Hi everyone. 
I'm newish to this site havnt been on here in about 14 years!
This is going to be a little long as will try and give as much information that I have about mum to be for her 3rd (as far as I know) and most definitely her last time.
2 weeks ago I messaged a friend I have on Facebook to try and give her information on spaying a female cat she was trying to rehome as she thought she might be pregnant and was attacking her 2 5 month old previous kittens! Long story short I took her in which she was very grateful for.
Nala formally known as betsie which she doesn't answer to (to be honest she doesn't acknowledge anything or anyone unless it involves food) is around 2 yeara old came to me very skinny being able to feel every bone and slightly dehydrated seemed very loving to start with (this lasted just a couple of hours) but also a very large noticeably belly which you could feel the kittens and see small movements. Also a bold patch on her tail (I will include pictures) and very large nipples.
Back ground story her previous owner before my friend had her she had already had 2 litters of kittens. My friend took the cat off her friend when the last lot of kittens were 2 weeks old as they were covered in fleas full of worms skinny and just didn't look in good health. She had 5 kittens in total but one had died before my friend got them because the other owners child had sat on a kitten and sadly killed it. Another kitten died 2 days later after my friend had them which she said was due to the bad flea infestation.
The last 3 kittens got to 3 months she kept 2 I'm unsure what happened to the third I'm assuming was homed with someone. But nala got out when they were 3 months oldish and again 2 weeks after that do not have any dates. She was seen mating with a male the first time if I understand it right.
We took nala on the 30th of May. She has a constant supply of fresh water kitten wet and dry food and she ate like she wasn't sure where her next meal was coming from. The last few days she has calmed down with her food intake not eating much of the biscuits and not finishing her wet food just taking a few bites although she loves a lick-e-lix.
She uses her litter tray fine no issues with her poop she sleeps most of the time and grooms herself loads. She is getting bigger by the day.
Vets said they didn't want me to bring her in as it might unsettle her even more unless there seems to be an emergency with her then just to keep an eye on her and bring her in for a check once kittens are born. So I've had her 13 days the kittens are moving loads almost like they are having a party in there haha.
She's a very angry cat, she will only be nice or let me pet her when food is involved no warnings and she will swipe at you (plenty of blood has been drawn) I have learned the signs on when not to approach her.
I have set up 3 different locations as nesting areas she is confined to my bedroom as I have 4 other cats (all spayed and neutered) the wardrob I have set up as one and I have 2 big boxes lined with puppy pads and blankets one covered with a hole cut out the other open top with a side cut out so she has a choice.
I'm back on night shifts tonight and so know she will end up having then this weekend
So my questions.
How can I gain her trust or will she always be an angry cat?
Worried about keeping an eye on the kittens what if she doesn't let me near them?
Can't see if she's had any signs of discharge or milk as she won't allow me that close. I can only give her chin rubs or head rubs when I'm feeding her.
I've taken in pregnant strays years ago when I used to live in London we was near a graveyard and train station so used to get a lot. We used to get them spayed after and found homes for them all. But it's been a long time. Only one we had complications with was one needed a c section and none of the kittens made it. Have had to help with removing sacs and cutting cords before when they had trouble (kittens came very fast after each other)
But like I said it has been a while since I've dealt with a pregnant female.
I've done loads of reading from the links on here which has helped loads. Think I just need someone to say all will be OK lol.
I have attached a few images and thank you for taking the time to read I know its a long one.
I'm newish to this site havnt been on here in about 14 years!
This is going to be a little long as will try and give as much information that I have about mum to be for her 3rd (as far as I know) and most definitely her last time.
2 weeks ago I messaged a friend I have on Facebook to try and give her information on spaying a female cat she was trying to rehome as she thought she might be pregnant and was attacking her 2 5 month old previous kittens! Long story short I took her in which she was very grateful for.
Nala formally known as betsie which she doesn't answer to (to be honest she doesn't acknowledge anything or anyone unless it involves food) is around 2 yeara old came to me very skinny being able to feel every bone and slightly dehydrated seemed very loving to start with (this lasted just a couple of hours) but also a very large noticeably belly which you could feel the kittens and see small movements. Also a bold patch on her tail (I will include pictures) and very large nipples.
Back ground story her previous owner before my friend had her she had already had 2 litters of kittens. My friend took the cat off her friend when the last lot of kittens were 2 weeks old as they were covered in fleas full of worms skinny and just didn't look in good health. She had 5 kittens in total but one had died before my friend got them because the other owners child had sat on a kitten and sadly killed it. Another kitten died 2 days later after my friend had them which she said was due to the bad flea infestation.
The last 3 kittens got to 3 months she kept 2 I'm unsure what happened to the third I'm assuming was homed with someone. But nala got out when they were 3 months oldish and again 2 weeks after that do not have any dates. She was seen mating with a male the first time if I understand it right.
We took nala on the 30th of May. She has a constant supply of fresh water kitten wet and dry food and she ate like she wasn't sure where her next meal was coming from. The last few days she has calmed down with her food intake not eating much of the biscuits and not finishing her wet food just taking a few bites although she loves a lick-e-lix.
She uses her litter tray fine no issues with her poop she sleeps most of the time and grooms herself loads. She is getting bigger by the day.
Vets said they didn't want me to bring her in as it might unsettle her even more unless there seems to be an emergency with her then just to keep an eye on her and bring her in for a check once kittens are born. So I've had her 13 days the kittens are moving loads almost like they are having a party in there haha.
She's a very angry cat, she will only be nice or let me pet her when food is involved no warnings and she will swipe at you (plenty of blood has been drawn) I have learned the signs on when not to approach her.
I have set up 3 different locations as nesting areas she is confined to my bedroom as I have 4 other cats (all spayed and neutered) the wardrob I have set up as one and I have 2 big boxes lined with puppy pads and blankets one covered with a hole cut out the other open top with a side cut out so she has a choice.
I'm back on night shifts tonight and so know she will end up having then this weekend
So my questions.
How can I gain her trust or will she always be an angry cat?
Worried about keeping an eye on the kittens what if she doesn't let me near them?
Can't see if she's had any signs of discharge or milk as she won't allow me that close. I can only give her chin rubs or head rubs when I'm feeding her.
I've taken in pregnant strays years ago when I used to live in London we was near a graveyard and train station so used to get a lot. We used to get them spayed after and found homes for them all. But it's been a long time. Only one we had complications with was one needed a c section and none of the kittens made it. Have had to help with removing sacs and cutting cords before when they had trouble (kittens came very fast after each other)
But like I said it has been a while since I've dealt with a pregnant female.
I've done loads of reading from the links on here which has helped loads. Think I just need someone to say all will be OK lol.
I have attached a few images and thank you for taking the time to read I know its a long one.
no puring when she does let me though so I don't do it for to long. No signs if nesting as yet. Being her third time I'm going to assuming she will know what she's doing so just trusting the process. Not sure how she was with the other litters as very little information was given.
