Preggo kitty wandered onto my porch! *started a new thread*

[sasvermont]

Malibu, the eye treatments I mentioned in my earlier postings were ones I got from the Vet, not Petsmart etc. I'm not sure if I made that clear in earlier posts.

Hope things are running smoothly for you and your furry friends.

Sas

[Malibu's Mom]

Oh, I know that sasvermont. I just wanted to see what I could get OTC in the meantime. My mom picked up an eye rinse from Petco on her way home and it seemed to help.

She is getting more tired everyday. Still has an appetite. She spends a lot of time in her box but still wants to greet me and "help" me clean. She seems happy and content at the moment.

[Malibu's Mom]

Well, I made an appointment for her eye with my second choice vet for 3:20 tomorrow. I just want to get it taken care of as soon as possible. I really wanted to avoid the stress but I need to get it checked out before she has her kittens. Hopefully everything goes well.

Anyway... we finally decide on a name. We considered all of the PT suggestions (thanks all!) , but ultimately decided on one - Sophia. I suggested that her full name should be Miss Sophia Loren. I know it means "wisdom" and she does have that wise, been-there-done that attitude about her, even if she isn't that old.

[luvofallhorses]

I hope everything goes ok with her eye. That's a beautiful name!

[Malibu's Mom]

I am SO glad I made that appointment with one of my favorite vets. She could almost immediately tell that she had an ulcer in her right eye and the beginning of one in the left. She stained her eye to confirm it. She is 99% positive that she has herpes. The stress of going to the vet, being pregnant, in a new place etc probably caused an outbreak. And this of course means her kittens will have it too, which makes rehoming a little more difficult. But I know that cats with herpes can live full, happy lives just like people can. I'll have to start doing some research on it, since I can't help but be a little worried about transfer to my own cats. She gave her some antibiotic ointment to put right in to her eye, and some L-Lysine powder that will hopefully help. Poor girl... if she had just been spayed and kept inside none of this would be happening.

[cassiesmom]

Oh, no! Poor Sophia! Good on you for taking care of her. I hope the kittens are herpes virus negative, if that's possible.

[sasvermont]

Well, that stinks, herpes eh? I suppose it could be worse. I don't know much about the virus except that it is a virus and that most cats have exposure to it a some time in the life. I hope all settles down and the kittens and momma cat can have a pleasant several weeks with you while the kittens grow. I hope the eye problem clears quickly.

So glad you made that vet appointment so quickly. Wow. I am surprised but then again, a throw away kitty is exposed to SO much.

No kittens yet? Keep us posted.

[jennielynn1970]

Poor girl.... and she asked for none of this to be happening to her. Her former owners need a slap upside the head for not taking better care of her!!!

I used to give l-Lysine to my one FIV kitty. I actually take it myself because I get cold sores (herpes simplex type 1). Foods like chicken and eggs are high in it as well. So, you may want to make some home made chicken "mousse" for her as well. I make it for my FIV+ kitty who has no teeth. Bake chicken thighs (cheaper than boneless, and you get more meat for your money), take out the one bone that they have in them. Put in food processor with the liquid you baked them in, and whirr it up. Chill in the fridge and just serve small portions with a spoon. My guy loves his chicken mousse!

[Malibu's Mom]

Ugh, had such a rough night. Nothing to do with Sophia. My beautiful budgie Claudette, who I had for several years, passed away suddenly last night. Just fell from her perch and died within a few minutes before I had time to call the emergency vet. Had to bury her at 11:00 clock at night. Still crying about it today.

No kittens yet. Thinking of taking her temperature daily. When it drops they usually have them within 24 hrs.

The herpes really surprised me too. Just wasn't expecting it. But I am actually kind of glad she had an outbreak so I discovered it and I can treat it, plus now I know not to let her interact with the other cats. She is NOT enjoying the eye ointment! But it's for her own good. At least she likes the powder on her food. I think it tastes like fish.

@jenn - thank you so much for the advice and the recipe! I really appreciate it.

[phesina]

Oh.. my deepest sympathy to you on the sudden loss of your beloved Claudette. She's at the Rainbow Bridge now, where you'll be together again.. One Fine Day.

Continuing prayers for Sophia and the kittens-to-come.

[sasvermont]

Sorry to hear about your birdie passing away. All pets are so special to us. It is sad when they decide it's time to go to RB.

I know Lucy, my kitty with the eye issues, loathes the ointment that's why I opted for the liquid whatever. I don't know exactly what the stuff is that her vet gave us! I don't think its an antibiotic.

Well, good lucky deary and again, I am sorry to hear about your dear bird. XOXO

[Malibu's Mom]

Thank you for the sympathy. I know she's up there with a great group of people and animals, including her original mate.

No babies, no obvious signs of impending delivery. Still not happy with me for messing with her eye. Can't wait 'til I can stop being the "bad guy." Starting to wonder just how pregnant she is.

[Malibu's Mom]

Well, I woke up to the room in complete disarray, which could be a sign she's getting close. Her eye is almost back to normal, too. She's really tired all the time. So, nothing exciting, just playing the waiting game.`

[cassiesmom]

Thank you for the sympathy. I know she's up there with a great group of people and animals, including her original mate.

No babies, no obvious signs of impending delivery. Still not happy with me for messing with her eye. Can't wait 'til I can stop being the "bad guy." Starting to wonder just how pregnant she is.

How long does a normal pregnancy last for a cat? Does a cat require life-long medication if she has herpes? I hope the delivery will go smoothly and that the kittens and mommy-kitty will all be healthy-- apart from the problem with mommy's eye that you already started taking care of.

[Grace]

How long does a normal pregnancy last for a cat? Does a cat require life-long medication if she has herpes? I hope the delivery will go smoothly and that the kittens and mommy-kitty will all be healthy-- apart from the problem with mommy's eye that you already started taking care of.

Normal cat pregnancy - about 2 months.

Not sure about the medication part. In humans, if the mom is having a flare-up, a c-section is done. Babies can acquire the herpes virus via a vaginal delivery. Not sure about cats.