Hi everyone. I'm so happy to have found this forum. I have a stray cat that I took in a couple days ago, and found out yesterday she's pregnant. I'm still trying to think of what her name will be. For now, I just call her mama.
I took her to my vet and he said she's very skinny, but otherwise seems to be healthy. He said she was probably about halfway through her pregnancy and that soon we should be able to feel the kittens moving around. He also told me that I can not treat her for worms until after the kittens are born. He told me to use Frontline Gold now to get rid of her fleas and ticks and that would not hurt babies.
I started feeding her kitten food thanks to the advice of members here at the forum. I appreciate all the help!
So that's where we're at today. I have a couple of questions. Mama is sleeping all the time. She loves to curl up in my bathroom sink and just sleep. She gets up to eat and drink and potty. Or to sleep next to me on the couch and get belly rubs. Is that okay for a pregnant cat to sleep all the time like that?
The second question is this. I really need to deworm mama. I've read that it's safe if I use the correct dewormer. Can you recommend one to me?
Thanks =)
I took her to my vet and he said she's very skinny, but otherwise seems to be healthy. He said she was probably about halfway through her pregnancy and that soon we should be able to feel the kittens moving around. He also told me that I can not treat her for worms until after the kittens are born. He told me to use Frontline Gold now to get rid of her fleas and ticks and that would not hurt babies.
I started feeding her kitten food thanks to the advice of members here at the forum. I appreciate all the help!
So that's where we're at today. I have a couple of questions. Mama is sleeping all the time. She loves to curl up in my bathroom sink and just sleep. She gets up to eat and drink and potty. Or to sleep next to me on the couch and get belly rubs. Is that okay for a pregnant cat to sleep all the time like that?
The second question is this. I really need to deworm mama. I've read that it's safe if I use the correct dewormer. Can you recommend one to me?
Thanks =)