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My Cat got pregnant- We have an indoor cat only - so we've been relaxed about getting her fixed while I was on vacation our cat sitter "lost" her. Anyways- YES were are getting her fixed..
Betty Beau is now a year old and current on all of her shots.
More to the point - she went into labor yesterday around the 67 day- she gave birth to 3 kittens -
TWO died or were still born.
After the first two I helped her with the third. clean it and clear the airway. The third one was much smaller and seems to only suckle for a min or two and then sleep (only if I attach it- Mom cat doesn't seem to know what to do or care much). She lets baby suckle but does not encourage the kitten.
Mom is fine now- looks and acts herself and will lay with her baby but sometimes on it and sometimes a foot away- I have to lift the kitten to her mouth to get her to lick the baby - so it may go to the bathroom.
I don't know what Betty is thinking, but she seems relieved when I come in the room. Almost- like she is waiting for me to do it for her.
What should I do? I don't know if baby is getting what she needs. I don't know how to get mom to be well a mom.. At what point do I take over? Please help me.
Betty Beau is now a year old and current on all of her shots.
More to the point - she went into labor yesterday around the 67 day- she gave birth to 3 kittens -
TWO died or were still born.
After the first two I helped her with the third. clean it and clear the airway. The third one was much smaller and seems to only suckle for a min or two and then sleep (only if I attach it- Mom cat doesn't seem to know what to do or care much). She lets baby suckle but does not encourage the kitten.
Mom is fine now- looks and acts herself and will lay with her baby but sometimes on it and sometimes a foot away- I have to lift the kitten to her mouth to get her to lick the baby - so it may go to the bathroom.
I don't know what Betty is thinking, but she seems relieved when I come in the room. Almost- like she is waiting for me to do it for her.
What should I do? I don't know if baby is getting what she needs. I don't know how to get mom to be well a mom.. At what point do I take over? Please help me.