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hi i recently re homed my cats kittens , how long does it take 4 her milk 2 stop , her boobs r really big , its been 4 days since she fed them , and im gettin a bit concerned , thankyou
Elaine,
If the kittens are removed at the appropriate age (10-12 weeks) it should take up to 2 weeks for the milk supply to dry up...If this kitty wasn't actually at the end of the weaning process and the kittens were removed at between 6-8 weeks then your kitty's milk supply may take up to 3-3 1/2 weeks to completely dry up...It's best to keep this kitty away from intact male cats to prevent pregnancy - in fact if this cat was allowed out after giving birth to her kittens she may already be pregnant. It's a good idea to have mom spayed and there are many health and behavioral benefits besides the obvious benefit of population control to having a pet spayed/neutered... Female cats that are sterilized are far less likely to develop breast cancer and the surgery prevents ovarian and uterine cancers as well as a life threatening infection of the womb called pyometra - this infection causes the uterus to fill with pus, if not detected early the uterus can rupture and spread infection throughout the abdomen and the cat's chances of survival are slim if that happens...Other behavioral benefits to spaying female cats include a lower likelihood of the cat using urine or feces to mark her territory, no more annoying heat cycles that cause the cat to roll around on the floor, parade around with her belly on the ground and her bum in the air and cats that have been fixed also tend to be far less territorial so fighting is less likely. It really is in your cat's best interests to be spayed because spaying and neutering saves countless lives every year....Although I am sure that you always find good homes for your cat's kittens there is no guarantee that their new caregivers will make the responsible choice and have them spayed or neutered...By spaying your cat you are guaranteeing that the cycle of overpopulation will stop because your cat isn't going to be having anymore babies that you have to find homes for...Sadly many animal lovers working in shelters and rescue organizations are forced to destroy perfectly healthy and adoptable pets because they just can't house them or provide indefinite care until each pet gets a forever home. Please, choose to save lives, spay and neuter your pets....
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Answers by Expert:
Ali
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I am the proud guardian of 5 mixed breed cats ranging from 12 weeks to 13 years old and one purebred ragdoll. I have 20+ years experience working with mixed breed cats from a variety of different situations. I have fostered cats/kittens with special needs/behavioral issues. I have rescued/rehabilitated/re-homed a variety of stray/abused cats. I can offer advice on managing feral cat colonies, rehabilitating strays and finding them forever homes. I can help you to determine whether a cat is stray or feral, there IS a significant difference. Improperly introducing a new cat/kitten can result in aggression between newly introduced cats because cats are territorial by nature and they don't like sudden changes in their environment. To learn more about a peaceful way to introduce a new cat into a home with other cats please check out my previous answers on this subject. Proper nutrition for cats can be confusing, I recommend checking out catinfo.org which was created by a veterinarian (Dr. Lisa Pierson) who takes a common sense approach to explaining feline nutrition. Cat behavior and instincts are different from those of humans, I can help you understand your cat's needs so that you can meet them adequately and have a balanced, psychologically and physically sound kitty. Cats vary in personality, energy level and intelligence, different approaches may be required to achieve results in terms of training and interaction with your feline companion. An intelligent, high energy cat must be kept busy or they will make their own fun. I am NOT a licensed veterinarian and I can't offer medical advice. If your cat is ill/injured my advice is always the same: get prompt medical treatment provided by a veterinarian. If finances are an issue I will try to find resources in your area that can help with medical costs or make other choices to ensure the welfare of your cat.
Experience
I have fostered feral and stray cats, rehabilitated and homed cats that many people recommended euthanasia for. I am willing to make an effort to do the research and ask questions because I care enough to find solutions to behavioral problems rather than giving up. I have an interest in the use of alternative therapies to help provide the best possible care for all cats and I can say in all honesty that I've seen some incredible things happen for some incredible cats and their human caregivers when the right alternative therapeutic modality is used by a qualified veterinarian with expertise and experience in the field.
Education/Credentials
I've earned my diploma as a veterinary assistant with honors.
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