Topic: Breeding my cat (Read 54809 times)

Dar · « **Reply #135 on:** August 07, 2009, 14:47:06 PM »

9:43 she had yet another baby just now so there are three with her now she is cleaning it and she was nursing the other 2 she seems more relaxed now had a little bit to eat and was purring. I can still see another one in her belly they just keep coming

Bazsmum · « **Reply #134 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:49:41 PM »

RIP little one....

Desley (booktigger) · « **Reply #133 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:46:45 PM »

They dont always want to be bothered with their babies while they are in labour, I would keep them warm and you might need to get some KMR. RIP little one, I do hope the others survive

LesleyW · « **Reply #132 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:38:03 PM »

Cold can kill kittens just as easily as anything else. If she is not lying with them at the moment it maybe because she is still in labour. I would wrap a hot water bottle up in towels and keep them near it, so they are at least getting heat from something and then maybe she will settle with them when she has finished giving birth.

Sorry about the first little kitten but, as Blackcat says, mums seems to know much sooner than we do when their little ones are not destined to make it.

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #131 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:31:02 PM »

I'm afraid breeding cats is a perilious thing and it doesn't always end in a happliy ever after.

Philip · « **Reply #130 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:28:55 PM »

If she is still in labour she wont settle to allow the kittens to suckle.

If the other kittens are crying out thats a good sign and mum should settle to start feeding them when the rest are born.

Its all new to her. In an little while perhaps when she lays down you could try placing the kittens mouths over a teat. They should latch on and start suckling.

Dar · « **Reply #129 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:21:33 PM »

it was the one she kept bringing to me

I can't believe it I'm devastated she's not staying with the other 2 either but she is still in labour I'm very worried for them but the vet says to leave her be for a few hours then check again so I'm waiting but Ican hear the poor little guys crying and she's not going to them they are pushed aside in the towel.

Philip · « **Reply #128 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:18:11 PM »

I'm very sorry to hear about the kitten that died. Its' probable it wasnt viable and thats why it didnt survive.

I lost one due to it having a cleft palate.

Cats seem to know which ones wont make it and tend to ignore them. Sickly kittens tend to move away from the rest of the litter and sometimes mum wont settle until they have passed on.

Dar · « **Reply #127 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:04:35 PM »

sad news every one one kitten is dead Irubbed it for so long in a towel but it's gone she seems very upset and the other 2 are very cold she is licking them but not laying down to feed them I'm not touching her or anything but I can peek in the back of her houses and see what is going on

blackcat · « **Reply #126 on:** August 07, 2009, 11:17:28 AM »

she's not sure she wants to keep it. It may be sickly and she knows it will not survive, or she may just want to give you a present. Just put it back with her again, but if she becomes agitated you may need to hand raise that one.

Dar · « **Reply #125 on:** August 07, 2009, 10:05:37 AM »

2 kitten now she brought one out to me I took it back and she brought it right back, but she's staying in there with the other one? Whats this all about?

blackcat · « **Reply #124 on:** August 07, 2009, 09:46:41 AM »

When my cat was pregnant my boss was told that I would not be in the day she went into labour. Fortunately for all of us she chose to give birth on a Saturday, lol. But i think that my daily disappearances home for lunch were a clear indication to him that I would be quite useless if I was not there during the birth

It is a wonderful thing to witness. Just make sure you don't fuss her up too much.

Dar · « **Reply #123 on:** August 07, 2009, 09:25:27 AM »

4:22am she had a kitten just one so far it's all cleaned off and she is feeding it now ooooohhhh so excited

Dar · « **Reply #122 on:** August 07, 2009, 08:07:52 AM »

"yawns" 3:05am anyone have a good excuse for me to give my boss as to why I'm calling in? Do you think my cat is having babies soon will go over well lol

Pinkbear (Julie) · « **Reply #121 on:** August 07, 2009, 07:20:40 AM »

Cats don't actually realise they are pregnant so she doesn't know what's happening to her. Try to reassure her if you can. She will be scared.

Dar · « **Reply #120 on:** August 07, 2009, 06:35:09 AM »

well it's 1:30am she's currently in one of her nesting boxes just laying in there still crying a bit when I check on her other then that she's quiet, Called the vet he says not to worry that she's just having labour pains and they can last for a while and that I should call back in the morning around 9 if there is no change. Poor little girl I don't think I will be getting any sleep tonight.

blackcat · « **Reply #119 on:** August 07, 2009, 06:18:06 AM »

If she is panting or straining then she is in labour. Otherwise she is probably just feeling jolly uncomfortable. If the former and there is nothing showing, then a quick call to the vets might be a good idea.

Dar · « **Reply #118 on:** August 07, 2009, 02:57:59 AM »

Well she has been meowing for about 3 hours now with know change.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #117 on:** August 07, 2009, 02:38:11 AM »

Hope things go well

Philip · « **Reply #116 on:** August 07, 2009, 00:10:45 AM »

This info from Fab cats is excellent

http://www.fabcats.org/breeders/infosheets/breeding_from_your_cat/felineparturition.html

Dar · « **Reply #115 on:** August 07, 2009, 00:07:20 AM »

Her teats are swollen for sure and I can feel the mammary glands. It's not actually that late here maybe she will have them before midnight it's only 7 now. and cute pics :D I'll post some for you guys when they get here.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #114 on:** August 07, 2009, 00:02:31 AM »

It always seems to be at night so get ready for gone midnight and have a vets number handy incase of any problems

Philip · « **Reply #113 on:** August 07, 2009, 00:00:31 AM »

I would say its going to be tonight or tomorrow now.

Make sure they have a warm nesting area as newborn kittens are not able to thermoregulate.

Mums teats should be enlarged and you should be able to feel her mammary glands.

I'm afraid it might be a long night for you now. but it will be worth it.

When you hear the noise of tiny kittens suckling its the loveliest noise you could hear.

You do realise you are going to lose countless hours just watching them.

Dar · « **Reply #112 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:53:06 PM »

I am lol it's hard not to when she's rubbing her face on mine

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #111 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:52:15 PM »

so go and stroke her

Philip · « **Reply #110 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:51:45 PM »

A queen getting more affectionate is a very good sign that the time is close.

Dar · « **Reply #109 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:47:49 PM »

I'm watching her closely or I should say she's watching me she's just sitting here yelling at me and wanting me to pet her. That for the advice on the kitens I will keep it in mind.

Philip · « **Reply #108 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:47:38 PM »

Ensure all the kittens are able to latch on to mums teats and suckle correctly.

If you find a kitten is having difficulties check for abnormalities like a cleft palate. A tell tail sign of a cleft palate is that when the kitten suckles, milk leaks out of the nasal passages as the upper jaw bone isn't properly fused.

If mum cant cope with feeding there is a artificial milk called KMR from the USA. Its better than the powdered stuff you can get and its already a liquid that can be frozen into ice cubes and defrosted as necessary.

If any of the kittens need syringe feeding. a 1 ml syringe is good as kittens usually have enough power to suckle from one without you needing to push on the plunger.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #107 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:44:10 PM »

hope you have just seen phillips post cos he has been there

Dar · « **Reply #106 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:38:58 PM »

she keeps going on and off our bed hope she doesn't plan to have them there I made her several nice box's and put them around in different quiet spots for her.

P.S Gill I forgot it was late there lol it's only 6:30 here

Philip · « **Reply #105 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:36:02 PM »

Could be. She might be feeling a little anxious as the time is coming.

She will start to scratch the floor a lot and will start looking around choosing a nesting site.

You will have to watch her as she may choose somewhere she deems safe but inaccessible by you.

When they are born she will lick them to stimulate them into breathing. You should watch for signs that its not working just in case.

If it isn't working make sure the kittens airways are cleared. You should gently swing the kitten up and forwards.

She will eat the placenta of each kitten as its born as the placenta contains oxytocin. A hormone that stimulates further contractions of the womb.

She should know what to do instinctively. It amazed me when My Elle gave birth how well she took to it.

Provide her with a nice secure area. She will need lots of good food as supplying milk to her kittens will take a lot out of her.

Her milk (or colostrum) will provide the kittens with around 5 weeks natural immunity.

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #104 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:35:26 PM »

sorry dont know and not sure anyone with kitten birth knowledge on at this time of night

Dar · « **Reply #103 on:** August 06, 2009, 23:28:05 PM »

Hi everyone I was just wondering Mao has been Meowing over and over not continuously but a lot could this been the first sign of labour? She has no other signs.
Thanks

blackcat · « **Reply #102 on:** August 05, 2009, 05:59:13 AM »

Will be counting down the hours - how exciting!! I do adore new wee kittens!!

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #101 on:** August 04, 2009, 21:58:10 PM »

Looking forward to piccies. Hoping everything goes well with the birth x

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #100 on:** August 04, 2009, 21:56:48 PM »

My goodness thats any day now and yessssss we will need pictures

Dar · « **Reply #99 on:** August 04, 2009, 07:22:09 AM »

she is due on Aug 6th or 7th

blackcat · « **Reply #98 on:** August 04, 2009, 07:18:45 AM »

Great news Dar

when is she due?

Dar · « **Reply #97 on:** August 04, 2009, 02:31:04 AM »

Hello everyone it's been a while since I've posted on here but I wanted to let those of you who are interested know that my cat Mao did in fact get pregnant when we bred her. The pregnancy is going very well aside from a small eye infection which was easily taken care of without to much hassle. the vet says she is doing great and her babies are due any day. I will post pics once they arrive.

Hippykitty · « **Reply #96 on:** June 26, 2009, 07:33:14 AM »

As this is a done deal and kittens are probably on their way, it's a waste of time trying to 'talk' you out of it. The reason some of us have tried to do this is that we see the end result of someone thinking that they'll allow their cat to have "just one litter".

As a final word, I hope you had the mother FLV and FIV tested before sending her to a stud who is also negative for both.

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