i am 4 months pregant and since i found out my 2 cats wont leave me alone they follow me round all day and fight with each other to sit and sleep with me i have to make them take it in turns to stop the fighrtting. my boyfreind said that they must be able to sence that i am pregant?.
the only thing that worrys me is how will they react when the baby is born. any tips on things i should be doing now to get them used to the fact that there will be a baby in the house in a few months.
they are 1 boy & 1 girl they are 3 years old and i love them to pieces!!!
2006-07-27 01:20:56 · 18 answers · asked by ghomez 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
I hope you are NOT changing the litter box. AND I hope you would love your baby more than your cats. My only advise would be get rid of the cats before they scratch the baby.
2006-07-27 01:24:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
Congratulaions on the new baby.My youngest daughter is 14yrs old now, but I had a cat when she was born. She loves Sarah our Siamese cat as much as I do, well maybe not as much as I do,because Sarah is my friend and has been since I found her when she was a kitten.The only thing you have to watch and this is not a old wives tale, but the truth.Cats will smell milk on the babies breath and will put its month over the babies.It happened with the one I had when my daughter was born. Keep the cats seperated if at all possible until the baby is old enough. I am sure everything will be okay as I am sure you will keep a good eye on your new gift from God.As far as your cats following you around they sense you are pregant, and they just want to be with you. They may be a little jealous when the baby first arrives, but give them attention like you are now.God Bless you and you don't have to get rid of your cats, if there is a problem put them outside until the baby is down for a nap or down for the night.Good Luck.
2006-07-27 03:38:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You have nothing to worry about. When you have had the baby, give your other half a worn baby grow to bring home for them to sniff, an introduction before the real thing.
Secondly, if you are feeding the baby, don't lock the cats out of the room, even pet them at the same time, so they don't see a being that is usurping the affection from them.
Thirdly, do watch the cats around a sleeping baby, particularly if your house is cold, as cats have been known to "smother" babies, what they are doing is settling themselves on the warm spot, where the breath comes out.
Re the kitty litter, if you have one, just ensure you scrub under your nails if you are cleaning it. Or wear gloves.
Good luck with it all!!
2006-07-27 02:02:32 · answer #3 · answered by zara c 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have two cats (9 years old now, brother and sister) and two children, 3.5 and 21 months. To be honest, the cats didn't have much to do with the babies when they were born - but I was always really careful not to leave them unattended in the room where my baby was sleeping.
The cats used to do this mad thing when I first brought the babies home - they'd bring me little 'presents' (mice usually) and line them up outside the kitchen door so the first thing I'd see in the morning was a little line of furry bodies! I think the cats were bringing me nutrition because they knew I'd had the baby! It was almost as though they were telling me how much they loved me!
Now both kids are walking and running about, the poor cats' lives are hell! They get chased all over the place, but really like it when the kids pet them.
2006-07-27 01:27:17 · answer #4 · answered by Roxy 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They will be fine with a baby. Too many people give up their pets when a new baby arrives. They seem to forget that the pet was their first baby. The cats will be curious about the newborn, and will most likely try to get in the crib with it. When you will see them really react is when the baby cries. It will be fun watching them learn about the baby, and as the baby grows, watching the baby learn about the cats. Oh, yea - while you are pregnant, do not clean the litter box, or be very careful if you do, wear gloves and wash up thoroughly after wards. There is an odd virus that is not common, spread through their feces, it's only harmful if you are pregnant and contract it. Ask the vet or your doctor about it.
2006-07-27 02:33:38 · answer #5 · answered by buggsnme2 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Super Star is right. Keep the cats away from the baby's crib, or any place where the baby would be resting. Cats love to cuddle next to anything that is warm, and they could accidently snuggle too closey to the baby's face and cause smothering. And watch for when the baby might kick or move the arms. You don't want the cat thinking the baby is playing a game and striking back and scratching the baby.
2006-07-27 01:41:51 · answer #6 · answered by SB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She can be a comfortable cat, or its only a case of her liberating purely 2 eggs. Cats could have from a million to 7 or 8 kittens at a time. Your sister's cat ought to be spayed even as they're 8 weeks previous.
2016-10-15 06:26:48 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You know how curious cats are.. well they are going to be sniffing around that baby like no ones business. They won't hurt it, but they may try to cuddle up to him or her in the crib and could suffocate (not on purpose) . Sooooooo best you start looking round for the mesh nets that go over cribs and stuff , to keep them out of the babies bed.
Other than that, they'll be fine. When baby is sleeping, pet your cats so they don't feel ignored and unloved...as that can cause depression in animals. (They do get it, my dog was diagnosed with it after my brother died)
I hope you don't have to clean out a litter tray? If you do, wear gloves.
Look up www.pregnancy-info.net I am sure you will find a forum or discussion on there about pets.
Good luck with your baby x
2006-07-27 01:26:53 · answer #8 · answered by super_star 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as you give your cats the same amount of love you have always given them, there is no reason why they should be jellous of your new baby, or want to harm it.
However, prevention is always better than cure, try and make sure that your baby is always in a safe place, and try and predict what could happen if the cats are around, even though it probably never will.
2006-07-27 01:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by animalwatch 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two cats too and two kids.. I was worried about it at first but it was unnecessary.. they got along great with the kids when they were born.
I'd avoid leaving the baby alone with a skittish cat though, my female cat accidentally scratched my daughter when she was sleeping on the floor because my cat didn't know she was there (she was so still). When my daughter moved, my cat jumped 3 feet in the air in fright and scratched her accidentally. That was the one and only time anything happened.
But, honestly, I didn't really have to do anything! Good luck! And don't listen to people who say to get rid of your animals.. I work for an animal shelter and people give up on their animals far too easily, it's so sad.
2006-07-27 01:25:28 · answer #10 · answered by spike_is_my_evil_vampire 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just make sure they cant sit too near the baby, and dont clean the litter tray yourself while you are pregnant. Cats do NOT sit on babies faces,but they might sit on a babe if they are cold, so buy cat-nets. Thats all you need do. I have had six kids, and at one time we were fostering 11 cats, and I never had one single problem. Very best wishes.
2006-07-27 12:38:09 · answer #11 · answered by k0005kat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋