cat breeders

adamntitch · #1 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 05:29 PM

as some may remember i posted a couple of weeks bk about my mums cat getting out when in season and she was spotted with a ginger tom now shes getting fat and acting werd shes keeps going under my bed so off to vets she went and shes pregnant all we need there enough cats needing rescued as it is but anyway what can i put under my bed as a nest for her as we are sure thats where she will have them we are unsure how far gone she is is there any signs we can look for to tell if birth is near

stan · #2 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 06:30 PM

Well, kittens are due 65 daysish after mating, so count about 9 and a half weeks from when it got out.

adamntitch · #3 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 06:48 PM

thanks what about what to give her to have them in

Nerys · #4 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 06:50 PM

cardboard box with a towel in normally works for ours...

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feorag · #5 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 06:59 PM

Most cats tend to go 65-67 days, although they can come earlier, so the advice from Stan is good. I just followed the calendar for 9 weeks and added 2 days to get the date. A few days before this date get her a cardboard box (no need to go to expensive purpose-built stuff) and put some bedding in there, towels or blankets and hopefully she will decide to go in herself.

The first sign that you will see that she is in labour is what we call involuntary contractions which is a sign that the placentas are detaching and the kittens are making their way down the birth canal. She will be very restless, walking around and may be crying to herself. If she has these contractions you will see them as ripples down her back as if she is shivering. From this point the birth can be as short as a couple of hours or as long as 24 hours. At this stage her milk may come down too, but not all queens do this.

Once she starts to have 'proper' contractions she will hopefully be in her bed and will start having her kittens. Leave the bedding in with her for about 3 days before you change it - this is very important for the scent for the queen and the kittens, whether it's dirty and bloody or not.

If you want any more advice, just ask!

adamntitch · #6 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by feorag

Most cats tend to go 65-67 days, although they can come earlier, so the advice from Stan is good. I just followed the calendar for 9 weeks and added 2 days to get the date. A few days before this date get her a cardboard box (no need to go to expensive purpose-built stuff) and put some bedding in there, towels or blankets and hopefully she will decide to go in herself.

The first sign that you will see that she is in labour is what we call involuntary contractions which is a sign that the placentas are detaching and the kittens are making their way down the birth canal. She will be very restless, walking around and may be crying to herself. If she has these contractions you will see them as ripples down her back as if she is shivering. From this point the birth can be as short as a couple of hours or as long as 24 hours. At this stage her milk may come down too, but not all queens do this.

Once she starts to have 'proper' contractions she will hopefully be in her bed and will start having her kittens. Leave the bedding in with her for about 3 days before you change it - this is very important for the scent for the queen and the kittens, whether it's dirty and bloody or not.

If you want any more advice, just ask!

thanks so much i could kiss ya lol shes my princess well thats what i call her lol she has big nipples now ok that sounds werd but she never used to and now she does worst thing is is she wants to be in my room and thats where my snakes are kept shes seams to have chosen the worst room and most dangerous to give birth if she does in there

feorag · #7 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by adamntitch

thanks so much i could kiss ya lol

Well that might be a first!!!

Seriously if you want any information please pm me, I'm on here most morning and evenings every day.

As far as the nipples are concerned, that's the first sign of pregnancy! Long before you see any real change or swelling in her belly you'll see the nipples getting bigger. As she nears giving birth the hair will decrease around the nipples so they'll be more obvious - another thing to look for!!!

I presume all your snakes are in locked vivs and can't escape - in which case it shouldn't be a problem. My 2 are in the living room and always have been, along with as many as 10 cats and umpteen litters of kittens and even when Monty escaped from his old viv, none of the cats bothered him at all! I think if they get used to being in the room with the snakes (apart from the fact that they'll probably view it as "pussy telly") the novelty will fade and they'll not be bothered with them.

adamntitch · #8 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 11:08 AM

thanks again i dont think shes realy noticed the snakes to be honist as she usaly does not go in my room

9Red · #9 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 12:23 PM

Please don't take this as a dig or lecture, but once mum has had her kittens and they are fully weaned you should think about getting her neutered, as you've pointed out that the pregnancy was not planned or wanted in the first place. The PDSA may help with the cost of the op, or the RSPCA may be able to provide a neutering voucher to give to your vet.

In the mean time - Good luck with the pregnancy and kittens - we'll need pics when the happy event occurs!

adamntitch · #10 (**permalink**) 04-10-2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 9Red

Please don't take this as a dig or lecture, but once mum has had her kittens and they are fully weaned you should think about getting her neutered, as you've pointed out that the pregnancy was not planned or wanted in the first place. The PDSA may help with the cost of the op, or the RSPCA may be able to provide a neutering voucher to give to your vet.

In the mean time - Good luck with the pregnancy and kittens - we'll need pics when the happy event occurs!

none taken she was due to be spayed and will be once she has had kittens the vet said he could spay now but that would ov kill the kittens inside

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