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Expert: - 5/17/2009


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My cat just had a kitten about a week an a half ago, It was her first litter and she only had one kitten. I talked to a vet about her only having one kitten and she said as long as she is acting like she always has then there shouldn't be a problem, she also said that sometimes they only have one kitten. The kitten and mother have been fine ever since she gave birth. About a hour ago i walked out of my living room to find the mother just laying there, so i called her name and she didn't look at me or anything, she always has before so i walked up to her and i had to move her head to look at me, when she did her eyes were vary watery, and she didn't seem to want to move anywhere. I brought her in to the bedroom where her kitten is and put her in the box with her kitten and she didn't turn to let the kitten get to her nipple or start licking the kitten and she always does those thing, i even shacked her food jar to see if she would come running and she didn't. Should i be worried and go get her checked or is she just tired or something? i don't know much about cats so any help would be great.

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Hi Chris,

Yes you should take her to the vet. She could have a few things wrong with her that would explain this. I am unable to tell you exactly what could be wrong but she should definitely not be like that. Have your vet check her out right away. Good luck. Oh, and in the meantime, pick up some KMR to feed the kit.

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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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