2006-07-05 15:51:48 · 9 answers · asked by dede2772 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
well, it'll be about 2 months from conception, and she'll be huge, My cat's hind quarters were wet the day she had her first litter, and we made a box for her with enough room for her and the babies, and a couple of old towels, and she had them on the rug!! The second time, we knew she was getting close, and we let her inside onto the front porch and checked on her in the middle of the night and she was fine and staring at us, and a few hours later, there were kittens!!
She'll let out a few howls of pain and then settle into the task of having the babies and instinct will kick in and she'll know exactly what to do.
2006-07-05 16:29:33 · answer #1 · answered by kitten lover3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats usually take about 3 months but the signs are there getting fatter, there nipples become red and swollen there checking every soft corner like in a draw or the bed, you can tell she's about to have them when you push the nipple and milk comes out that means she is only afew days off. Don't poke and prod the tummy, kittens are very fragile and you could kill them. When the kittens are born make sure you leave her alone for a day or 2 so she gets that special bond with them.
If she friendly towards you you can handle the kittens but they really need rest as much as possable.
I hope I helped.
2006-07-05 16:03:13 · answer #2 · answered by tamilia4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cat gestation is approximately 62 days. Cats will try to hide, build a nest, or get very lovey-dovey when they go into labor. I know this from experience (my sister's cat had her first kitten in my lap!). The best thing to do is to get a box ready with old towels in it and keep introducing the momma kitty to it. Have the box in a quiet area where you can monitor progress. If the mother thinks the area is too dangerous for her kittens, she will find a hiding place.
2006-07-05 15:58:12 · answer #3 · answered by PuttPutt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it is an indoor cat, it will usually make some type of nest, like in the laundry hamper, or under a bed or couch, and she will be kind of panting or meowing weirdly. if it is an outdoor cat, you may not know anything before she gives birth, but either way, the cat will search for a safe, dry place to have her kittens, whether it is in your yard or not.
2006-07-05 15:59:32 · answer #4 · answered by zebracat 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
normally right before labor she will loose appetite and possibly begin to panic or go into hiding. Her nipples will also be producing milk. have a vets number handy in case any complications occur. good luck. find good homes for the kitties and you may want to get the mommy fixed.
2006-07-05 16:05:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She pretty much will not do anything except lie down and breath hard if she should have any problems with the litter such as if a kitten is stuck you should consult your vet
2006-07-05 15:59:08 · answer #6 · answered by hello_6000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the mother will look for places in the home to have the kittens and when she finds a place make it conferable and give her the time and a safe place to have them she will want to be alone and to save her strength for the babies.
2006-07-05 15:58:27 · answer #7 · answered by LENORE P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes they will build a nest of sorts.
2006-07-05 15:54:20 · answer #8 · answered by karen wonderful 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you need to bring her in the house to keep a close watch on her. and put in a big box. ---thanks. r_d.
2006-07-05 15:59:37 · answer #9 · answered by red_dogwood19 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋