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hi my bat baby had 5 healthy kittens on thursday the 7th.. um they were born seperate .. now they are kinda in a ball and stuck together . i need to know what to do .. im scared for them even though they are moving and squeaking and eating okay.. is there anything i can do to seperate them or do i leave it to nature? mom <baby> its her 2nd and last litter but i need to know what i can do to help the kittens.. please .. i am plannin on givng the vet a call but need advice incase theres somethin i can do asap// thanks
Hi Kimmy,
Sorry it took so long to get back to you. I'm not sure what you mean by stuck together. If they are huddling together in a ball then I would say that they are doing that to generate group warmth. What is the mom cat doing with them? I can't help you further without more info. Hopefully you got them to the vet and all is well. Let me know what he said. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Answers by Expert:
Karen Craft
Expertise
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!
Experience
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.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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