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Dear Jessica,
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my cat delivered 2 dead babies 4 days ago,she is 1 year old.but since then she is so aggitate and has vaginal bleeding,also 2 of her nipples are swelling.would you please help me figure out her problem?
with thanks
Hi Nina. I'm sorry to hear this. It sounds like your kitty probably has some more kittens that have not been delivered, or that she has damaged some tissue during delivery. If this is true, the only way to save her life is to have a veterinarian take care of her. Most likely, they would need to perform a surgery to remove her uterus and any kittens that remain. If any tissue is damaged that cannot be removed, the vet would need to try to repair it to stop the bleeding.
Her nipples are probably swelling because her body was preparing to feed the kittens, and now no kittens are feeding. Swelling is normal but can sometimes result in an infection called mastitis. This is the least of her worries right now, but if she sees a veterinarian, he will probably give her an antibiotic. This should help clear up any mastitis she may be suffering.
Best of luck. I hope Melody makes a full recovery!
Jessica
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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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