Hi All !
Haven't been here in a while but now I'm back with a foster momma who deliver 5 kittens on monday.
Kittens are doing well - all black so I have no idea who's who but they're all feeding well (constantly) so I assume (and hope) that they are doing great.
My question is about the momma - she came out of her box today and I pet her tummy and she felt a little warm. I took her temp and it was slightly elevated 39.7 (103F). Now I know she delivered all the placentas (I watched and counted), her appetite is tremendous but she does have runny stools. She is nursing fine and does not seem lethargic, just very content with the world and her new kittens. Should I worry about the fever ? It's borderline as I was told cats normal temp runs 38.5-39.5 so she's a little high at 39.7. Maybe it's because she's nurising ?
I appreciate your thoughts and opinions !
Julie
Haven't been here in a while but now I'm back with a foster momma who deliver 5 kittens on monday.
Kittens are doing well - all black so I have no idea who's who but they're all feeding well (constantly) so I assume (and hope) that they are doing great.
My question is about the momma - she came out of her box today and I pet her tummy and she felt a little warm. I took her temp and it was slightly elevated 39.7 (103F). Now I know she delivered all the placentas (I watched and counted), her appetite is tremendous but she does have runny stools. She is nursing fine and does not seem lethargic, just very content with the world and her new kittens. Should I worry about the fever ? It's borderline as I was told cats normal temp runs 38.5-39.5 so she's a little high at 39.7. Maybe it's because she's nurising ?
I appreciate your thoughts and opinions !
Julie