My cat had six kittens last night. Today we lost one and discovered that four of them each had one hind leg wrapped in an umbilical cord. They were attached to each other. I managed to cut the cord so they could all be detached from each other but there has been some circulation damage to two of the kittens. Both kittens have one hind leg that is extreamly swollen and limp. It seems they show symptoms of "twisted foot" but I know that what happend occured after birth. What do I do to help my kitten's recover?
2006-10-31 16:57:06 · 4 answers · asked by ponce_ty 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
A vet can help...
2006-11-03 09:41:29 · answer #1 · answered by hunterman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, i couldn't have said it better than the first answer. Take them all including the mother to the vet. Have them checked out. If it doesn't look good then let the vet put them to sleep. I know it sounds cruel but whats better: Letting the kittens slip away into a peaceful sleep or you feeling better about not having the kittens put down and they suffer most of their lives. Ask the vet what you should do, after all he is qualified, I'm not. Also remember the way nature works. It is survival of the fittest. Think of the future when these little ones grow up and have to get around on their own, fending for themselves against other cats and so on. But having said all that miserable stuff, cats too are very adaptable so i don't thing that one amputated leg will harm the cat in such a way like it would us humans. They get over things a lot faster than we do. Either way i hope it all works out and good luck.
2006-10-31 22:32:05 · answer #2 · answered by Jenna 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just saw your question, man, I hope you got them to the vet. The swelling could be caused from blood clots from the cut off of the circulation and they could very well die from this. I would have called the vet after I cut the cord. Poor little ones and poor momma, 6 is quite a strain sometimes. Good luck on the babies.
2006-11-01 18:08:40 · answer #3 · answered by Tina of Lymphland.com 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take them to the vet. If you are worried about the cost of a visit then ask the vet if you can make payments. Most of them will these days. Good luck!
2006-10-31 17:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by The_answer_person 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋