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amber and kittens
amber and kittens  
hi karen,

i am very concerened about the cat of my aunt who lives next door.she's a siamese cat that she adopted but her age is unknown and we also dont know if she has given birth before.

she gave birth 5 days ago december 23rd.  5 kittens and after a day another kitten but dead.  The concern now is that she hasnt peed or pooped yet.she pooped a little along with the dead kitty but after that no more.  I live in the philippines and people around here dont really spend money for vets.  I advised her to take the cat to the vet but she said she'd like wait and see til tomorrow.I hope you can help me karen.  I really love animals and if i can do something without taking her to the vet ill do it myself.(ive helped alot of bleeding animals before so i think if can do something for the cat if u think its safe)thanks alot!

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Hi Devon,

How sure are you that she hasn't eliminated anything? Sometimes mother cats will eat theirs and the kits waste. This is a protective mechanism. If she is eating food and drinking water fine then I wouldn't worry too much about this. However if she goes off her food or water and starts to get lethargic then there is a problem. And this is something that I can't help you with. She could have internal problems that only a vet could deal with.
Hopefully all is well. Just keep an eye on her. Keep food and water right near her nesting box so she doesn't have to go far for it. Monitor her intake. And if all is well then relax and enjoy the new kits. Good luck and take care.

Ciao, Karen

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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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