So You Found a Cat--and She’s Pregnant!
Did you know that a single unspayed female cat can result in 420,000 kittens over a seven-year period? Isn’t that mind-boggling? And worrisome?
There are so many stray and abandoned cats and dogs these days. It’s such a sad situation for the animals that millions of people love.
More and more people are helping to rescue these animals. The Dr. Jane HealthyPetNet Foundation works continually to help deserving shelters and rescues and has awarded thousands of dollars to well-run but financially strapped organizations.
Many individuals work to support rescue operations, also. And caring people all over the country take in stray animals. Sometimes when they do that, they find that they now have a pregnant cat on their hands.
Lucy, the mackerel tabby pictured above, found her way to my house nearly fifteen years ago. At that time, she was no more than seven or eight months old, and she was already pregnant. We really needed our vet’s advice about what to do for her.
If you’re facing a similar situation, you can get the advice of Jane Bicks, DVM, a widely respected holistic veterinarian. She has written an article about the kind of care that these pregnant mothers need, both before and after the kittens are born. Click here to read her article.
Dr. Jane emphasizes the importance of excellent nutrition. To find out more about that, please visit this page.
In addition to the things Dr. Jane suggests, Virgil and I strongly recommend that you get all your companion animals spayed or neutered. Your vet can tell you when that’s safe to do after a mother animal has had a litter.
And if you need help with low-cost spaying or neutering, the Humane Society in your area probably offers assistance. Many shelters have special spay or neuter days throughout the year. Call your local Humane Society or shelter to find out more.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
