It turns out that she is defiantely pregnant and they said they suspect she has less then two weeks remaining, I've made her a box with some old blankets but is there anything else I need to do? Do I need to get anything in preparation for labour, or will Tia do everything herself? Please don't go on about she should have been spayed, I am aware of this, and she will be getting spayed once the kittens have finished weaning, she wasn't done before as she wasn't our cat (she was left with us whilst her owners returned to the UK, but they decided they wanted to rehome her and as I had already had her for 6 months, I couldn't bare the thought of letting her go).
Took cat to the vets today
Get in touch with your local vets and Cats Protection league ASAP. They should be able to give you sound advice. Also I believe a lot of breeders feed the pregnant and suckling mothers kitten food with its extra protein, fat etc.
My cat maisey is also heavly pregnant. She is on whiskas kitten food. I dont think maisey has got long to now only a matter of days. I am getting her speyed as well for definate this time and cats protection is helping me out with the babies. The boxes is good. Put several around the house if possible. Can you feel the babies yet. I have been able too for about 2 wks now. I also can see them moving from across the room. Does she still go out if possible keep her in until 2 wks after weaning or when her milk has dried up as that is when you can get her speyed. Keep the place quiet and only handle the babies when necessary but only if mum lets you. I kept Maisey Moo's last litter so i will not be able to keep any of these. Let us know how she gets on.
Cats usually have problem-free deliveries, and it's by no means unknown for them to take a rest between kittens - one I fostered had 5 kittens then a 6th 8 hours later.
She will do what she needs to do, she might want to be alone or she might want to be with you. When she delivers a kitten she will probably break the cord and then eat the afterbirth, if not use clean fingers and tear the cord - don't pull on the kitten's tummy. It tends to bleed if you cut it.
There is lots of information on the Internet - the FAB is good.
Have plenty of stuff around for bedding but make sure it hasn't got lose threads that kittens could get caught it, and check as they are delivered that their cords don't catch on each other.
She will mostly stay with them for the first week, and they should look like plump furry slugs after that week. She will need plenty of good-quality food from now on - usually pregnant and nursing queens are fed kitten food as it's higher in protein. The kittens will probably wean themselves - the ones my friend bred did so by swimming in the food and then cleaning themselves!
She can be neutered once they are eating solid food, though she may continue feeding them afterwards. Watch out though - some females call again when their kittens are as young as 6 weeks old!
Also check with your vet about flea and worm control. Worming kittens is often done using Panacur paste and I think you can get that without a prescription on the Internet. You can also get Frontline without a prescription either at some chemists or again on the Internet where it is cheaper. I gather it's OK to use it on pregnant cats but not very young kittens, so treat her now and also wash all her bedding (if any). Fleas can really drag kittens down.
But most of all, prepare for a lot of amusement for 10-12 weeks! And be prepared to be very fussy over who can have one or two of your previous babies. It really is fantastic to watch a cat bring up kittens, enjoy it.
PS I see you live in Germany - I'm assuming the same applies over there as to what you can get without a prescription.
She will do what she needs to do, she might want to be alone or she might want to be with you. When she delivers a kitten she will probably break the cord and then eat the afterbirth, if not use clean fingers and tear the cord - don't pull on the kitten's tummy. It tends to bleed if you cut it.
There is lots of information on the Internet - the FAB is good.
Have plenty of stuff around for bedding but make sure it hasn't got lose threads that kittens could get caught it, and check as they are delivered that their cords don't catch on each other.
She will mostly stay with them for the first week, and they should look like plump furry slugs after that week. She will need plenty of good-quality food from now on - usually pregnant and nursing queens are fed kitten food as it's higher in protein. The kittens will probably wean themselves - the ones my friend bred did so by swimming in the food and then cleaning themselves!
She can be neutered once they are eating solid food, though she may continue feeding them afterwards. Watch out though - some females call again when their kittens are as young as 6 weeks old!
Also check with your vet about flea and worm control. Worming kittens is often done using Panacur paste and I think you can get that without a prescription on the Internet. You can also get Frontline without a prescription either at some chemists or again on the Internet where it is cheaper. I gather it's OK to use it on pregnant cats but not very young kittens, so treat her now and also wash all her bedding (if any). Fleas can really drag kittens down.
But most of all, prepare for a lot of amusement for 10-12 weeks! And be prepared to be very fussy over who can have one or two of your previous babies. It really is fantastic to watch a cat bring up kittens, enjoy it.
PS I see you live in Germany - I'm assuming the same applies over there as to what you can get without a prescription.
I can't feel the kittens yet but I can see them moving around. She normally stays in but she got out this morning so will keep an eye out for her x
Definitely book the spay asap.....Nellie was already pregnant again when I took her in and she had just weaned the kittens. Sadly we went for termination....
Maisey hasnt been out for at least 2 wks now. I would keep her in when she comes back incase she is further on than the vets think. She could have them elsewhere if not. Cant wait for pics
My cat that I let have one litter filled up in the milk bar department the morning of the day she had them - it was very obvious!
Since you can feel the kittens moving I'd say she is in the last couple of weeks, you often don't feel them individually but sometimes it can seem like a scene from Alians is about to be re-enacted in your home...
Fingers crossed all goes well, please let us know and please post piccies when you have some!
Since you can feel the kittens moving I'd say she is in the last couple of weeks, you often don't feel them individually but sometimes it can seem like a scene from Alians is about to be re-enacted in your home...
Fingers crossed all goes well, please let us know and please post piccies when you have some!
Give her Whiskas cat milk.
It is more substantial than Felix or the supermarket own brand eg Morrisons My Cat or Sainsbury's - we give the latter to our cats as one of them is trying to lose weight.
Good luck with the kittens, I would like one
It is more substantial than Felix or the supermarket own brand eg Morrisons My Cat or Sainsbury's - we give the latter to our cats as one of them is trying to lose weight.
Good luck with the kittens, I would like one
How is she today Bellaroo. My maisey went in her box last night and came out of it this morning. She is sleeping more now but is still eating well. She realy cant get any bigger if she hasnt had them by next wednesday i am going to take her too the vets just too make sure she is ok.
She's doing ok thanks hun, keeps going into her nesting box and is getting alot more affectionate, I can see the kittens moving more now. Aww I bet it won't be long now for your furbaby? are you looking forward to it?
Realy cant wait. Maisey was a stray that found us last year and was in the very early stages of pregnancy then. She had 4 wonderful little ones. My son watched as the final 2 where born. I just hadnt the heart with splitting her and her babies up so i kept them all.
Bellaroo.... I have got some good news. My maisey gave birth on the 16th May at 9.55pm and 10.15pm to two wonderfull bundles. One looks like mum and the other is jet black with a pink nose. She might have more but i am not sure yet. She had them upstairs under sons bed but she keeps wanting me to go up there. Let you know later if she has anymore.
Awww Maisy Moo, that's great!
I remember being quite young in Primary School and our cat then had kittens, they really are enjoyable to watch. I really do miss having a cat, sadly she got a leg caught in a fox trap somewhere up the hills in 2003 or so and lost a lot of blood so the only option was to put her to sleep. I wonder if her offspring are still alive and healthy these days
I remember being quite young in Primary School and our cat then had kittens, they really are enjoyable to watch. I really do miss having a cat, sadly she got a leg caught in a fox trap somewhere up the hills in 2003 or so and lost a lot of blood so the only option was to put her to sleep. I wonder if her offspring are still alive and healthy these days
Thanks for that. She only did have the 2. One is jet back and one has the exact markings of her mum. Oh has started talking about rehoming already so a bit annoyed with that. They will be due to leave on the 10 july. Its a realy bad day for me. I lost my beautiful baby cat simon on the 10 of july last year. There is going to be a lot or arguments till then.
congratulations
I think with only 2 kittens I would be so tempted to keep them too.
But if you dont - it would prob be nice for them to be rehomed together
I think with only 2 kittens I would be so tempted to keep them too.
But if you dont - it would prob be nice for them to be rehomed together
Originally Posted by Maisey Moo:
“Bellaroo.... I have got some good news. My maisey gave birth on the 16th May at 9.55pm and 10.15pm to two wonderfull bundles. One looks like mum and the other is jet black with a pink nose. She might have more but i am not sure yet. She had them upstairs under sons bed but she keeps wanting me to go up there. Let you know later if she has anymore.”
“Bellaroo.... I have got some good news. My maisey gave birth on the 16th May at 9.55pm and 10.15pm to two wonderfull bundles. One looks like mum and the other is jet black with a pink nose. She might have more but i am not sure yet. She had them upstairs under sons bed but she keeps wanting me to go up there. Let you know later if she has anymore.”
Ooh, congrats, thats fantastic hon xx
Ive got some bad news. Over 26hrs after having number 2 kitten she gave birth to a still born girl identical to number 2. I had book a vet visit for her this morning last night as she didnt want to eat at all. Then around 1am she started straining again and the kitten came out. We tried everything for her but she was already gone. She is buried in the back garden now. I named her baby.
On the good news the other 2 are feeding of Maisey and Maisey has now started eating which was my worry. The black little boy might have a possible home and the other one a little girl will probaly stay with us. I have named her minnie moo after her mummy. She is like a miniature version of her and Moo is her name on here
On the good news the other 2 are feeding of Maisey and Maisey has now started eating which was my worry. The black little boy might have a possible home and the other one a little girl will probaly stay with us. I have named her minnie moo after her mummy. She is like a miniature version of her and Moo is her name on here
sad news about the 3rd kitten Maisey but am glad to hear the others are doing well - as is Mum!!
I had to get Amber spayed as soon as she was old enough otherwise we'd have a zillion cats now! it must be so hard to let them go....
Bellarooo keep us posted and I can't wait to see pic's of Maisey's little ones
I had to get Amber spayed as soon as she was old enough otherwise we'd have a zillion cats now! it must be so hard to let them go....
Bellarooo keep us posted and I can't wait to see pic's of Maisey's little ones
