I Lost a Baby This A.M

[QueenScoopalot]

I checked on my yacht club mama this morning and found one of her little ones had died. I suspect it had to do with the umbilical hernia it had, though the queen had left VERY long umbilical cords on them all. I've seen hernias occur with mom cats that chew the cord too close to the tummies. I should have had some iodine on hand to dab at the area, but wasn't thinking anything could have gone wrong. I have to look at it this way that if they were born outside maybe two would have survived if that, and she still has four. And mama cat is not feral I'm sure. She lets me pet her and handle the kittens with no aggression from her. Jan

[trayi52]

Sorry about that Jan, you just can't save them all. Sounds like the rest of them are doing okay though.

Willie

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

AW what sad news. But it sounds like Mommy Cat and the rest of the babies are in good hands!

[davidpizzica]

I'm sorry to hear that. I hope the other are doing o.k.

[rosethecopycat]

[QueenScoopalot]

I woke up to another dead kitten, and a third that is probably not going to make it either. Mama is very good to her kittens keeping them warm, dry, and well fed, but I guess it's survival of the fittest. Last Fall while the cat was still living outside, I trapped two kittens that I think were hers, so it seems as though it's inevitable that she'll lose some. It was hard to tell who belonged with who as there were four look-a-like black cats. Oh well, at least it's no more babies for her. I just hope for her sake that the two healthy ones survive.

[catcrazylady]

How sad Poor little ones. Has she got enough milk?
I hope you don't lose anymore. The poor mamma kitty would probably be very sad.

[QueenScoopalot]

The surviving pair are nursing very well, mama's eating a lot of food, and she seems to have a good milk supply. Oh well...everyone say a prayer that the last two hang in there. They are very large and plump.

[davidpizzica]

I pray that those two grow up to be happy and healthy furbabies!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Sending prayers that the remaining babies continue to thrive and grow.

[trayi52]

Jan, I hope the other two make it. I'll say a little prayer that they will be okay. Sorry about losing the others.

Willie

[Logan]

Jan, I'm sorry for the loss. Even when it is "meant to be", it isn't easy to understand. Will say my prayers that the remaining two do well.

Logan

[Steffi N]

I am sorry your little mother lost her babies. Rest in peace, little ones.
I hope the remaining two stay healthy.

[leslie flenner]

So we've gone from "Black, black, black, black and black, kittens to only "Black and black?" What will moosmom say? Did you put the babies in a grave? Or is that confidential on account of city rules?

[QueenScoopalot]

They'll all be together under my tree. Poor wee infants. The other two HAVE to hang in there so they can try on bonnets too. And tiny dresses. Mama cat has been down this road before no doubt, as she doesn't seem to mourn the three being gone. It's the sad part of life I guess.