2 day old kittens, young mom disinterested in caring for them.

Hello good people at TDK! Here’s today’s update on Fuzzy and China: That Fuzzy girl amazes me. She is really getting the hang of mothering, and enjoys it more and more. She continues to nurse her kitties, groom them and be attentive. She takes more breaks than does China, but far less mewing is heard from her babies, and she has stayed with them all night for two nights now. Her rear nipples have softened up (warm compresses & gentle massage), and the babies are beginning to use them. How quickly things change, which demonstrates how quickly things could spell disaster for a moma and her babies. I thank you all once again for helping me avert disaster, with compassionate and sound, good advice, expressed so quickly and clearly. China and Fuzzy are eating well. Fuzzy looks terrific, as though nothing has happened. China looks a little tired. Her coats natural sheen has not yet returned to its shinny glow and appears thinner. Don’t worry, I’ll keep on keeping a close eye on everybody. The vet is literally just around the corner. Out of necessity, I don’t go running there with my animals for every little thing, but they know me and mine. Please, don’t any of you hesitate to tell me if I should take someone there to be properly examined.If they need to go see the vet, they are going. I’ll just have to do what ever it takes to afford it. I’ve never had an experience like this before. It is indeed like watching a movie, one that has truly enriched me. I’m getting ready to snap some photos, very soon. I’ll keep you posted. With loving gratitude, Pam

Hello Friends! I thought you might like a China and Fuzzy + 10 babies progess report. Both mamas are doing very well. They are eating like horses, 3-4 times a day, with snacks available around the clock. China’s coat is looking better already. I’ve set up a mama cat cafeteria in my bedroom (for my own convenience), and they love it. While they have different approaches to mothering, based on how much both litters have grown, they are both doing a fantastic job. All 10 babies have grown significantly, are content, well nursed, and beautiful. Since the mamas are black, I’m curious about feline genetics. There isn’t a black kitten in the bunch. China has three pure white kits, and 2 light battleship grey. Two of the white babies have very faint shading on their little faces, like a siamese or himalayan. Three of Fuzzy’s babies are grey. Their heads are darker, verging toward charcoal gradually fading to light grey. The 4 th is a future grey tiger kitty, I think and the 5th baby is a darker shade of grey with a white stripe on her nose, and a spot of white on her chest. All 10 look like they’re related, I would bet they have the same father. There is only one mature Tom who comes around that I know of, and he’s all black with a white patch on his chest. He’s really wild, totally feral. Nobody can get near him and so he’s not neutered. I’ve tried trapping him but always end up with some other critter. I would like to learn about feline genetics and would like hearing from all who know something about how it works, and or receiving links or referrals on the subject. Also if any one knows how to catch the mature Tom, all suggestions are appreciated.