Aunty e Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Cleo has finally decided to have hers, three days late. She's a mau, and they're often late. I don't think we'll see any little heads until tonight, as Evie took an entire day to get through this stage. In perfect timing, my double glazing chaps are turning up today (they are of course two hours late already) and I have to go to work for a couple of hours as soon as they get here. Fabulous. Hoping Cleo will cross her legs til I get back. PS anyone know what I can do about kitty squits? Evie has the runs, and keeps getting on the kittens and the rest of the house. She seems healthy otherwise, so I'm loathe to drag her and the kittens to the vet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 how exciting, look forward to seeing pics of Cleo's offspring! Hope it goes well. Re your question - I would say withhold food for 24 hours, but I take it she's a nursing mother? You could try bland food - boiled rice or cereal similar, I know that works for humans but I don't know if it works for cats! It might help to bung her up a bit/calm her digestive system down. Maybe you could ring the vet for advice, without having to take her in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Try some live yoghurt in case there is a bacterial imbalance this is much kinder than antibiotics and she will eat it quite readily. It will boost her calcium levels and milk quality as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted November 12, 2007 Author Share Posted November 12, 2007 I don't think we can medicate, or starve (which would be my first approach) as she's nursing. Will try the live yoghurt. I have some avipro, which I could mix into some cat food, would this help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Does it have a probiotic in it aunty e as that is the bit you need Live yoghurt is the best if you have it the greek one total is excelent and really creamy so a cat will love it It may not work depending an what is wrong but it won't do any harm Often the runs are just down to a bacterial imbalance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 If you want a really good animal probiotic for bad tummies, get some Avipro - I get mine from the vet, which is cheaper, but here's an online link... http://www.livefoods.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=31 I always keep a tub of it around as it's excellent for any ailing animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 Sounds like it might do the trick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2007 Share Posted November 12, 2007 It really is excellent Louise - I lent some to a friend, whose cat had been in an accident - it had an operation and was confined in a crate and on medication, which was giving it the most awful D&V - this cleared it up in 48 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 13, 2007 Share Posted November 13, 2007 Any more news on Cleo's kittens, Aunty E? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Fraid not, yet another false alarm. I'm told Maus can go up to a week overdue, and after she'd had 'signs' for a day with no kits, I took her to the vet. Kittens all fine and mummy healthy, she just doesn't feel like it yet. Funny old thing. SO any time between THIS SECOND and Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 wow, I was thinking she couldn't still be in labour! Will keep checking, I'm very interested to know how these turn out. (*repeats firmly* NO! I do NOT want a kitten) Hope Evie's tummy has improved as well, that all sounded rather messy. You really are going to have your hands full! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 STILL no kittens. There was a bit of *ahem* oozing in the last few days, but even that seems to have stopped. Still, the little blighters are kicking away, so we'll see how it goes for the next few days. As long as I don't lose another duvet, I don't care when she has them really. I'm in the middle of redoing the kitchen (such timing I have), so the next couple of days would be rubbish for me. Maybe she'll hang on til sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 For the kitty squits - butternut squash cooked mashed and mixed with their food is wonderful for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Yummy, can I have some too! Evie is much better, but has a horrid bald bit on her bum where she very bravely pulled all of the matted (pooey) fur out. Poor love. I keep wanting to give her lovely food, but after last time, I think we'll stick to the hills thank you very much. Maybe I'll get her some of their tinned stuff.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Any pics yet Aunty e? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aunty e Posted November 17, 2007 Author Share Posted November 17, 2007 Cleo had her kittens this morning, but sadly two of them were stillborn. Absolutely heartbreaking, they looked perfect, but just didn't breathe. I had a go at resuscitating them, but it didn't work. She has two beautiful little mites suckling away now, and seems blissfully happy. They're a kind of silvery stripey tabby with lovely spotty tummies like their mummy. I'll get piccies in a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Aww Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Congratulations (but comiserations on the two little ones that didn't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Congratulations on the good news. Sorry about the bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Sorry to hear 2 little mites didn't make it , but lovely to hear that 2 did karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 and .... delighted two are ok, they sound lovely. Look forward to seeing some pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Glad to hear mum and two kittens doing well So sorry to hear about the two that did not make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Happy new kittens (so sorry about the ones that didnt make it ) cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 17, 2007 Share Posted November 17, 2007 Awww, at least there was some good news though. Can't wait for the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 Its horrid when they don't make it, but thank goodness for the 2 healthy ones looking forward to the photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
