URGENT ADVICE NEEDED! Ashes and her kittens. UPDATE in post #50

[catmandu]

I remember when Pouncette had two Kittens Gary and Ivon in the cellar where she ran and hid and I couldnt catch her.
I wanted her to have her babies in the spare bedroom where it was safe and dry and warm, but Pouncette had other ideas.
And there was the tiny head of a little Kitten that she had been born dead , I assume and that she had eaten. I guess thats an instinct of a wild Cat as they cant have something that will draw predators top the nest.
Those Tiny Kittens will be Eternal Angels now, and will be a part of The Animal Angel Army, and loved for Eternity.

[Anikaca77]

I don't have any advice but my prays are coming.

RIP small kitten.

[Reachoutrescue]

Thank you everybody for your prayers. The lil' kitten is still fighting to live. I just fed him again at 9am...he just took a small amount.

I'm at the vet's now and waiting for Ashes to get out of surgery. They have just begun. I will update soon.

[Taz_Zoee]

OH my, I am just seeing this. I can imagine what that is like worrying about the kittens. I went through a similar situation with my friend and her Rottie.

I hope Ashes and any remaining kittens will be okay.

[Catty1]

Prayers for Ashes and her babies. Even if just one makes it...

{{{{hugs}}}}

[GILL]

The CREW is with you and Ashes. It sounds like yu are doing everything right.

[Reachoutrescue]

Even if just one makes it...

That is what I keep thinking through all of this...if just one kit makes it....that would be so great.

Well, the c-section went smooth. They found 5 more babies in her. One was already dead and 4 others were moving and had a heartbeat. The vet staff stimulated their breathing and they were taking deep breaths. But slowly, one after another failed. We left the vet office with three breathing kittens (two from the c-section and the one born last night) and a not so happy Ashes. The vet said the kittens were about 2 weeks early, which is equivalent to a woman giving birth at 7 months rather than 9. Ashes had not yet developed any milk, the vet said that is the reason she would not care for the two kits she delivered. Her instinct was off, so to speak.

So, we are home. Ashes is still a bit out of it, but for the most part she is doing well. She is not a happy girl though....she is crying a bit. I am sure she knows that her babies are gone. A little bit ago one more passed, a little girl, leaving us with two boys. One from last night and one from today. They both took some kitty formula, but just about .2cc each. I will give them more in about an hour or so. Both have also urinated. Dave, my husband, named the boy born last night JR. because he was born on Dave's birthday. I have not named the other yet. If he makes it, we will pick a proper name for his strength.

The vet told me not to give my hopes up because all of them will probably die. I have a feeling that she is right, but until their last breath, I will do what I can to keep them alive.

Thank you for all the nice words and prayers. I will keep you updated.

[Medusa]

Oh I'm sorry to hear that more kittens have died but you and your vet certainly have done what you could to save them. I feel for Ashes, too. Please know that my prayers are still w/you and Ashes.