Help My cat's in labor *Update*

[SoccerMomof7]

How would I be able to tell if one is stuck?

 

[EllyMae]

I've always heard that the first kitten usually takes the longest to deliver. Do you think one is stuck, and if so, what are her symptoms?

 

[GwenFarms]

I know in puppies you should have a puppy atleast every 45 min. If 45 min. of hard labor goes by and no puppy you need to go to the vet. Early labor can last a long time.

Is she pushing? Is she having strong contractions that you can feel when your hand is on her tummy? If these things aren't happening then she is still in the beginning stages. Its rare for an animal to need help birthing.

 

[SoccerMomof7]

Well now she is sleeping but earlier she was having steady contractions, very strong then the slowed down and now she is sleeping. She was having a bloody discharge with the contractions, but now I don't notice much. She has had no interest in going outside to go to the bathroom. I will keep checking on her and keep you updated.

 

[lurky]

Congratulations and Good Luck

seems like it might be a long sleepless night

Hope to see some pics on here soon

 

[jjthink]

I've been thinking about you and kitty and hope very much that everything will be fine. I think I'd be on the phone to the vet asap this morning relaying the story, how much time has passed, when contractions happened, the blood etc. and see what they say. She may or may not need medical intervention. If you don't have a vet, call a good vet hospital and appeal to their sympathies to help you - you best say you rescued and are adopting this cat, otherwise they may be less than sympathetic that she is preggers and that you may not be able to bring her in. How was her health going into this? Robust? Good appetite? Good diet? Does she have a nice quiet dark "nest" (no commotion - with only you checking on her) where she can settle in to get "in the zone" to have the babies?

Just a word of caution to anyone else in the same boat, that is, indicating they don't have the resources to get vet care. It is ALWAYS more expensive to deal with problems that result from not getting these wondrous beings spayed and neutered (the cancers later on, for one thing). I mentioned earlier in this thread a very pregnant homeless cat that I took in. One of her babies took ill and it was nearly $3,000 for 2 days in hospital (tests, etc.). (ouch, I know - I work 3 jobs so I do not have to deny anything in my care medical help). Spay/neuter is $51 for males and $65 for females with Friends of Animals certificates (that can be redeemed at participating vets offices). The difference between these figures and that kitten hospital bill is staggering. If Samantha had not been so far along when I found her I definitely would have gotten her spayed, like every other one of my rescues (where I paid much higher prices before finally turning to Friends of Animals - I can help more animals that way). While I found good homes for Sam's babies, I knew full well that every home adopting one of her kittens would not have a place for a shelter kitten, thus condemning to death as many shelter kittens as Sam had babies. Please forgive me for using your thread to make this point, but it is heartbreaking when I see cats and dogs denied medical care because people cannot afford the costs or when I see them have to die because there are no homes for them - I've seen too much to ever sleep through the night again.

I want to thank you, both for seeking assistance to help your cat - you clearly care that she and her babies fare well - and also for providing a forum (please forgive) where maybe other folks will be able to get some info about relative costs and consider spay/neuter when they might not have before. I am rooting for your kitty mom and her babies, and hope all will be well. Sam's babies were the most endearing beings in the world - it was such a joy - one I will never experience again unless another of my rescues is already very pregnant when I find her - I will never forget how exquisite those kittens were (I wanted to keep them all!). Sending wishes for a very happy outcome here.
JJ

 

[tiffanyh]

Any progress this morning?

 

[SoccerMomof7]

Well you know what I would love to heave the extra money but like I said I have 7 kids, and a disabled husband, he was hit by a train 5 years ago. Nobody can I say I over populate the world with kids because 4 of the kids are my step kids that I fully support with no help. I am doing all that I can. I wanted to get my cat spayed but didn't have the funds, it was either feed my kids or spay my cat. It was no always like this I used to have the money. Anyways to get to the point, no she still hasn't had her kittens and yes I will be calling my vet to see what he can do. More then likely my DH is going to make me put down if there are complication, which I am not happy about. She was a homeless cat that I took in.

 

[SoccerMomof7]

PS I am not trying to be grumpy it's just I love my cat and I am so scard. I know vets are expensive, I spent 2000 on my dog once that somehow got parvo., my husband spent $1000 on our last cat because someone ran him over and he had to had his leg amputated. I did already check on the site for reduced cost for getting her spayed and they don't offer it in my area.

 

[s6bee]

Take a deep breath. I know you are frustrated. Let's talk about getting these kittens out right now. If nothing else explain to the vet your finacial situation. Let them know this is a cat that showed up at your door not that long ago so you have no history on her but she is in labor with difficulties. The best that can be done right now for her is to probably get a shot of oxytocin ( sp?), that should help get her labor going stronger. Ask to take her home. When my cat had this done she held on and on and on at the vets. As soon as I took her home, out popped a kitten. The rest didn't make it though.
Just and FYI- most Vet offices have funds set aside to help those that really need it. So if a c-section is something they think is needed, ask if they have this available to you. They will spay her too at that time.
Can you feel any movement?

Good luck, get on the phone and let us know what's going on.