Pregnant Cat. Please Help!

[Sarthur2]

It's probably just pregnancy changes.

 

[PippaRory21]

ok! I'm just really worried

 

[PippaRory21]

She is doing great as far as I Know!

 

[marypetlover]

I had a cat that took forever to get her spayed because every time we took her in to do it she was already pregnant. We couldn't figure out how she was getting pregnant because she was an indoor only cat then one day we found out she could push the dryer tube that leads outside out of the way to get outside. She was so smart it was ridiculous.

 

[PippaRory21]

I just felt the tiniest amount of kitten movement. Her due date is in two weeks, is there any other supplies I might need?
I have lots of towels, puppy pads, bedding...
I am going to get another litter box (a private one that the other cats can't use)
and a scale that weighs in grams, and some more KMR. If there is anything else please let me know!

 

[PippaRory21]

P.S. I didn't press on her belly. I just lightly placed my hand on her, as if I was petting her.

 

[Sarthur2]

Make sure you have a tiny 1-2 mL syringe and a kitten bottle.

Otherwise it sounds like you are all set!

 

[PippaRory21]

OK, thanks! I will add that to my list.

 

[ashade1]

And honey if you don't have any! It is handy to have!

 

[PippaRory21]

I have plenty of honey. When and what should I use the honey for? thanks for the info everybody!

 

[abyeb]

You can use honey to make an electrolyte drink for the kittens: Cats and Dogs Naturally: Electrolyte Solution Recipe

 

[PippaRory21]

Thanks. Another question. How long can the first stage of labor last?

 

[Sarthur2]

Stage one can last 24 hours. The honey can also be used to smear on their gums when a kitten is lethargic and needs energy.

 

[PippaRory21]

ok, great.

 

[PippaRory21]

So, we are a week away. I have a nest set up, and she is being kept in my room. I have KMR, a bottle and syringe, a scale, honey, and extra bedding/Puppy pads. She has been getting a little bit of KMR everyday, as much dry kitten food as she wants, and wet cat food 3 times a day. Anything else? I'm so nervous. She also has towels set up in the bathtub(her favorite spot to hang) just in case. Thanks for all the help!

 

[kashmir64]

I would add an eyedropper in case you have trouble with the syringe.

 

[Sarthur2]

Sounds like you are well prepared!

 

[PippaRory21]

ok, great! I will get an eyedropper.

 

[kashmir64]

Now for the hardest part....waiting.

 

[PippaRory21]

We have a small nesting situation. Rory has a few different options, except she prefers to choose her own. She likes a few of the nests I set up, but she prefers somewhere else. Is there anything that I can do to make her think it was her idea? I would let her choose her own, but most of the places she chooses I can't get to. I have tried making one of the places she chose more ideal, but she lost interest. She is over there now, I will update on how it goes.