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Expert: - 4/11/2010


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Hi Karen,my 2 yr. old cat Mystical is/was pregnant and we have thought she was in early labor for 2 days now. She's very clinging and meowing as if in heat. She also was bleeding(spotting) for these 2 days on & off. Tonight, my husband found a baby kitten in between folds of a comforter she frequently lays on/under. It was not alive. But it was cleaned off completely of blood,the sac etc. but didn't have alot of hair. After disposing of the baby, Mystical began to increase her yawling & restlessness as she was 2 days prior. Is it possible she may have passed only this one due it's condition & still be pregnant with others? We're very sad & confused & don't have means to take her to be seen professionally right now! Please help us figure things out if you can?! GOD Bless You!
Jessica

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Hi Jessica,

She still can have kittens inside her. If she is still in labor and not passing kittens there isn't much you can do at home. She needs to be seen by a vet. She may have to have a Cesarean. This is a serious situation. I know times are tough money wise but most vets will work with you. I have had to pay my vet off for 3 months,(every two weeks), because one of mine went over the vet emergency funds I had. Talk to your vet to make arrangements about payments and get her in to be checked. You will saving her life and the unborn kits lives. 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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