Expert: Karen Craft - 10/30/2011

Question
QUESTION: my cat had 5 kittens 36hrs ago. while she was pregnant she would have fast n heavy breathing. one of the kittens (the 1st born) was born with a deformity(his back legs are formed backwards). this is also her 1st litter. but she is still breathing fast and panting alot especially when she feeds them, she eats the same even gets up to drink thats the only funny behavior. i cant tell if anything is still in her belly r if its the milk glands, should i be worried. by the way the kitten is doing fine n still alive n just as strong as the others.

ANSWER: Hi Kirsten,

I would strongly suggest a visit to the vet is in order. You need to make sure that mom is okay. And you need to have that kitten examined. And you need to really think about what care that kitten is going to need.
Here is a link about kittens with this disorder. http://www.pandecats.com/x/caring-for-a-kitten-born-with-a-twisted-leg.shtml

It will take a little effort on your part but the kit can walk almost normally with the extra care it will need. But I would definitely get mom cat to the vet for a post partum checkup. Good luck and take care. And let me know how the little guy, (or girl), is doing.

   
Ciao, Karen  


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QUESTION: hey karen thanks for the advice the momma is doin fine the kitter now almost 3months old forest the lil one born with twisted feet is doin great 1 of his feet fixed itself but the other 1 is still twisted but it doesnt bother him actually he was the first 1 to jump offthe furniture he also likes to hang from the bottom of the furniture send m ur email n as soon as i can upload the videos n pics of him n the kittens then i can email them to u maybe u can also help me find a home for a couple of them we r going to keep forest and oreo she was the only girl also do u know of anywhere that can help me pay to get the girls fixed love having kittens around but my place is to small and this litter goes through a 12lb bag of food in like a week thank you again i look forward to hearing from you

ANSWER: Hi Kirsten,

Glad to hear that everything turned out well. It's great how cats can adapt to defects. I don't know what area you are from but if get back to me I'll see what I can do to help you. It's nice to hear back from people with updates on their furry companions. Good luck and take care.

Ciao, Karen

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QUESTION: im in south louisiana lafayette to be exact n thank you again

Answer
Hi Kirsten,

Here's a couple of organizations that might be of help for you. I'm in upstate NY. This is the best I can do. Hope they will be able to help you. Good luck and take care.

http://lafayetteanimalaid.org/Home.html

http://muttcats.com/shelters/louisiana.htm

http://spaynation.net/index.html

Ciao, Karen