Crusty feral cat gets brushed for the first time, and it is AMAZING!

We've just unlocked a whole new level in cat rescue: Not only is our new mama cat very pregnant... she is also feral... blood type B... highly fearful... AND SHE HAS RINGWORM.

Her adorable friend Scotia is also very pregnant, feral, type A (whew!), missing an eye, has a massive skin infection and is infested with LICE.

So, if we seem anxious and terrified for what's coming, it's because we are...

Why this is scary:
- Type B blood means Orinda's kittens will be at risk for a fatal condition called Neonatal Isoerythrolysis. This happens when a type B mom gives birth to type A kittens. Mom passes her anti-A antibodies to the kittens in her colostrum, and those antibodies kill the kittens' red blood cells. Thankfully, we have had a LOT of experience with this and have been able to save 100% of the kittens born in our care who would have died from NI. The protocol required to save them is definitely worth it, but it gets pretty tough when we're working with stressed feral mamas.

- Ringworm is not medically life threatening, but it is a big concern because it is a highly contagious zoonotic fungus. Kittens born to a mama with ringworm will certainly get ringworm, which requires strict treatment and isolation protocols, a lot of expense, and extra time to treat. The medications we would normally use aren't safe for pregnancy, nursing or young kittens, so we will have to do our best using other methods.

Meet the 133+ cats at Orinda and Scotia's feral colony: https://TinyKittens.com/bramble

- Orinda's breathing is due to a combo of stress, URI, and kittens pushing against her lungs. We are trying to minimize her stress as much as possible, but we can't eliminate stressful interactions due to the NI risk and ringworm.

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