My cat is 64 days pregnant and she has no milk. She is 1 year old and this is her first litter. Her teets are a little swollen, but that's all. I am worried that she won't have any milk when she has her kittens. Why is she not getting her milk? Is there anything i can do? Is there a good possibility that i will have to bottle feed them?
2007-05-04 10:20:41 · 9 answers · asked by Barrel_Racing_Cowgirl 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Most cats birth around 67 days. But that depends on how you count the days. The first day that they are in with the male shouldn't be counted as she didn't get PG instantly
Not to worry about the milk. Milk will only start to descend into the mammary glands just before birthing. If it flows too soon then Mama cat would be miserable.
2007-05-04 10:31:47 · answer #1 · answered by chicki 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As with any mammal milk production is stimulated by nursing. When the kittens are born they will nurse and get colostrum (premilk) this is full of antibodies and glucose and will get them off to a good start. Once they have been nursing for a day or so her milk will come in. Keep an eye on the kittens during this time. If they start becoming lethargic then you need to worry. Call your vet and let them know what your concerns are and they will be able to help you out more. Hope this helped.
2007-05-04 17:27:50 · answer #2 · answered by castira 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry only the kittens can make the milk come out. And when the kittens start to suck the milk will start to come out so don't worry ok.!! Trust me I have 2 and they had 2 litters so don't worry that happened everything turned out fine.
2007-05-04 17:49:49 · answer #3 · answered by Beauty + Brains + Talent = ME 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're ever worried about an animal, pick up the phone and call a vet. They're there to offer advice in all aspects of pet care and it only costs the price of a phone call to know you're getting good advice.
Chalice
2007-05-04 17:25:57 · answer #4 · answered by Chalice 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask a vet but could be she needs them to nurse have bottles and formula for cats in case and feed your cat bacon/oatmeal helps just like in humans
2007-05-04 17:29:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just check out with the vet. Check out on on-line cat websites. Just found one for you. See if this helps.
2007-05-04 17:24:55 · answer #6 · answered by Angel_Daisy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For this sort of thing I recommend consulting a vet, both about her and to learn how to bottle-feed if necessary.
2007-05-04 17:23:18 · answer #7 · answered by tnr_lady 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I would call my vet and ask him or take your pet to the vet. Good Luck.
2007-05-04 17:32:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she's gonna die ..idk
2007-05-04 17:23:14 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋