Peaches

[StefanZ]

With shy cats the easiest is usually to use a humane trap.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

Yes. I mentioned that to them. They might give it a try.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

Update: Just got back from Peaches vet appointment. The vet said she was really healthy. She gave her some wormer, and prescribed an antibiotic to give her. She also wrote down a flea medicine that was safe to give her. The vet estimated that Peaches is around a year old, so not as young as I was scared she was. I'm just hoping the car ride and vet visit haven't stressed her out too much. The babies are very active. I can see them moving around alot today. I will keep you all updated on how she is doing.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

Today makes it one week that I've had Peaches. Still no sign of babies yet. I just hope she doesn't decide to give birth to them while I'm at work. I really want to be there to help her. I guess we'll see what the next week brings. I'll keep you guys updated.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

Update: Peaches has been digging around in her nesting box the past few days. She's also been letting me lay my hand on her stomach. I'm really gentle so as not to hurt the babies. It's amazing feeling them moving around in there. I'm so excited for them to be born. No signs on her early milk yet. I just keep praying she has them while I'm home. I'll keep you all updated.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

Update: Here's Peaches in one of her nesting boxes.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

Update: Okay guys. I think this is it. I heard Peaches digging furiously in her nesting box, and came in to check on her. She's now laying in it, and is pushing.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

Baby one is here. Born at 5:48.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

First placenta has passed.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

Second Baby has arrived at 6:43.

 

[Sarthur2]

How’s it going? Anymore kittens? Are they nursing?

 

[Bookishkitty597]

How’s it going? Anymore kittens? Are they nursing?

No more babies yet. I'm waiting for her to pass the second placenta. The babies are nursing when they can find a nipple.

 

[Sarthur2]

You can help guide them to a nipple. Did mama chew the cord though so he’s not still attached?

 

[Bookishkitty597]

Mommy Peaches with her first two babies.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

You can help guide them to a nipple. Did mama chew the cord though so he’s not still attached?

Yes she chewed through the cord. The first placenta passed quickly. I'm a bit of a worrier so the longer she goes without passing the second one. The more concerned I get.

 

[Sarthur2]

She’ll pass it. It may come with the next kitten. You’re sure she didn’t pass it and eat it?

 

[Bookishkitty597]

She’ll pass it. It may come with the next kitten. You’re sure she didn’t pass it and eat it?

I'm not really sure. The first one I saw, and heard her eat. But she kept moving around alot after the second baby, so I may have missed it.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

It looks like she's pushing occasionally. Not as much as the first two times, and not as close together.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

Baby number 3 arrived at 7:41. She's eating the placenta.

 

[Bookishkitty597]

So far all babies are orange, and white like mommy. This latest baby has the most orange.