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Expert: - 7/16/2008


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I took in a unwanted unloved thin sad snow Bengal that was posted in the free section of craigslist as her family no longer saw her fit to win ribbons in shows (no joke)...she spend most of her life in a cage and was only washed for events. I am a true lover of cats so i made the drive to pick her up the day her owner called me...so here i am with a smelly sad thin kitty lol well that is how it was 5/6ish weeks ago when we took her in. Now shes a member of our family has the best of eveything lots of love space food and a fixed male friend but we could tell a few weeks back kittens where on the way from looking at her and for the past few days we have had the joy of feeling them move. As i said we did not have her when we got into this situation is there anyway to know when she will have her babys? They will all have vet care and they will stay here for the 8weeks and then some till we know they have well fit. One more thing for the past week she has on and off acted like she is in heat is that normal

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Hi Lexi,

Cats usually are pregnant for about 9 weeks. You should take her to the vet for a checkup now. She shouldn't be acting like she is in heat. Your cat is an exotic. She needs a little extra care. Especially coming from the situation that she was in before. You should also feed her the kitten type of food of whatever brand she eats now. She needs the extra protein. Have your vet check her out. Good luck.

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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