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Hi Karen--
I am new to cat rescue, and I have a pregnant female from a local shelter who was given a three-way distemper vaccine on 2/19, before they detected that she was pregnant. It was definitely the modified live virus vaccine that she received, not the killed virus. She also got a rabies shot. She still has not given birth, although she's getting bigger every day and I could feel fetal movement two days ago. I think she'll give birth in the next week, she has enlarged nipples and milk in the ducts closest to her tail. What are the chances that the kittens will have cerebellar hypoplasia when they are born? Thanks,
Anne
Hi Anne,
Here's a link that answers this better than I could.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Cats-1606/2009/4/pregnant-cat-shots.htm
It sounds like she might have gotten her vaccines far enough along the pregnancy that it won't hurt the kits. Here's a link about CH.
http://hubpages.com/hub/Cerebellar-Hypoplasia
Hopefully all will be well. Good luck and take care.
Ciao, Karen
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| Comment | Thanks so much, Karen. Now I feel better about letting the pregnancy continue. (She was fairly far along when I got her.) The kittens will be loved and cared for and will find loving forever homes no matter the outcome, but we'll hope for the best. That link also explains why a different female I fostered was thought to be pregnant, and then after a few weeks she wasn't pregnant anymore, without her having given birth or miscarried. I bet her vaccine caused her body to resorb the litter-- plus the fact that she was very underweight. Thanks again! | ||
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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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