Foster Cat Had Her Kittens This Am!

[laurenfosters]

Gorgeous! What's mama's name? Do you know if this is her first litter?

Her name is Dyra. She came from a multi-unfixed-pet household that wanted to surrender her to the rescue I volunteer for. That was the name they had given her. We're pretty sure it's her first litter as she's only 9 months old! She is doing an absolutely awesome job for a new mommy, I think. She's patient, gentle, helps them go potty, and lets them nurse as much as they want. <3

 

[laurenfosters]

I'm sorry the photos are so big! I uploaded them on my mobile and now that I'm on my laptop they look gigantic.

 

[ileen]

They're not too big for my laptop, they're beautiful. I can't believe she had a litter of 5 all by herself in the few hours between your checks and everything went perfectly.

 

[laurenfosters]

They're not too big for my laptop, they're beautiful. I can't believe she had a litter of 5 all by herself in the few hours between your checks and everything went perfectly.

I KNOW! I can't decide whether I'm more amazed or relieved! Animals are truly incredible.

 

[laurenfosters]

Weights yesterday @ 1pm:
#1: 108g
#2: 121g
#3: 113g
#4: 95g
#5: 99g

Weights today @ 1pm:
#1: 119g
#2: 136g
#3: 119g
#4: 101g
#5: 107g

#2 is gigantic and (s)he is already beginning to open her/his eyes! Is this normal?

 

[orange&white]

Wow! Usually eyes open around a week to 10 days. That's exciting!

Looks like they are doing great.

 

[laurenfosters]

Wow! Usually eyes open around a week to 10 days. That's exciting!

Looks like they are doing great.

That's what I thought! I'm assuming as long as the eyes don't look goopy or inflamed, it's nothing to worry about?

 

[orange&white]

I wouldn't think you need to worry. She looks good and good weight gains for all of them.

 

[orange&white]

It's possible that she was conceived a few days earlier than the rest of the litter. Cats can get pregnant by more than one male while they're in heat.

 

[laurenfosters]

It's possible that she was conceived a few days earlier than the rest of the litter. Cats can get pregnant by more than one male while they're in heat.

That makes sense. The different coloring would corroborate that too. Cat pregnancy is so fascinating!

 

[Sarthur2]

Eyes in short-haired kittens open earlier than in long-hairs. It's not unusual for eyes to be fully open at 5 days.

 

[laurenfosters]

Boy oh boy I am just totally in love

 

[laurenfosters]

Everyone is looking good this AM and has gained over yesterday. However my #1 gained only 2 grams from yesterday morning to today, from 118 to 120. He appears plump and healthy, and is up from his Sunday afternoon weight of 108, but should I be concerned he didn't gain more? My miracle nipples arrive tomorrow so I can start supplementing if necessary.

So so excited that my runts grew even more! Up to 105 & 110.

 

[Sarthur2]

I think you should supplement. He needs to gain 6-10 grams per day. See how he gains today. He's not doing badly though.

 

[laurenfosters]

Oops, make that 110 and 117 for the runts!

Ok, I will start supplementing as soon as I get the nipples. In the meantime I am going to try to facilitate his nursing and make sure he gets extra time.

 

[dustydiamond1]

Such a wonderful sweet mama, I hope she gets a forever home after the kids are weaned. You are doing a fantastic job too Love all the pictures

 

[laurenfosters]

#1 already up 5g since this morning. He's making a comeback!

 

[ileen]

I hope she gets a forever home after the kids are weaned.

I hope the mama gets a forever home with at least one of the kids.

 

[laurenfosters]

I think my parents might adopt mama which I would absolutely love!!

 

[laurenfosters]

Weights yesterday 6pm
1. 119
2. 141
3. 120
4. 103
5. 109

Today @ 6pm:
1. 131
2. 151
3. 132
4. 116
5. 123

Such awesome gains! I'm so happy