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Expert: - 9/6/2007


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PLEASE HELP!
 I have a 13 month old manx kitty.  She (Chloe) is pregnant, well that is what I am guessing.  She is very moody, won't let you pet her hind end, and whines when you hold her.  She seems comfortable other then that though!  She has been eating tons, and sleeping the other 23 1/2 hours that she isn't eating! LOL.  I have no idea when she is due.  And, I have never had a pregnant cat.  I have no idea what to expect.  She is scheduled to go into the vet to be spayed.  I told my vet that I was pretty sure she was pregnant....they told me to "just bring her in, and we will take care of it".  I am assuming that they meant they would abort her.  Is there any risk for Chloe after they do something like that?  I told them I wasn't too fond of aborting her babies....they said, well there are plenty of cats out there....couldn't beleive it!  I would like to let her have the babies, and adopt them out,...but I am really scared!  I had a friend who had a female cat that was also 13 months old, and had a litter, then ate some of her own kittens, and then just ran away.  HELP!  ANY advice is helpful....

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Hi Jessica,

Just to make sure, was Chloe in heat and did she get out? If you don't know the answers to those questions you need to get her to the vet to be checked. She may have something else wrong with her.

If she is pregnant and you want to go ahead with the spay, then go ahead. There is very little risk to her. Your vet was a little blunt about your cat having kittens but it's just a very hard fact. There are a lot of kittens out there that need homes.

If your vet says she is pregnant and you want her to have a litter, write back and I'll help you with what I know. Good luck.

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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