I'll keep it short. While I did have my male cat neutered, I didn't have it done in time for my female cat to not get pregnant again. But before I go on, I have to mention that my sister --who is doing her medical degree -- left on vacation, so I am here alone, which is why I was unable to immediately notice that my cat had given birth in the corner of the guest bedroom. Well, when I eventually found out, I noticed that one of the newborn kittens was screaming at the top of her lungs. I didn't think too much of it, and now wish that I had at the time. I was actually distracted because one of the five newborns was lying lifeless. It was a bit frightening to use the cat's poop scooper to pick her up, and dispose of her.
Anyway, the next morning I came in, and the kitten was still going through moments of sporadic screaming. So I had a closer look, and saw that both her legs were purple and were tied in what seemed like a weird mesh of flesh. I was pretty concerned -- obviously -- and didn't know what to do (the vet wouldn't open for another six hours). Fortunately, the maid had come in at around that time. She had one look, and immediately told me that the placenta and umbilical cord were roped around her feet. She told me that we needed to cut it immediately, which we did. But with both legs freed, the kitten continued to scream.
So I went out for a bit, and came back, and the kitten was still screaming, and her legs were still purple.
I took her to the vets a few hours later, who said she had gangrene, and that there was little that could be done.
I felt really sad and teared up in the car on the way back. The kitten was the biggest of her siblings, and I had grown attached to her during her last hours while I had tried to comfort her. I felt a bit angry at myself, as well as at my cat, who should have taken care of this herself.
On the way home, I decided I needed a nice action packed movie, to distract myself, so I bought
I am Legend, which was a mistake.
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.... what have you guys been doing?
