*update* Snowy had c-section, HELP ME!!!!**She seems interested!!!!!

[emilysgk]

Well after being in labor for quite some time, no progress. She was in labor all day yesterday, and actually part of the night before. She is still in good shape and not weak or sick, but I know in time that woud have happened. Im not sure whats going on just yet. She was pushing a little of and on, but not straining or seeming to put effort into it like an animal usually does. So I dont know if the contractions were not strong enough or the baby isnt lined up or is too big... Guess I will know eventually. I dont know what im going to do though. I didnt tell them I have no money. I have been trying to get ahold of my dad to see if he can help and so far no luck. I believe they are going to try and give her a shot and see if they can get her to go on her own still. They were closing for lunch and just had me drop her off and got my info. No exam at the time so I dont know anything at all. I know they will know the best course once they check her out. But a c-section is 225-375 depending on complications and such. I dont know what im going to do. But obviously its an emergency and there is no way around it.... They said I would get a call when she had babies. Like I said, they were busy and closing so I dont know anything much.

[sprokett]

hope she has them eventually keep us posted on how she's doing......well when you know

[emilysgk]

I hate waiting!! I did get ahold of my dad, luckily he is a cat person(has 3 of his own) He didnt seem too unsettled from me asking. He just said to let him knw how much it is when I find out. Today I think is spay day there, so I may not here from them for awhile still. They close from 12-2:30, but its not uncommon to go over an hour or more. Its a very small place and its unproffesional I guess you would say. They dont even keep animals overnight,only rarely since they have no one there. The waiting room and exam room are connected along with the surgery room. They had a cat under while I was dropping her off, looked like it was being fixed up (fight or something I would guess) But as unsettling as it may sound to you all... I have yet to see a cat come home and have complications like infection and such. My family and friends have been going there for years. One vet, one vet tech (whom last I knew was leaving to be a vet herself...but she is back?) today that had a nother guy there taking info down, surprising. They use notecards for info.. no paperwork there. Its interesting at times, looks like they got rid of some of the cats. They used to have about 20 of them, they run free in the place.

But im just waiting anxiously. I keep thinking Im hearing her bell on her collar. lol She is very attatched to me. I havent slep in two days because she wanted me. I sat in the bathroom on the hard floor ALL DAY yesterday. Hours. My mom brough me dinner in there even... Thankfully she lives next door. Maybe im a nut, but she wanted me there so I wasnt going to leave her. If I did, she just would come after me anyways. She picked under the sink in there. Im so tired... im sure she is too though. Poor baby. I will let you all know when I here something for sure.

[barncat]

wishing you all the best... sometimes the small vets are the best.

[catmandu]

We Are Praying Hard For That Momma Cat And Babies , And That The Vet Will Be Able To Help If Need Be.
My Vet Dr Marsales Has A Small Country Practice, And Hes The Best Vet That Ihave Ever Been To.
He Takes A More Personnal Approach Than A Big City Clinic Vet Can.
The Best Of Luck With Your Little Mom Cat, And Kittens.

[emilysgk]

The second paragraph is of more importance. I need help. Really bad...


Im so overwhelmed and so is Snow.... She didnt get her c-section until this evening. not sure the exact time, but I think she must have got done very soon before I went and go her. When we came home she wasnt barely even awake at all and was still chilly to touch. Now she wont stay. She still can't walk strait but she seems on a mission to go somewhere. im afraid she is going to hurt herself. There were 4 babies, who decided to race to come out and thats why she couldnt have them, they were jammed up pretty good. 3 calico's and one silver. The silver was dry when delivered and im not sure its going to make it or not yet. But im trying to feed them, its not going all that well. They wont stop crying. Mom almost wants them but not really. I cant keep her confined so well and I couldnt figure out where she kept trying to go. So for now I put the babies in the cabinet where she originally wanted them. I put her in the bathroom with them (she didnt stay with them and headed towards the door as best she could ) So I put some water and her litter in there and closed the door. That way she is in a somewhat small space and i hope she will settle somewhere. i will keep going and checking on the babies. now i need baby help too....

How often should i feed them? What a somewhat guess on the amount they should eat? (they are quite tiny) All i have to feed them with is an eyedropper with an agled tip, or a syringe they gave me but its the kind a needle goes on, so there is no tip to it! Im feeding what they told me, which is 1/2 cup whole milk, 1/2 cup water, and a tablespoon of corn syrup. i have NO MONEY. ugh... I had to buy corn syrup with dimes. HELP ME, what do I do?? How long before you think she may take interest in them? Will she? She is a first time mom, so this must be horribly tramatic. I dont know what to do at all. I cant put the silver one down. The warm bed isnt enough for him, he has to be surrounded so I am keep him close with me to keep warm. He has ate a little bit, his breathing has improved a little more, just cant keep his temp up. We will see how goes.

But seriously, any tips or anything, PLEASE tell me. (Oh, I do know to stimulate there little butts too)