Pretty Mama ill

[freckledimple]

Last night Pretty Mama became disinterested in food. She also had some bouts of bladder incontinence, and diarhea. She's not running a fever. She left the baby box and wouldn't get back in. We took the babies out and bottle fed them. They are now on a heating pad and doing well, for now. Pretty Mama made it through the night, but didn't touch any food or KMR. This morning I gave her some KMR with a dropper. She swallowed it and keeps looking at her water, but not drinking. She looks at the water, KMR, and food like she wants it, but won't eat or drink. She was fine all day yesterday, this only started last night. Any idea what is wrong with her? Do cats get post-partum depression? Please help.

[Pinot's Mom]

I looked on line; there is MENTION of post partum depression in cats, but no articles or specifics I can find. Is she completely separated from the kittens?

[freckledimple]

Do you mean seperate rooms, or has she abandoned them? We moved the babies to our bedroom, while leaving Pretty Mama in the bathroom. She doesn't seem to be looking too hard for them. She just drank a little water.

[Pinot's Mom]

If she's not nursing, she could be developing a problem with her milk, which would require a vet visit ASAP!

[freckledimple]

We're taking her today. That's what we're about to do.

[Grace]

Take the kittens, also.