JustMe
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« Reply #60 on: July 14, 2008, 05:11:55 PM » |
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This is so cool.  Ohhh, I bet they'll be beautiful. |
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catmom5
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« Reply #62 on: July 15, 2008, 05:19:34 AM » |
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You are just a bundle of good news today, aren't you, Just Me? I had a talk with Sassy this morning and told her I thought 3 might be a nice little family. Still haven't talked with my neighbor about taking her in. At least I'm hoping he'll take her for a few days so I can scrub down the garage ~ also not in my game plan this summer, but Sassy wasn't either.
Wish I could bring her in because it's a pain to get in and out of the garage to do anything! She wants outside. Hope my neighbor will take her.
Anybody want to foster a pregnant mama cat?
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« Reply #63 on: July 15, 2008, 05:27:05 AM » |
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I'm just teasing you! Is she eating okay? I mean, she has to eat for 11 now, including herself.  |
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« Reply #64 on: July 15, 2008, 05:36:29 AM » |
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Good news that she is disease-free! That will make it easier to find homes for her and all the kitties. This is one lucky cat that found you to take care of her. And lucky kittens, too!
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« Reply #65 on: July 15, 2008, 05:48:57 AM » |
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catmom ?Somehow I just found this thread and was reading through it like I was reading a mystery novel so i kept having to scroll forward to make sure she got home with you....phew.....now I can relax and go back and read everybody's comments!  ps....you are an angel.... Love, Carol |
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“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead
United we stand Divided we fall....
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« Reply #66 on: July 15, 2008, 07:26:59 AM » |
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Congratultions on the new family member & soon to be's. So glad you found her before the kittens were born !
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« Reply #67 on: July 15, 2008, 04:30:42 PM » |
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I'm curious. I have never had a cat with worms, so I am not familiar with the treatment. Will it be possible to give Sassy whatever medications are necessary to get rid of them while she is pregnant? We want to have a healthy mom and kits, and I don't know how the worms figure into the picture as far as the kittens are concerned.
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« Reply #68 on: July 15, 2008, 04:52:39 PM » |
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At least some worm meds can be given to a pregnant kitty. Phantom was preggers when we got her, and had worms too. The vet gave her meds that were safe for use during pregnancy.
What is NOT safe for a pregnant cat is the common 3-in-1 upper respiratory virus ("distemper") vaccine. The cerebellum of the developing kitten is damaged by this vaccine, and the kittens have a permanent staggering gait and lack of motor coordination. I would imagine that all vets know this, however. The danger would come when the cat is in early pregnancy and is not known to be pregnant.
With an "unknown" cat, my vet checks for a spay scar first, shaving the belly if necessary, before giving this vac. If a spay scar is found, she will go ahead and give the vaccine. If no spay scar is found, she waits long enough to ascertain that the cat is not pregnant.
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catmom5
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« Reply #69 on: July 15, 2008, 05:45:37 PM » |
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Sassy didn't have that distemper 3 in 1 because of the pregnancy. The vet was very careful what he gave her and will base all medications on her condition. She has an ob/vet appointment in three weeks which should be getting close to her delivery date.
Thanks for reminding me of the dangers of meds for the babes.
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« Reply #70 on: July 15, 2008, 07:02:39 PM » |
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CatMom5, Congratulations on the kittens. thanks for taking such good care of Her.
I said in an earlier post I thought She might be preg. just had that feeling.
Believe it or not, one of my bengals [i was up all night] had 9 kittens. i didn't think she'd ever stop. But that is unusual.
If you need any kittening advice, please let Me know.
We'll have to throw you a kitten shower.
I may have missed it, but how old does the vet think She is?
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« Reply #71 on: October 08, 2008, 08:44:03 AM » |
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bump The beginning of Sassy's story.... |
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