

[Angellove29]

just a picture of my Diamond. She is a happy and content kitty.

 

[Angellove29]

Diamond is breathing a little harder her stomach is very hard and when she walks she lools as though shes teying to keep her back legs apart.

 

[Sarthur2]

It sounds like labor may be starting!

 

[Angellove29]

I wish i could post a video to show u how shes acting.

 

[Sarthur2]

You can. First upload it to YouTube then post the link here!

 

[Angellove29]

Diamond looks thinner today though she hasn't had her kittens yet and i haven't felt them move today. Shes also wanting attention more today. Shes not a very social cat normally. Dosnt care for attention but shes been on my lap today wanting me to pet her.

 

[Sarthur2]

Looking thinner means the kittens have probably dropped lower down near the birth canal. This usually precedes labor by 2-3 days. She's getting closer!

 

[Angellove29]

I am anxiously waiting.

 

[Angellove29]

Diamond had 4 babies this morning.

these arw the first 2

 

[Sarthur2]

Great! Are they all latching and nursing well?