2006-09-11 12:57:36 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
yes you should remove the kitten as soon as you are able to do so. Having a dead kitten in the litter may make the mother kill her other kittens. Dont know why they do this but they just do sometimes. Also sometimes the mother may eat it and this really isnt actually good for them but its an instinct thats from the wild. A dead kitten gives of a smell which attracts other animals (Preditors)
2006-09-12 06:50:41 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes take it away soon as possible and replace it will a very small soft toy, if you dont have a soft toy roll a couple of socks up the same size as the kitten, how many has she had? if she is still having kittens and this happens again get the kitten in a towel or t-shirt, rub the kitten really fast on the back making sure the kittens head is facing down towards the floor. please let me know how you get on. jen x x
2006-09-11 21:00:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stillborn Kitten
2017-01-12 15:09:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes, a stillborn kitten will disrupt the queen's labor, resulting in dystocia. At other times the dead kitten will be born normally, and the queen will continue with her labor and the delivery of the rest of her litter. Mother cats instinctively know when a kitten is stillborn, and they will usually ignore the kitten to save energy for caring for their viable off-spring.
Yes, take the kitten away since she will probably be ignoring it.
2006-09-11 13:25:37 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Has the cat had other kittens since this one? If she still shows signs of distress, or straining, or has any discharge from her vagina, take her to a vet at once. Sorry about your kitty, its so sad when they die without ever having had the chance to live.
2006-09-12 11:59:06 · answer #5 · answered by k0005kat@btinternet.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your cat only had ONE kitten? .. Or did it have more and just one of them were still born?
Yes.. you should take it away.. leaving a dead cat there to rot is wrong and disgusting.
2006-09-11 18:49:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I get a gut yes on removing the stillborn kitten, right now, if possible, but you know what? I really wish a compassionate vet would see and respond to your question promptly because it is very important. My gut instinct says "When the mother has stopped sniffing and being near it, when she has dismissed it, yes remove it immediately, for reasons mostly of cleanliness."
2006-09-11 15:01:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2006-09-11 23:06:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the mother should nurse the kitten and take care of it .. eventually all cats know how to take care of their kittens
just give them time and keep an eye on the mother incase she needs help
2006-09-12 02:10:52 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat delivered a stillborn and completely ignored it so she didn't miss it when I took it away. Is she trying to revive it? If so, it may be tricky. When she realizes it isn't responding, she'll leave it alone and tend to the others. Then you can take it away. She'll probably never notice. Let me know what happens, please?
2006-09-11 15:39:21 · answer #10 · answered by kitten lover3 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋