my cat Tinker is in labour with really strong contractions. Kittens should be here soon. My other cat missy isby her side comforting her. do you think i should let this happen? Tinker seems very distressed when i take missy away and becomes more content when she comes back to her. I heard you should keep other cats away but it seems a though both cats want to be together.
2006-07-06 11:52:56 · 29 answers · asked by Beckie C 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
First kitten has just been born and misy has licked away the membrain and washed it clean and now its sucking from tinker. This is amazing to watch. its a little ginger one. ill keep u updated
2006-07-06 12:05:31 · update #1
Second has been born. Its a torti
2006-07-06 12:29:05 · update #2
I think that it should be fine for them to be together. Some social cats need to have a "birthing companion." My cat went into labor in the middle of the night. She didn't want to be alone, so she got in the bed with my brother (who was asleep). If Missy is not doing anything harmful and Tinker is more relaxed when she is there, then let her stay.
2006-07-06 11:58:35 · answer #1 · answered by q2003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As, cats are often unpredictable, I believe it's always best to keep them separate and after the babies are born try a slow introductory, joining the other cat with the mother and kittens.
You just never know what emotions that mother cat will go through. They can suddenly get nervous with others around and over-protect, sometimes by eating their kittens, or lashing out, or it may make labor more difficult. This of course could happen without the other cat present, but the real main assistance they need is you. Then, after the kittens are born, I would let them nurse from their mother and get used to those smells and surroundings and gradually invite the other cat a few minutes at a time, to maybe observe the kittens and smell them, while you are holding the kittens, to be sure the other cat doesn't try to bite, eat, or kidnap the kitten(s). Then after a day or two of doing this, and if the other cat hasn't shown any bad tendencies maybe let her lay with a kitten, again while you are still watching closely. If everything is cool, then by all means let the cats share the responsibility of mothering.
I have two cats that have recently given birth in the last three weeks. I had good luck with this and it's so precious to watch the mother cats love these kittens together.
2006-07-07 08:11:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all congratulations!
If things are going well and it seems like they are then let Missy stay by her side. Just keep an eye on them and do not leave them alone. They should be ok, if trouble starts move Missy but make sure Tinker can still see her.
2006-07-13 10:11:06 · answer #3 · answered by megajen2000 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations on the kittens. Normally you would want to seperate them but normally the mother cat would want to be alone. As long as you keep an eye on the mother, the kittens and your other cat everything should be fine. You just have to be careful that the midwife doesn't start to think the kittens are hers and start moving them around. Let the mother do the mothering and everything should be fine.
2006-07-06 12:18:40 · answer #4 · answered by Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ohhhhh! precious! yes leave missy by tinkers side. i have heard of female cats pushing on a pregnant mothers stomach to help in delivery. they will also help with the cleaning of the kittens and sometimes the feeding. she is a comfort to the new little mama!
congratulations grandma!
2006-07-06 12:13:38 · answer #5 · answered by kaylamay64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the cat seems ok with her there then I dont see it as a problem. Its always nice to have help! lol I just had a litter of 4 born on the 4th of july. The daddy was there & he was licking the mom. It helped her relax. Congrats on your kittens & good luck!!
2006-07-06 13:04:47 · answer #6 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds fine to me. animals that live in groups often have a sort of midwife figure during labour. your cats live together so other other becomes the midwife.
but try and keep a close eye once the kittens are born; then the caring has a risk of stopping and the instinct may kick in. she may try and kill the kittens. take note i only said 'may'.
2006-07-06 12:01:30 · answer #7 · answered by englishwitch2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would leave the cats togather; they are clearly good friends. however, do not let the midwife kidnap any of the kittens, as she cannot feed them. Dont let her remove the afterbirth; mother needs this to stimulate milk production. good luck with your new family. Mamma cat will be ready for spaying in 3-4 weeks, or she will get pregant again straight away
2006-07-06 12:04:55 · answer #8 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Tinker seems very distressed when I take missy away and turns into extra content even as she comes back to her." You replied your own question. Missy might want to stay see you later as she keeps to be a convenience, and obviously you (or someone accountable) might want to also stay to help out (save the nest sparkling, make positive the kittens are ok and there are not any problems with shipping). even if MIssy can stay once you at the on the spot are not round to oversee, is yet another question fullyyt. i'd propose you save them separate once you at the on the spot are not there to save a watch on issues. Missy would attempt to scouse borrow a number of the kittens and that could want to reason serious themes. I prefer to save my queens in a huge crate or Ex-pen. even if, even as the queens come out for a walk, that is not uncommon for one in all the different cats to bypass into the crate to babysit. i have not in any respect had any issues, yet back, they're not allowed in there till i'm round. No sense taking possibilities.
2016-10-14 04:52:08 · answer #9 · answered by curella 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just make sure you watch the other cat when the kittens come out, so that she does not attack the babies.
2006-07-06 11:55:35 · answer #10 · answered by gentle giant 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋