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    What breed are my kittens?

    I think I will agree with your vet. One of them seems more spotted than a broken mackerel, so standing alone, he would be described as spotted tabby. Not that common but not forbidden to domestic moggies. But the other is clearly a broken mackerel. Also, ocicat spots are smaller. That...
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    Newbie with very Pregnant Foster Kitty Mango!

    I suppose she is very pregnant now. Has she dropped? Ie suddenly looks less preg? If so, its a couple of days left. Not all cats drops visibly, but when they do, its a fairly reliable sign to rectyfie the count. It makes the waiting game easier. :)
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    My Cat

    A very nice domestic shorthair, brown tabby tortie, and a little white. May be called for torbie with white. She wont get much bigger now, will get some extra weight with time, as most of us tend to become more fatty with the privilege of age. :) May I ask, why do you say she is half a bengal?
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    Nursing cat acting strange

    Yes a little odd. Cat moms usually abandon a sick kitten, not to endanger the healthy ones. But sometimes they instead give extra care to the sickly one. Or giving some extra time to one whom is bullied by the others... Perhaps if YOU did some work as grandmother? Ie let her leave the kitten...
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    Help with Momma Cat & 6 kittens

    Some quick ideas: Goats milk is cheaper than kmr. Or even plain youghurt if she likes. Youghurt has also some natural probiotics. KMR is good if a kitten needs supplementing, but in a pinch, goat milk is OK for kittens too. Weighting is an excellent way to notice any problems if you arent...
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    Newest foster mama,

    Doubleton
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    3% Egyptian Mau

    Teh most probable its the "analysis" which is funny.¨ Although most of us have some genes from Ginghis Khan, so unsworen is best. :) Please send us a couple of good pics, So we will take our guesses what look alike he is.
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    Harriet, where are your kittens?!!

    Its common they are emptying their bowels shortly before delivery. Wise from Mother Nature.
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    Newest foster mama,

    Hasshe dropped? If yes it may be beginning of labor. If not its prob Braxton Hick contractions
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    Weaning kitten doesnt want wet food

    You can make your own pedialyte, its have a combo of dextrose and some salt - preferably minerale salt containing several different salts, Na, K, Mg Cl, and not just NaCl. the exact proportions dextrose / salt are prob not very important, but so its barely taste. Here is destrose extra...
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    2 Very Pregnant Foster Mamas, Couple of Questions

    ps. If kmr to mommas is pricey for you, you can always try with goats milk. Cheaper and should work too.
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    2 Very Pregnant Foster Mamas, Couple of Questions

    81 grammes isnt too bad, so DO keep your eye, if he doesnt add in a day or at most 2, than its time to supplement / handfeed. If he manages with momma and adds, its better not to stress momma. Also, handfeeding although often necessary, DOES have some risks too if you arent very experienced...
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    Queening Cat

    If you need hunting cats try to have contact with some shelters / rescue groups. There is always a big need for adoption homes - including places as farm cats. Also, there is always the occasional cat whom has difficult with litter try, and thus, cant be an inside cat... But being a barn cat...
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    Weaning kitten doesnt want wet food

    Good you have contact with vet. Probiotic and dextrose are fine, but add also some salts / pedialyte, because diarrhea means massive losses of salts / electrolytes. You could try with well cooked rice water, and add to this some salts... Remember, the basic remedy against the Mankiller cholera...
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    2 Very Pregnant Foster Mamas, Couple of Questions

    The only sure way is to weigh them every day. Very experienced persons are often able to notice by the looks - but that is extra class. Of course, if mommas dont let you weigh them, try and observe... If you notice someone seems to struggle in wain, or doesnt get visibly bigger while the...
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