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740516 tn?1360942486

Loreena is probably pregnant ...

Hello friends
Loreena Mc Cat is a stray cat that addopted me this year,I did all the possible to ignore her feline pleading eyes since Im broken and unnemployed but for sure I couldnt and started feeding her.
I would not stand ad the poor dying from starvation near me to some other personal problems of mine.No way
I t was the only I could/can do at that/this moment. She used to sleep at the neighboor's empty house (to make things worse now they are refurbishing the house- but this isnt a real problem cos I have a big backyard that she likes the same.)
Problem is she was changing her behaviour,too much quiet ,but feeding and drinking ok.Vet came to see her yesterday, I was not suspecting of pregnancy since shes very young , never noticed she will be ready for and
HAD TAKEN ANTICONCEPTIONAL,there's a big chance that big belly is carring some unnexpected furry gifts for me;
Now i'm half calmer (at least would not be sickness)-half not.All I can do now is wait  and keep in contact with that vet
And feed her even more, (she is hungry all day long)´post and learn here eventually.And start looking homes for the babies- wish me luck! Much luck!
I will have lots of doubts since I always loved cats but never had one, just read a few magazines.I will be searching here frequently.Seems like my folks from Eye community will miss me for some time
All support on line will be welcome.Answers, sugestions,comments - I barely learn how is to be mother of a cat, I'm not prepared to be "GRANDMA' at my age ;-)


ONE QUESTION - CAN SHE REALLY EAT ALL RATION SHE WANTS? IT SEENS TO ME SHE IS INSACIABLE.EVERYTIME I OFFER SHE WANTS EVEN IF SHE ATE TIL ABANDON THE POT. I CANT LEAVE THE POT FULL ALL THE TIME' COS THERE ARE OTHER CATS IN THE NEIGHBORWOOD; HOW MUCH RATION DOES SHE NEEDS ???(DRY ONE - PREVIOUSLY SHE WAS EATING ABOUT 200GRM - BUT ALWAYS READY FOR MORE)

                                                    THANK YOU!!!

PS Smart precocious girl is furry and black. wish i had a pic to post here...so BEAUTIFUL!!!

                                          

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740516 tn?1360942486
for we two - i would love having a edit button here
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740516 tn?1360942486
We need that - animal rescue associations are few and quite poor here in Brazil.Dont think move to here will be worth of.No one is  powerful enough to vigilate Hollywood movies or so,like the ones you have.
I always though  exactly the opposite, cats are more popular in USA, O should be there.
Opus, you dont need envy me- just pay the "mailing" expenses and I will be very happy in sending you a cute new one if they came ;-)
About keeping her inside,she will HATE and Get a lot stressed,  I
dont thing will be good for you two.I live in that house fot a long time and somtimes hate to be there, why should i expect a free cat would enjoy that?
I just did it once, the day she was clinging the window to enter and put her in the bathroom.She likes to enter but  for sure would not like to be kept inside for a long.
Today news: its a rainy day and she was laying in one of her boxes.Hope dont rain too much cos is the one not much protected and she seens so happy there...Sunny days she solemly ignore all of them.


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587315 tn?1333552783
WOW, you get a free vet visit if you pay for one????  That would NEVER happen in the US.  HMMMMM, should we move to Brazil?  LOL

Apple, I have to agree that you really should keep Loreena in so that she doesn't get pregnant-if she's not now.  You can make your home safe for cats, right?
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740516 tn?1360942486
valid - not void Guess I'm going crazy... :-)
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740516 tn?1360942486
Let me explain better. I dont know how things are in your country, but here we  used to have a second  appointment for free after paying one. Its void for a month and called  RETORNO , maybe would be calles FOLLOW UP MET in English.
Humans doctor do  the same.
I have/had one after  the one i had paid for. Now i'm not sure about, but the vet is cool, maybe ... I will sent her the news.
No way I cant keep L. inside She wouldnt accept,  and its not really safe for her .House is small ande full of traps for curious  stray cats.
Loreena looks great, a lot of appetite and yesterday was QUITE ATHETIC for a mother to be...
See you !
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874521 tn?1424116797
Hi again, I'm not sure what free appointments you have available there???
could it be what is called an 'initial examination?'
If you are not for sure that she is pregnant it would be a very good idea that you keep her inside and away from all other cats especially males!
if she isn't pregnant now she will soon be unless she has been spade.
I wish you luck and hope for you both that you can get a free vet visit there.
take care and keep us posted
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740516 tn?1360942486
Thanks
Problem is that is very hard to believe shes pregnant now - specially today shes quite "athletic" and belly doesnt seen soo big now.She's all big - but not fat.
And keeps a strange relationship with some cats around - she likes them near and look for - but its all.. No "meowing party" ,no love (not that I know)- and everytime I hear a cat meow is from the other, not hers.
Guess she's a real princess and the sudits came just to see her :-)
Weird, no?
My only worry is if she's not pregnant now and the anticonceptional fails she 'll get babies in the future and I dont think someone with kids will wait  til there.No to mention I was expecting to use the vet free appointment (the one you have for free in a month- please tell me how its word in English)
Til the next



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874521 tn?1424116797
oh the anticipation...waiting to see these babies..I envy you right now!!
best to mommy and gramma!!
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740516 tn?1360942486
No babies yet - I started believing it was false alarm
In meantime someone tried to poisoning her (bacon with rats poison), the stepmother (me) had some terrible moments after the shock but SHE DIDNT EAT AND  ITS SAFE AND SOUND! THANK GODNESS!
Lost her rabies vaccine time, smart one.I Cant give her til knowing about the babies for sure..

Btw, got home for one baby.A good one were kids are waiting for and the person is my friend.
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740516 tn?1360942486
Oh my, PETZI .I should practice  typing faster... :-)
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740516 tn?1360942486
Tks,dear
By the way, the drugs name is Petzil and I called the vet , she said its ok so I gave her today.
I will be back with news.
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874521 tn?1424116797
I'm afraid Thomas will have to answer your questions abt the medication.
I just wanted to say how great it is of you to take this poor little one in and give her a good home....it is a hard thing to do when money is short, so just do your best dear and she will love you with all her heart.
Make sure and let us all know when babies come and God I hope u can find good homes for these poor little creatures as well.
good luck, and bless ya
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740516 tn?1360942486
Thank you very much for your answer and supporting! Surely we will do a better job together...
When I told you I can count  with a vet here means i can call her and i have one return ( not sure how do you say this in english - the new met  for free during a month).She is kind (vet) and don't charge toooo much to see Loreena at home, both things extremely needy for me.
The girl is lovely but not exactly "domestic" and and transporting her would be a hell!
"Bout the food,its dry cat food , I cant give you the name 'cos my cousin was  bringing that for me from her shop' and they sell it shop packed - I can ask her but not sure if will help since must be a brazilian product.For sure is not the best ( I wish it  could be) but  probably is not the worst since she loves pets as well. Doesnt have cats,however- just dogs , fishes ,birds (including  a rooster);

Did a fast search  about  Science Diet.I dont think my vet will know about
Could not find info about slams .What is this? If t use capital letter got a interesting answer but for sure is not what you mean.

I completely agree with you about overweight, and since i personaly am slim,always avoided giving as much as she wishes, even shes not being fat.Pregnancy changed things a little bit,but I will take care,Also because if she is NOT pregnant,obesity can cause other troubles ,,,

BTW, I forgot to ask the vet if I should give the cat the second pill for worms (Pretzil -for cats about 5kg) L.took the first day 10 because we were suspecting of worms before calling the vet .2nd dosis was suppose to be 15 days later
Should give ger or no?

Well Its all by now.Sorry if i not reply your msgs faster,please keep in mind that its not my fault and I WILL DO,sooner or later.Even if not logged I will be reading all posts .

Once more, thanks and a lovely bite from Loreena!!!
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685623 tn?1283481607
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Thank you so much for being so giving and helping out this little kitty!

What kind of food are you feeding her?   Pregnant cats do well on kitten food because it has higher calories and a higher level of energy.  I would find a good premium kitten food ( not sure if Iams or Science Diet are available in Brazil...you might ask your veterinarian) and give her the recommended feeding on the bag.

Just like with us, too many calories will cause her to become overweight and that is not a good thing during pregnancy either.  So, I would portion control and try to feed her 2, 3 or even 4 times daily.

Good luck!!
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