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She told me an iodine or betadine mix with water and mimicked wiping it out, followed by Neosporin ... only if there is no further ooze. However, I’m not sure if I should open up the pocket more, what type of cloth to use, etc. I’m more concerned with the mechanics of doing it. I know it’s...

We have them in separate rooms, but just let them visit because Maggie was crying for them. She is cleaning them, and even wants them to nurse, but then pulls away once they get latched on. I think we will do this for at least the next 24 hours to see how they all do. I’d much prefer to leave...

If one more voice is needed, I’ll add mine. Ear mites must be medically treated. The vet will have the correct medication. Some flea medications will also help with ear mites, but it also must be obtained from the vet. If she’s tearing her ears up, a cone may also be helpful.

Hi all. Miss Maggie has a case of mastitis. Luckily the three kittens are just old enough for some solids, because she won’t feed them. She and I went to the vet today (fun during quarantine here in Spain), got examined and some shots. I was sent home with Maggie, a couple of medications and...

Thanks, both of you. I’ve “assisted” with so many cat births, that I am used to the Mamas doing what their instinct tells them to do. The remaining three are doing very good, as is Maggie. All the laundry is done! Of course, Maggie will continue to make more for the next several days, but I...

Well, a bit more sadness this morning. Little Cali, the final breech kitten, was pushed out of the nest in the night. It’s sad because she was drinking milk and cuddling with the others so well before I went to bed. I picked her up, let Maggie smell it (and she pulled away with no interest)...

Hi all. I never did upload any photos, but I wanted to give an update. Maggie (née Mitzi) spent the bulk of the last two days giving birth. She had a total of 8 kittens. One was born with its intestines through the umbilical hole and died cuddle with Maggie. Another was still born. Another...

The kitty is here and we have decided to call her Mitzy. She’s a tortie with a few Calico splotches, fully grown and sweet as can be. She is a love. I totally didn’t need to worry about acclimating her to the house as it is obvious that she had been someone’s pet at some point. She checked...

Okay, I just got word that they have managed to capture Mama. :-) I’m really excited.

Oh, she just looks naughty! ;-) We love a naughty kitty in our household.

The vet gave me a tube of Frontline yesterday. The packaging was in Spanish, but I used my translator this morning to check it out. Ended up going online only to find out that Frontline canNOT be used on pregnant cats. Of course, the vet is closed today. But, the cat still isn’t here either...

I would never put a flea collar on any animal. I’m so surprised they are still sold. I will get to the second article just as soon as I’ve made a cup of coffee.

Thank you for your reply. It’s been quite a few years since I’ve bathed a cat. But seeing this made me laugh. I had been talking to my husband that either I can flea treat her and she will dislike me for a bit or I can use the vinegar wash and she will hate me. My husband bravely volunteered...

I’m brand new here and need some advice. I’ve done cat/kitten rescue for years, but have never fostered, and have been presented with a new challenge. I live in Spain and speak very little Spanish. A local shelter has asked if I could foster a pregnant mama cat and the kittens until they are...