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Confusedkitty - 08 Jul 2006 18:36 GMT

Well, i fed the mom and she let me pet her a bit, she is still a bit skittish
but fine. So i followed her to where she was sitting before...and she laid
down, and Patches (a kitten i named) poked it's head up. I was so relieved.
Diamond (the mom, to which i named her) hissed at me...she was probably
pissed that i found out her spot and where the kittens were again. I brought
some friends... (one at a time) to come down and see her. She got hissy and
moved them. They look fine, false alarm...so sorry. I hope she just gets used
to me, and lets me see her kittens when of age. She is still skinny...i can
see the bones and such on her back. But she won`t eat to her fill. Any reason?

i`m so annoying with these questions i know, i`m so sorry. =^_^=

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Catlover Medway - 08 Jul 2006 22:07 GMT

That is a relief. The kittens are taking their nutrition from the mother and
so she has become out of condition; she may also be stressed. The ideal food
for mother cats is in fact kitten food - proprietary brands are often dual-
purpose, they feed the kittens but, because of the additional energy content,
are very valuable for the mother.

I must emphasise the importance of contacting a rescue organisation. This mum
needs to be nursed back into condition and raise her kittens in peace and
security. Rescue centres have dedicated pens for mothers and their kittens.

Rebound may encourage her appetite, but please don't tarry in reporting the
family to an animal welfare organisation so that mum and kittens can get the
appropriate veterinary help. This really is the best for their future. And
the kittens will need to start a worming and vaccination programme.

http://www.vetamerica.com/browseproducts/Rebound-Feline-Liquid-Diet-8-oz.HTML

>Well, i fed the mom and she let me pet her a bit, she is still a bit skittish
>but fine. So i followed her to where she was sitting before...and she laid
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>i`m so annoying with these questions i know, i`m so sorry. =^_^=

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Outsider - 09 Jul 2006 12:07 GMT

> That is a relief. The kittens are taking their nutrition from the
> mother and so she has become out of condition; she may also be
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> best for their future. And the kittens will need to start a worming
> and vaccination programme.

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Listen to this advice. Moma cat needs extra help.

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Outsider - 09 Jul 2006 12:05 GMT

I brought some friends... (one at a

> time) to come down and see her. She got hissy and moved them. They
> look fine, false alarm...so sorry.

Well, it is a very GOOD falser alarm!

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wester@laway.net - 09 Jul 2006 16:16 GMT

> I brought some friends... (one at a
>> time) to come down and see her. She got hissy and moved them. They
>> look fine, false alarm...so sorry.
>
>Well, it is a very GOOD falser alarm!

Yep, she's being a good kitty mom. Doesn't want strangers knowing
where her babes are.

Anyway, another mystery solved!

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Confusedkitty - 09 Jul 2006 20:16 GMT

-- Yeah she is...she rubs against me now, and comes around me to eat. She
still hisses at me once and a while...but what're gonna do? She lets me pet
her..but she came around and put her head up and slowly opened her mouth, and
in that split second i snatched away and she hissed at me...trying to bite on
me...Not happening. >_<

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