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She won't stop eating
Hello Everyone,
We have a female cat who has had a litter of four kittens about six weeks ago. She will not stop eating. She is constantly scavenging for food and it is beginning to worry us. Even after eating a whole tin of food she is still not satisfied and searches the kitchen for scraps and tries to steal her kittens food. She just has started to jump out of the upstais window in order to visit our neighbours to try to get food - even if she has just eaten. Is this normal for a mother? We are unsure what to do, and would appreciate any advice anyone might have to offer. Thanks, Edd. |
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From: "Edd"
We have a female cat who has had a litter of four kittens about six weeks ago. She will not stop eating. She is constantly scavenging for food and it is beginning to worry us. Even after eating a whole tin of food she is still not satisfied and searches the kitchen for scraps and tries to steal her kittens food. She just has started to jump out of the upstais window in order to visit our neighbours to try to get food - even if she has just eaten. Is this normal for a mother? Hi Edd, Well...she could be pregnant again. If not, don't forget she just went through childbirth not that long ago and her body is in need of extra nutrients. Also, depending on what brand you're feeding, it might not have enough nutrients for her. If the kittens are weaned, I would highly recommend getting her spayed. It would also be a good idea to get her a checkup. Lauren ________ See my cats: http://community.webshots.com/album/56955940rWhxAe Raw Diet Info: http://www.holisticat.com/drjletter.html http://www.geocities.com/rawfeeders/ForCatsOnly.html Declawing Info: http://www.wholecat.com/articles/claws.htm |
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Make a vet app't. for her. Among other things, they'll probably check her
thyroid function. (A classic symptom of hyperthyroidism - relatively easily treated - is a ravenous appetite.) Cathy "Edd" wrote in message ... Hello Everyone, We have a female cat who has had a litter of four kittens about six weeks ago. She will not stop eating. She is constantly scavenging for food and it is beginning to worry us. Even after eating a whole tin of food she is still not satisfied and searches the kitchen for scraps and tries to steal her kittens food. She just has started to jump out of the upstais window in order to visit our neighbours to try to get food - even if she has just eaten. Is this normal for a mother? We are unsure what to do, and would appreciate any advice anyone might have to offer. Thanks, Edd. |
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Make a vet app't. for her. Among other things, they'll probably check her
thyroid function. (A classic symptom of hyperthyroidism - relatively easily treated - is a ravenous appetite.) Cathy "Edd" wrote in message ... Hello Everyone, We have a female cat who has had a litter of four kittens about six weeks ago. She will not stop eating. She is constantly scavenging for food and it is beginning to worry us. Even after eating a whole tin of food she is still not satisfied and searches the kitchen for scraps and tries to steal her kittens food. She just has started to jump out of the upstais window in order to visit our neighbours to try to get food - even if she has just eaten. Is this normal for a mother? We are unsure what to do, and would appreciate any advice anyone might have to offer. Thanks, Edd. |
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I would add to the good advice you've been given so far (take the momcat to the vet for a spay/checkup), to take the kittens as well. Or at least take some of their fresh poop for a fecal. They are virtually guaranteed to at least have roundworm. You should take a sample from momcat as well. If momcat has never had her shots, you might consult the vet about when to start the kittens on their shots; it might be now, might be in 2 more weeks. Sharon Talbert Friends of Campus Cats |
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I would add to the good advice you've been given so far (take the momcat to the vet for a spay/checkup), to take the kittens as well. Or at least take some of their fresh poop for a fecal. They are virtually guaranteed to at least have roundworm. You should take a sample from momcat as well. If momcat has never had her shots, you might consult the vet about when to start the kittens on their shots; it might be now, might be in 2 more weeks. Sharon Talbert Friends of Campus Cats |
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