Bringing home a new cat tomorrow. What should I know?

[Faizan Ali]

This just came out. Wht is this? I am super worreid

 

[WIchickMama]

You mean she is pregnant and in labor (or at least sounds like she is or could be?) What the heck?! I am sorry you have been misled. I am not sure what that is, could it be an deformed fetus? Hope she is ok.

 

[Faizan Ali]

You mean she is pregnant and in labor (or at least sounds like she is or could be?) What the heck?! I am sorry you have been misled. I am not sure what that is, could it be an deformed fetus? Hope she is ok.

I don't know if she's in labour I don't see any straining or contractions she is excessively grooming her self and panting.

 

[Faizan Ali]

He just told me that she was bred on 3rd March. I'm even more worried now the gestation period hasn't even finished yet.

 

[SheaLoner]

Nothing you can do at this point but keep her calm. Give her a box hide and blankets and just let her be for a while. Mix her up some type of electorlyte water, plain water and maybe a can of wet food.
She looks like some type of British Short hair to me but not certain what part of the world you are in.

 

[SheaLoner]

She could be aborting due to stress or he could have his dates wrong. Just keep her calm and comfy and let her settle some.

 

[Faizan Ali]

Update: after passing that thing she seems fine. Showing no signs of pain or labour. Purring and kneading. Currently boiling chicken for her.

 

[SilverBirds]

Oh, gosh, I'm sorry for the sudden panic! Hopefully she'll be okay!

 

[Faizan Ali]

This wht is left of the thing, she licked most of it away.

 

[Lizzy733]

Agreed it might have been an abortion. Such a shame to have this deception thrust on you. I've never had a cat have issues with birthing. They usually get on fine on their own.

She should be fixed once the kitten situation is sorted out. There are medical benefits for her. Eliminates the risk of reproductive-based medical issues entirely.

She absolutely needs to be locked\confined for at least the first week after moving home. Maybe longer depending on her temperament. Last year, we took in a feral (as in actual feral). It took a month before she was ready to be allowed free access to all areas of the house and she was not good going outside as she seemed to have a bit of ptsd from her feral days. We kept her in a fabric puppy play pen for the first 2 weeks in the livingroom so she could get used to us. She did end up a lovely friendly cat, but took months and patience before she even felt comfortable climbing into a lap.