Breeding and Showing Cats/boe

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hello my cat boe was producing milk about 2 weeks ago and lately she has had a very bad and stinky and messy case of the runs. she is a long haired CAT(manx) and the runs have been sticking to her hair. my mom and dad want to know how long it will be till she has her kittens and we know that she is going to have them because I've felt kicks.she is very fat now and she is so fat that she can't jump up to eat her food any more.we hope that she has them soon because we are tired of changing sheets

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Hi Kasadee
Boe will have her kittens between day 63 and day 67 of her pregnancy
If you know the date she mated then count 65 and you can say two days either side of this are her due date
Be careful because she has diarrhoea and this may cause her distress
Do NOT give her any medication just make sure she has good fresh food and plenty of water
She will have them but do watch her carefully

Ray

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I can answer questions on inbreeding of pedigree cats. Also when to inbreed and when not to inbreed. Also when to consider out crossing cats to help diversify the gene pool. I can also answer questions on how to get the best out of your cat at a show.

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