My cat (a Blue Cream Persian) went in to labor yesterday. She had one kitten last night at 7:15. It is very small, probably about 4 inches long. Not much fur. I can see kittens moving around inside Mom's belly, but it has been 14 hours, and no hard labor, no heavy breathing and no pushing. Is she OK?
I did call my vet's emergency service, and they said it can take 2-3 days sometimes for a cat to have all the kittens, but I feel that to be dangerous for the momma cat. This IS her first litter. She was NOT bred on her first heat, but rather her 4th.
Anyone out there that knows anything about this? Serious answers only please.
2006-06-14 01:53:06 · 7 answers · asked by tab42104 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
We had a cat that took about 2 days to have all her kittens. That's the only cat I ever knew to take so long, but it does happen. If you are worried, you could take her in to the vet, but the stress of moving her could do more harm than good.
I think I would just make sure she's comfortable, taking care of the first kitten, and has access to food and water. Just take care of her and hope for the best.
Good luck to you and your cat!
2006-06-14 01:58:50 · answer #1 · answered by Bethany 4 · 6⤊ 0⤋
This is her first litter and like a lot of humans labor and delivery can take a very long time. Even when a woman is in labor for 36hours, human doctors leave them be unless mom seems to be in distress, the sane applies with animals. Also, animals have a tendency to put off delivery if people are milling about. It is best to leave her be check on her a few times throughout the day. If at anytime she appears to be having trouble get her to your vet or if delivery take more than 3 days. It could be that that one kitten was premature and the rest will be delivered on time.It happens. Keep her comfortable and make sure the kitten that has been born already is doing well. Good luck
2006-06-14 04:04:23 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix83 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are really concerned, you could take her in for an exray, then you will know for sure whether there are any more kittens in there or not. We have had kittens up to 3 days apart, your vet is correct. She may be slow like some people, or she may have a kitten stuck. If she bred for several days, the other kittens may not be quite ready yet & her body may be just giving them a little more time to mature. We have lost more kittens to trying to help than to just letting nature take its course.
I take mine in for an exray if I am really concerned. Here it runs me about $60 to $75 depending on which of my vets I use.
2006-06-14 02:33:33 · answer #3 · answered by kspersian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is not showing signs that she is in distress (i.e., panting, crying, etc.) then let nature take it's course.
You did the right thing calling the vet, give it some time, watch her, but don't excite her with your own concern either. She can pick up on your upset!
Talk calmly to her, stroke her head, give her fresh water and good food that is for mothers (higher in what she needs than regular food). Give her space too. Most animals don't like to be bugged during labor.
A kitten 4 inches long sounds pretty normal to me, there isn't much room in there and considering they have company, they have to be small!
2006-06-14 02:00:34 · answer #4 · answered by MadforMAC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup, trust your vet or call another vet for a second opinion. Trust your own instinct too though. If your cat seems fine, let nature take its course. If you feel something is truly wrong, call the vet again or take her in. Purebred cats often have a harder time than "mutts".
2006-06-14 02:48:59 · answer #5 · answered by Sweetseraph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yahoo Answers participants, shouldn't trump the word of the trained professional. You've already called the Vet. Most of us will not know as much as the Vet knows. Trust the vet's answer, eventhough it seems strange and difficult.
2006-06-14 02:01:22 · answer #6 · answered by me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would trust teh vet but if you are truely concerned take her to the vet to make sure everything is ok.
2006-06-14 02:04:54 · answer #7 · answered by ariel_db 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋