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After a 2 months when my cat gave birth, all of them disappeared for some reason, and when we couldn't find them, the mother's breast I think sort of hardened, what should I do?
HI Hilde,
What you should do is get your cat spayed right away before she has more kittens. Here is a resource with information and help finding low cost spay and neuter clinics
http://www.spayusa.com
Sadly, a predator probably ate the missing kittens, and at 2 months it is normal for the mother's milk to dry up, kittens are weaned at 8 weeks. Baby kittens should never be allowed outdoors, they are very easy targets for wild animals to eat.
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Tina
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I can answer questions on: cat nutrition and diet, behavior, behavior problems, training, general health, socialization/taming feral cats, TVAR, trapping feral cats, feline nutrition, and cat care. My favorite questions are on the topic of nutrition and I have special experience with hyperthyroidism in cats. Please do NOT ask me if you should take your cat to the vet - if you have any reason to suspect your cat is ill or injured please call your vet immediately!
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5 years as volunteer adoption co-ordinator for a nonprofit volunteer cat rescue group. Experience working in a veterinary clinic. Current occupation: Research Scientist.
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MS Biomedical Science
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