My Cat had kittens yesterday... The vet said she was only going to have 4 and she ended up havin 7...So will they all get enough to eat or will i have to bottle feed on of them????
2006-06-13 05:28:38 · 18 answers · asked by Shey_Shorrrty 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Just make sure the mother is getting a good diet & watch to see that all kittens get fed (if the mother will let you). 7 is not too many for her to take care of.
2006-06-13 05:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by applpro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat will instinctivly know what to do. But, you will want to make sure that all kittens are getting an equal time at feeding. If you have a smaller one, or the runt as they'd call it, you may have to suppliment it's meals. It's easy enough to get the formula from any pet products store, and a tiny bottle or even an eye dropper for feeding. Also watch to be sure that she is caring for all the kittens and not pushing one away. Have fun!
2006-06-13 12:33:48 · answer #2 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats have 8 nipples, so they should be fine. Just make sure they are all growing at the same pace. If one starts looking smaller than the other ones, it will need fed either alone with mama or by you with KMR. You may also want to go to a pet food store and buy some KMR to feed the mama cat. This will make her produce more milk for the babies so she has enough. If you end up having to feed one of them, let me know and I can guide you through it...
2006-06-13 13:03:36 · answer #3 · answered by sundragonjess 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should be fine. Watch all the kittens the first few days to make sure. All of them should have fat bellies and squirm and cry when the mommy is not with them. If you see one or 2 looking skinny or not moving around like the others, call your vet for advice on giving them a bottle.
2006-06-13 12:32:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will not need to bottle feed any of them unless the mother rejects them. I have seen a cat have 8 kittens and still feed them all.
2006-06-13 12:32:44 · answer #5 · answered by ptaylor360 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let momma kitty take care of them. Do not intervene unless she is not taking care of them or is ill. In this case call your vet and get to the pet store for some KMR (kitten milk replacement) and a nursing bottle. Good Luck.
2006-06-13 13:57:25 · answer #6 · answered by felinefanatic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the mother cat and how responsible she is in taking care of her kittens, will depend if you need to feed the kittens or not. Seven babies are not too many for the mother to tend to. She will have plenty of nipples on her to feed that many at once.
You need to provide her with a lot of fresh food and fresh water everyday. She needs her strength to be able to produce enough milk for her babies survival.
Provide your mother cat with a lot of love to.
I hope this has helpful to you and may you enjoy each other's companionship and friendship for a long time.
Good luck!
2006-06-13 12:41:36 · answer #7 · answered by Lyndee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They should all get enough food. Your cat will use it's maternal instict and should easily take care of all of them. Make sure the mommy has easy access to plenty of water so that she doesn't get dehydrated. Keep an eye on the kittens though, the mommy may reject some if she feels they are sickly. Is this your cats first litter? If so, no need to worry, my cat did fabulous her first time. You should have nothing to worry about. ; )
2006-06-13 12:35:16 · answer #8 · answered by Emily M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mother will take care of the kittens usually without any problems. If there is a problem check out www.kitten care.
2006-06-13 12:36:37 · answer #9 · answered by pycosal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just let the mother take care of them in a natural way. Just keep fresh water and food for her. Don't touch any of the kittens though. They will be fine.
2006-06-13 12:32:00 · answer #10 · answered by Todd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋