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    How long is a cat generally in heat?

    Hi, this is Mabel's owner again. Mabel has been in heat since we gave her kittens away last week on Wednesday. It basically started the minute the last one left. And yes, we intended to get her spayed but didn't know we would have to worry about it so soon after nursing. I was just curious...
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    Mabel Is So Sad

    Thank you, Michelle, I was wondering about that too. I will be careful. I'm more convinced than ever that Mabel is in heat. A male cat is making himself at home in our yard. This morning I yelled at him to get out of here, but he just stared at me and didn't move. I ran out and chased him...
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    Mabel Is So Sad

    Wow, Sandie, I think you hit the nail on the head with that one! I guess I figured I still had some time. When I read your reply, it occured to me that a couple of the neighborhood tom cats have been hanging around the yard again. Good grief. I better expediate the spay. Mabel will be...
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    Mabel Is So Sad

    Well, we have now taken all three kittens away from our little stray cat. The kittens are in good homes. Mabel (the mom cat) watched from a distance as we took each one. Today we gave away the last kitten. Mabel has been crying and crying all day and evening. She has searched every nook and...
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    Separating kittens from mom...please give advice

    Hi everyone. This is my first post on this forum. I'm hoping someone will have some advice for me. I also posted this on the behavior forum. We have been feeding a stray cat for about a year. The cat showed up one day and took up housekeeping on our porch. She has always been nervous around...
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    Separating kittens from mom...please give advice

    Hi everyone. This is my first post on this forum. I'm hoping someone will have some advice for me. We have been feeding a stray cat for about a year. The cat showed up one day and took up housekeeping on our porch. She has always been nervous around humans, but she has warmed up a little and...
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