New to Catsey & need advice on my 1st ever pregnant cat

jessies mum · 03-08-2009, 04:55 PM

Hi All,

My name is Becky.

I have a pregnant cat - Jessie who is a year and a half old Tabby.

I have never had a pregnant cat before and only noticed that she was pregnant when she started gaining weight and her teets were swelling. I'm not sure how far gone she is, would say approximately 5 weeks. I've noticed though that here eyes have gone slitted and are watery and her bum is very red and she's licking it a lot, is this normal?

Also I would appreciate any advice on what I should be doing and when I have to do it. Thanks everyone.

Elaine · 03-08-2009, 05:24 PM

Any particular reason as to why you hadnt had her speyed?
I'd recomend you have her checked by a vet.

jessies mum · 03-08-2009, 05:34 PM

No reason. Just didn't got round to it.

Elaine · 03-08-2009, 05:34 PM

I see from your profile that you say you plan to breed, is this the planned pregnancy?
Can I ask why you want to breed moggies? There are after all so many already in rescue and so many that rescues dont have room for. Not to mention all the poor diseased cats that are pts every year.

Elaine · 03-08-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by jessies mum

No reason. Just didn't got round to it.

Are you winding me up?

jessies mum · 03-08-2009, 05:41 PM

It was not a planned pregnancy. What I meant was we are planning to let her have these kittens, there was no options for that. I'm not looking for a lecture, I just want advice. I take good care of my cats and there will be no exception for these kittens. Please don't judge me and mind your own business in future.

Moli · 03-08-2009, 05:46 PM

I foster for the CP, and the amount of cats and kittens in rescue and also waiting to come in, I cannot understand why you would want to breed her.....

Elaine · 03-08-2009, 05:51 PM

And advice I'm sure you'll get, I did advise that you shoulod get her to the vet for a check over.
Moggy breeding is a very emotive subject and I wont mind my own business where this is concerned as you are only adding to an already very large problem.

Mags · 03-08-2009, 05:57 PM

Hello Becky, welcome to Catsey...

I hope you may find this article helpful regarding the actual birth.

In the meantime I would recommend you getting Jessie checked over by the vet who would be able to give you an idea when the kittens are likely to be born. I'm not sure what the "slitted" eyes could be but again your vet will check her.

I hope all goes well for Jessie.

Elaine · 03-08-2009, 05:59 PM

The feline advisory bureau has a wealth of info o0n pregnant cats. The fact you have posted on a public forum makes it every ones business anyway.

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