Is my cat pregnant ?

[StefanZ]

Nay, the feet doesnt look the usual way - that is why I suggest some mild but consistent gymnastics.  (be sure it doesnt hurts - if he squeeks like in pains, take it easier, or even cease).

The real question is if the rest of the legs are like on the siblings.   Ie the upper half of the legs in question...

 

[metcalfe1987]

All over kittens legs are normal . So just gentle stretches ?

 

[StefanZ]

All over kittens legs are normal . So just gentle stretches ?

Yes, I think so. Keep them in your hand awhile, so they are warm, and kitten used to your holding and doesnt tense up, and gentle streches forward, into the right direction.

 

[metcalfe1987]

Thank you .how often during the day shall I do it .

 

[StefanZ]

Thank you .how often during the day shall I do it .

To be honest, Im not sure.  Twice?

 

[kstonya]

It is still early you might exercise the back feet and see if you can strengthen the muscles. I did a search for the syndrome and found some interesting helps if that is the problem. I think it is like club foot in a child it can be corrected if you start early. As this baby is just days old you might be able to wake up the muscles if that is the problem and correct the issue. let us know what you find out vet bills are expensive but a quick check might be useful if you can afford it.

 

[kstonya]

I would suggest as often as you can with any exercise the gradual working up to more time will depend on what results you are seeing. If you try working the muscles and it causes pain to the kitten then you will know if the times need to be adjusted. maybe some the the time work with setting the kitten on it legs while supporting the body to get the legs use to the correct way to react. The activity level will increase for the kitten once the eyes open and they start moving around more.

 

[metcalfe1987]

Thank you for your advice . I've done exercises on him 4 times today and encouraged sitting any lying properly and will continue to do so. I'll keep you posted. Also if u have a heat mat in the wardrobe with molly and kittens can I turn my heating down to 16 degrees? Will kittens be warm enough be warm enough?

 

[metcalfe1987]

Can someone check for me pls
7:50 last night
Kitten 1 - 4.4oz
Kitten 2 -4.2 oz
Kitten 3-3.9 oz

7:50 tonight
Kitten 1- 5.0oz
Kitten 2 - 4.8oz
Kitten 3- 4.5 oz
Thank you in advance xxx

 

[Sarthur2]

Good! They are all showing steady gains. Continue weighing them though to make sure it continues.

 

[StefanZ]

Thank you for your advice . I've done exercises on him 4 times today and encouraged sitting any lying properly and will continue to do so. I'll keep you posted. Also if u have a heat mat in the wardrobe with molly and kittens can I turn my heating down to 16 degrees? Will kittens be warm enough be warm enough?

I think it should be  OK.   But its a quite radical lowering of the overall temp in your house?  Most people wants at least 18C, preferably 20-21...

The raisings are excellent, precisely as if they got paid for it!   

 

[kstonya]

If you have a way to check the room temp in the kitty dorm then you will know just how much you need to adjust the temp or use more heating pads etc. I have a similar setting as I got a room heater that has a thermostat and I set it so I don't have cold air in the bed room at night which allows me to turn the temp down for the rest of the house.

Can someone check for me pls
7:50 last night
Kitten 1 - 4.4oz
Kitten 2 -4.2 oz
Kitten 3-3.9 oz

7:50 tonight
Kitten 1- 5.0oz
Kitten 2 - 4.8oz
Kitten 3- 4.5 oz
Thank you in advance xxx

are you trying to check in grams and using a oz scale or the other way around? all the numbers look good as they are gaining about .6 oz each

 

[kstonya]

Very small born kittens shall gain 0.21164377oz a day, normal big newborns shall gain 0.35273962oz a day.

Does this help if you look at it in oz

7:50 last night        7:50 tonight
Kitten 1 - 4.4oz to 5.0oz  gained .6 oz
Kitten 2 -4.2 oz to 4.8oz gained .6 oz
Kitten 3-3.9 oz to 4.5 oz gained .6 oz

I had the computer do the conversions for me

 

[tiggs2012]

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• metcalfe1987
• May 10, 2015

Kittens 3 days old

Have you sexed them yet?

 

[metcalfe1987]

Yes one girls 2 boys . Kittens have haven't gained much today feelinv worried

 

[metcalfe1987]

Gains 4G .5g.6g

 

[StefanZ]

Gains 4G .5g.6g

Yes, if its the real gains in grammes, its  lesser, visibly lesser.  OK for one day, but not okey for two days running.   Had there occured any change?

But if you are measuring on the same  OZ scale, and its  point 4, point 5, point 6 oz - these are excellent raising fully possible for healthy kittens, and more in line with the earlier additions.

 

[metcalfe1987]

Kittens weighs tonight
Kitten 1 -5.5oz
Kitten 2 - 5.3 oz
Kitten 3 - 5.1oz

 

[metcalfe1987]

Fantastic!!!! Thank you for you help x

Very small born kittens shall gain 0.21164377oz a day, normal big newborns shall gain 0.35273962oz a day.

Does this help if you look at it in oz

7:50 last night        7:50 tonight

Kitten 1 - 4.4oz to 5.0oz  gained .6 oz

Kitten 2 -4.2 oz to 4.8oz gained .6 oz

Kitten 3-3.9 oz to 4.5 oz gained .6 oz

I had the computer do the conversions for me

To nights weights
K1 - 5.5 oz
K2 -5.3oz
K3 -5.1oz

 

[StefanZ]

 
Very small born kittens shall gain 0.21164377oz a day, normal big newborns shall gain 0.35273962oz a day.

Does this help if you look at it in oz

7:50 last night        7:50 tonight
Kitten 1 - 4.4oz to 5.0oz  gained .6 oz
Kitten 2 -4.2 oz to 4.8oz gained .6 oz
Kitten 3-3.9 oz to 4.5 oz gained .6 oz

Kittens weighs tonight
Kitten 1 -5.5oz
Kitten 2 - 5.3 oz
Kitten 3 - 5.1oz

It I compare the correct tales - yesterday and today, the change is in point OZ,  and it gives very good raises, half an OZ, or around 15gram a day  apiece.  Very good.