Topic: SAFFRON AGAIN URGENT HELP PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! (Read 36213 times)

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #108 on:** June 08, 2009, 09:19:11 AM »

i hope if there are any left they will wait till due!!! no more now please!

what will the vets do as they are premature, will they leave her or take them out?

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #107 on:** June 08, 2009, 09:17:02 AM »

Im sure I seen another sac poking out about half an hour ago. just waiting for my mum to come over and mind the baby.

Ive just broke down, its alwul

Dawn F · « **Reply #106 on:** June 08, 2009, 09:16:07 AM »

it could be anything cc, she might not have been fed properly from before you got her - she might have an infection of some kind (that causes prematurity in humans) - its nothing you've done if she wasn't with you who knows what could be happening, my Star was left in labour for two days before finally being given over to the rspca for a c section - at least you are doing your best for her

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #105 on:** June 08, 2009, 09:14:35 AM »

Like with human pregnancy, I'm sure there are a million and one things that can go wrong, poor little mite. Good luck at the vets, hopefully it is all over

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #104 on:** June 08, 2009, 09:09:50 AM »

just getting ready to go to vets.

she has settled down but her belly still looks big

why would this of happened?

Dawn F · « **Reply #103 on:** June 08, 2009, 09:03:53 AM »

cc I'm so sorry this has happened - I hope the vet finds its all over and there aren't any more left

blackcat · « **Reply #102 on:** June 08, 2009, 09:02:18 AM »

yep they look premature to me. You need to get her to the vet at the earliest possible opportunity. So sorry you have to go through this ...

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #101 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:57:19 AM »

http://pets.webshots.com/photo/2842568230065827514hTavDl

sorry for the grewsome pic but this is what the kittens looked like, premiture

The pic is horrid so if easily upset please dont look.

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #100 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:48:00 AM »

phoned vets, they told me to phone the bigger branch but its closed. i will give it till 9 then phone back

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #99 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:47:23 AM »

CC I`ve had many a kitten born in a carrier in the car and its never hurt mum or babies. Under the circumstances Saffron needs to be checked by a professional without delay.

Ela · « **Reply #98 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:45:20 AM »

Please ring the vet for advice. So sorry you are experiencing this.

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #97 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:42:55 AM »

what will the vets do? i dont want to move her incase she has more

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #96 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:40:05 AM »

Vets will be open now, suggest you phone them and tell them you are bringing her straight down, also take all bodies with you.

bonnielass · « **Reply #95 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:39:38 AM »

CC i dont know what to say

im so sorry your first litter is turning into a nightmare

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #94 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:37:42 AM »

They do look premiture, their bodies all like jelly with no bones

this is awful and not what I expected

I have moved her house next to the comp so i can be in 2 places at once.

She is wanting attention im not sure if shes finished

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #93 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:35:23 AM »

they look deformed, as in no bones in their arms, the latest one had one leg bigger than the other.

She has covered both over now and not bothering with them

she is sat here grooming herself, so i dont know whats going on if shes finished or what.

bonnielass · « **Reply #92 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:21:09 AM »

When Cassie had her kittens i thought a couple of them were dead ,mum was busy cleaning one while another was being born so i gently helped with the sac and cleaned round the nose and mouth with a towel, took a few minutes but they started to breathe shortly afterwards then mum took over

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #91 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:20:29 AM »

CC have you got a good sized cat carrier ? if so put clean bedding in it and confine mum and leave her to it; this may sound cruel to you but it really is best that mum is left to get on with things, this way she will also be bagged up ready to take to vet.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #90 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:08:49 AM »

CC it can take mum a few minutes to clean them off and get them breathing, dont presume dead just yet, give mum chance to do her bit

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #89 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:06:48 AM »

another one dead

they dont look ready to be born

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #88 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:01:29 AM »

OK then settle her in the box and sit stroking her and reassuring her, watch for the ripples down her flanks they will tell you if she is still having contractions, you know vets often get things wrong; as for body discretly removed him and place somewhere safe in case its a vet jobby because vet will know if baby is prem. Make sure you have towel, kitchen roll handy and round ended scissors just in case, you can do this CC

Kittens eyes are shut tight so look non existent, kittens ears flat on head at first, i think mum is likely full term and vet error

bonnielass · « **Reply #87 on:** June 08, 2009, 08:00:34 AM »

Try to stay calm CC, just talk to her and gently stroke her to reassure her as she is probaly scared to :scared:i know when Cassie had hers she wanted me to stay with her

Janeyk · « **Reply #86 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:59:48 AM »

Sorry no advice just

to you CC and deep breaths and stay calm for kitties, you'll be fine xx

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #85 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:54:51 AM »

i broek the sac but its still the same, it doesnt look like its eyes or ears are formed, the arms and legs were tho

i feel sick, nearly passing out here. my oh is taking my son to school so i can stay with her

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #84 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:53:04 AM »

SHES COVERED IT OVER WITH A TOWEL

she is crying for me to be near her and follows me when i leave her, i think she is still trying to push...but its too early

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #83 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:42:40 AM »

She could have gone into labour early, or sometimes they can go into labour and just have one, and then stop completely until the time they should give birth.

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #82 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:42:09 AM »

CC they never look fully formed in the sac, give mum cat some space, make yourself a cuppa and check on her in 10 minutes, hard to be calm when so much is at stake but you can do it, give vet a ring as soon as they open.

Janeyk · « **Reply #81 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:39:27 AM »

Just to say hope all's well CC

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #80 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:39:21 AM »

no ITS DEAD, it doesnt look fully formed and the vet said 2 weeks, whats going on

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #79 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:37:18 AM »

CC take a deep breath and keep yourself calm, you really need to get Saffron into a box to deliver, leave the dead baby with her until she either pushes it away or disposes of it ( do not be upset if mum eats it this is natures way). If by any remote chance kitten is still warm try to remove sac and gently rub kitten in a small towel with head pointing downwards for a couple of minutes just incase he can be revived. Its not uncommon for first one to be stillborn so dont panic. As long as mum is not unduly distressed you can leave ringing the vet until they open but if she has been contracting heavily and produced nothing ring vet now.

bonnielass · « **Reply #78 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:32:51 AM »

If its still warm clear its airways and then very gently rub round the heart area and very very gently blow into its mouth but only little tiny puffs as its only tiny compared to our breathe, also hold behind its neck and head for support and gently shake downwards to clear all passageways

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #77 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:30:51 AM »

Sorry to hear this CC, is she still showing signs of being in labour? Do you have her in a room by herself, as she needs that.

blackcat · « **Reply #76 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:30:18 AM »

Sadly that sometimes happens CC. If the kitten is still warm then it will be worth giving it a vigorous rub with a rough towel to see if you can get it to start breathing, but otherwise I am afraid there is nothing you can do. Make sure you keep a count of the kittens so you can be sure she expels all the afterbirth ...

Feline Costumier · « **Reply #75 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:30:16 AM »

Ok, is the kitten definitely dead? If it has just been born you can get your finger in its mouth to clear out mucus then rub it vigorously while holding it upside down, this helps get yucky stuff out of their lungs and get them breathing (never done it myself but seen it on TV many times).

I'd also ring the vet as if there are more kittens she may be in distress and need help.

bonnielass · « **Reply #74 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:29:27 AM »

I s the kitten still warm

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #73 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:25:40 AM »

i edited first post instead of bumping

She has given birth to a kitten but its dead..i woke up with her under my legs and looked, i dont know how long its been there, there is no movement from it and its still inn the sac. she has been licking it but nothing

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #72 on:** June 08, 2009, 07:24:43 AM »

forgot to bump

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #71 on:** June 05, 2009, 22:14:27 PM »

I know, I know! Its like Im going into labour myself

Ive never experienced an animal birth not even a human one, only my own and Im sure I wasnt even in the room then

She is still eating, well, she even has her breakfast before Ollie and he used to get his first cos he's the sick one

I have the vets number in my phone which Im glad of cos I will surely be on to them even if the kittens are well

Im sure she will be fine, just me panicing

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #70 on:** June 05, 2009, 19:10:57 PM »

CC think you are an overly anxious expectant mum bless you

Cats dont have waters that break like humans,occasionally a cat will pass a small fluid filled sac before the first kitten is born but not always.
First signs of labour is often a missed meal, there may be extra trips to the litter tray and when labour is under way you see the contractions in the form of ripples along her body.
Honestly the only thing you may smell is your own body sweat through stress

Usually there is very little mess,and most cats produce without problem,it is a good idea to have vets details to hand incase of emergency and maybe read up a little.
Not sure of statistics but I would say about 1 in every hundred pregnant ones i`ve dealt with have problems. So Good Luck and try not to worry

Bazsmum · « **Reply #69 on:** June 05, 2009, 18:43:47 PM »

I think T said there is nothing really noticeable about the smell cc!

Dont know how the cat will be but you must remember when the time does arrive take deep breaths lol!

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