Just got an email from a frantic person whose 8 month old cat just had kittens and is now trying to kill every kitten or leave them in dangerous places. Chances are pretty good that the mom is to young and stressed out, or the kittens are sick and she knows this. There were 10 in the litter and now there are only 8. it is hard enough for those of us who know what we are doing to be a substitute mom 24/7 for 3 weeks- but for this gal, she is just a novice and she is so overwhelmed, She sounds young as well- 🙁
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Plenty of stress there, for the mum-cat, her kittens and the woman. I’m glad she emailed you, though; if anyone can help her, you can. Best wishes to the little family.
Wow, 10 kittens though! Even for an experienced, older mother cat that would be super stressful and a lot of work, never mind a really young one not even a year old herself. She’s not even a full adult herself, probably was separated from her own mother quite early, and doesn’t remember/know how to raise her own babies. Sending prayers.
Four have now passed. The girl is in Memphis if anyone knows of someone close who could help her?