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We moved the family out of the wood stash and let them find another place. They literally moved on a hollow place under the steps. We have gotten closer to the cats and now she comes by herself to get treats and pats. We feed her everyday and provide milk and water. Yesterday, we got an anti-bug oil and applied it to her. She has started putting on weight and it's nice getting closer to her and seeing her doing better.

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[–] [email protected] 27 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks for taking care of them! Just wanted to say that milk is generally not a good thing to give to cats as most of them are lactose intolerant.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Thank you so much! I'll stop providing milk then.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

It causes violent diarrhea, sometimes bloody.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

You can get "milk" designed for cats, I bought some in the supermarket but ours was never interested. I should have asked his foster mum which brand she got him as he liked that one, but I never paid attention to the label on the carton she gave us. Oh well, it's been years now and he's fine without.

[–] [email protected] 21 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Those are some big kittens.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 2 years ago

May also be a little mum - barely more than a baby herself. They can apparently get pregnant very young!

[–] [email protected] 12 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

This is such a nice update I’m glad mommy cat is doing fine with her kittens <3

[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

When a neighbor needs help, you help. Respect.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 2 years ago

like someone else said, milk isn’t the best for her. Make sure she gets lots of nutrients and has water all the time.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Also the best food for a cat that has kittens, is wet kitten food. It has much more calories than adult cat food. She'll need that as she's still giving milk.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Now I'm curious, will she adopt you as personnel for her and her kittens. ;)

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

i hope not because i do not live in my village permanently and I'll have to leave in a month