My cat is having kittens right now is their anything I should do?

Question

I walked in and she is in the corner of my bedroom having her kittens. Should I touch them or put them in a box? Help!

Answer 1

you cat will clean up the babies... her instincts will take over, just make her as comfortable as possible and keep an eye on her and the kittens.. in case one isn't breathing or or is stuck... other than that just jet a roomy box , line it with newspaper and blankets , make sure mom can get out of the box , but the kittens can't, and put them all in a spot where they won't be disturbed, congrats, + best wishes!

Answer 2

A box with an old towel is a good idea. Put the mother in there and she will probably allow you to touch the kittens as well. If she brings them somewhere else, let her. Mothers know best.

The towel should not be smelling soapy and preferably smell after a person she is comfortable with. This will help the kittens as well.

Answer 3

I'm not vet.
But bring a clean towel or newspaper near so the cat can deliver the kittens there.
Be sure all the kittens can come out of the bag their born with and that they can breath. I'm not sure if they're born with an umbilical cord if they are make sure they don't have it tangled around their necks, if they are cut them with a pair of clean/washed scissors.

Most of the time the mom will take care of them, but that's just in case.

Answer 4

do not touch your cat at all specialy not the kittens as the mum may reject them leave them where they are but if you want place a box near them and if your cat chosses to want to go in the box she will carry them into the box check all the kittens are breathing and after a while check that your cat has cleaned you kittens and kittens are suckling

Answer 5

Leave them alone. The cat will put them where she wants them. If you provide a box and she likes it better, she'll carry them over. Chances are that she scouted out you corner as the best place.


The fun part is that those stupid rats will eventually poop and pee everywhere, no matter how close or far or clean the litterbox is.

Answer 6

She should be fine giving birth by herself. Also dont worry if the kittens have the little sac on for a bit, she will clean them off. She will push them out fine, and clean them and start to feed them. If shes ok with it, you can watch, its amazing to watch!
Once she has them all out (and this could take a few hours) you can put her in a box with a soft towel or something.
Oh, there will be blood, dont panic, its normal.
email me if you need any more help!

Answer 7

You can put her on an old sheet or something or if you have a box put a old rag someting in there put her in the box with the kittens.she chose that spot because that is were she is comfy.She would like someting to feel like they are hidden .So grab a box or crate or something and enjoy the miracle of life.no need to boil water haha lol

Answer 8

She should do fine on her own. Just make sure none of them get stuck on their way out. After she has delivered, put mom and babies in a box with a blanket or some newspaper.

Answer 9

Don't Touch,
make sure that the babies are breathing and that the sacks come off. As long as she isn't ignoring them you are fine. THere will probably be a runt.Make sure the runt is getting the food he needs. If mom ignores him and doesn't let him drink you will need to bottle feed him. everything should go fine because this is natural.

Answer 10

nope they know exactly what to do. just leave her and the kittens be. dont touch the kittens for a few weeks either. the mother wont wanna take care of them. i watched my friends cat give birth and the one kitten was big and his head was stuck and she stepped on his paw to get it to come out. so they know what to do. it is fun to watch them grow up!!