stray cat pregnant

[cosmicwhispers]

I have takenn her to my vet b-cuz she is such a sweet kitty and got her her shots and what not .She didnt look pregnant at the time (3weeks ago)and now she is puffed up like a baloon.I had an appointment to have her spayed next week.But am I to late in catching her being pregnant to have her spayed?I cant call my vet being that it is the weekend so anyone have any ideas or thoughts?I just dont want her kittens to never know what it is like to have a good home.

[BadBlood]

Vets will perform abortions on cats but I don't know if they stop doing it after she has reached a certain time in her pregnancy.
Other than that you will have to wait until she has given birth. Call your vet as soon as you can and discuss your options with them.

[ferretlover]

There is NO reason at all for you to have the kittens killed before they are born. I hope you have a chance to read this and e-mail me before you do anything to the mother cat. I've loved and rescued animals my whole life, and I would *love* to take the kittens from you. They will have a wonderful loving home here. *Please* e-mail me before you do anything. I will do whatever it takes to save those little angels :angel:

My address is mymuffin381@yahoo.com

[cosmicwhispers]

Well I wasn't planning on having the kittens aborted.I am just worries about finding good homes for them.I plan on keeping at least one of the kittens.

[Roz]

There is NO reason at all for you to have the kittens killed before they are born.

Actually, there is. Consider how many millions of dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens are euthanized every year because there aren't enough homes. Aborting a pregnancy will keep those cats from ending up in shelters, and other cats from having to be euthanized.

[cosmicwhispers]

I agree with roz.I dont really want to have the kittens aborted but at the same time I do not wish for them to be put down b-cuz no one wants to give them a home.I found out that she has at least 3 kittens maybe 4.So I am keeping at least one.So my aunt wants two cats so chances are she will give them a great home.She spoiled her last two cats that recently passed away b-cuz of old age.

[brandy pup]

I would call your vet and talk with them about if it is too late to spay her. Remeber for every kitten born 2 will die that are already alive.

It's a personal descion between you and your vet. She may be early enough to spay safely and she may not be. Only youy and your vet can say so, not anyone on the boards.

If you choose to spay then chance are she eiahter wasn't prego or wasn't far enough along to cause a concern and as well you have saved a number of cats from being gassed this way.

If you choose to go full term chances are that she will loose some during or after delivery so read up on kitten fade syndrom. I will post links later.

You will be responsible for the kittens, to ensure they go to good homes and to ensure that they do not get pregnant or cause more unwated kittens to be born.

Just one
http://www.tulsa-animalshelter.com/just1litter.htm

SO YOU WANT TO RAISE KITTENS
http://www.cfainc.org/articles/kittening.html

EARLY FIXING THE WINN FOUNDATION’
http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/reports/early-neuter.html

Here ae some links to rehome pets. Some good tips and advice there. Start now interviewing homes

CAN WE HELP KEEP YOUR PET
http://www.wonderpuppy.net/canwehelp/

HOW TO FIND A HOME FOR YOUR PET
http://www.petorphans.com/home.html

FREE TO GOOD HOME
http://woodhaven.tripod.com/freetogoodhome.html

TRADGEDY OF FREE TO GOOD HOME
http://www.petrescue.com/library/free-pet.htm