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Hi Jessica! I've had cats before that have delivered kittens but I'm at a bit of a loss with my Cuda. She went into labor Friday night, had one kitten Saturday morning, (am not sure about the time because she went up into a tree to have this baby...we had to rescue it...yep, a TREE!), then Sunday morning, she delivered another kitten. Both babies look great and Mama is doing very well, but she's still meowing alot and licking her genitalia. She also looks like she still may have a kitten in there. I've felt and I can't really tell.
Is this unusual for a cat to deliver so far apart?
Thanks for any advice. The vet is next!
Hi Jeanne. It is not unheard of for cats to deliver their kittens on separate days, but it is on the unusual side. Sometimes all the kittens end up being delivered without incident, but in many cases, it is a signal that there is a problem with delivery, and the mom's and kittens' lives are at risk. And as she is licking her genital area, this is a certain cause for alarm. I would most definitely get her to the vet. Depending on what's found on the physical exam, and perhaps an x-ray, the vet may either give her a shot of Pitocin to strengthen contractions, or may do an emergency spay to deliver the remaining kitten(s) by cesarean. This is important not only to save the babies but also mom's life.
I hope all goes well. Enjoy your babies!
Jessica
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| Comment | Jessica, thank you. I did call the vet and altho Cuda isn't in any distress, he does want to take a look at her, so thank you so much for your timely answer! I KNEW something wasn't right about this! You're awesome! (And yes...I'm enjoying these babies very much!) | ||
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Jessica
Expertise
The areas in which I have gained the most experience are cat health and feral cat management/rescue. I provide supportive care to chronically ill cats, hospice care to terminally ill cats and also am involved in trap-neuter-return efforts. My specialities lie in taming feral cats and in the allopathic treatment of cats with illnesses or special needs. I also have owned Siamese, Himalayans, Abyssinians, Russian Blues, Savannahs, Bengals, Peterbalds, Don Sphynx and Oriental Shorthairs and am well-versed in cat breeds as well as cat behavior and nutrition.
Experience
I have 15 years of extensive experience with cats ranging from breeding to medical care. My daily routine consists of caring for cats with diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney failure, feline leukemia, feline AIDS as well as feral cats. I have experience with liver patients, heart patients, feline infectious peritonitis, cancer, recovery from amputation and trauma, congenital deformities and most every disease in between. I have assisted cats giving birth and hand-nursed kittens who were neglected by their mother from 2 days old through weaning.
Education/Credentials
15 years' hands-on experience
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