she's still a baby. this is her first pregnancy so she has to be about 8 months old. help me. she is starting to pace and go around in circles. she is also digging in boxes. i've had her here for 8 weeks tomorrow so she is due real soon.
2006-09-12 08:30:38 · 11 answers · asked by brow beaton 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
this is a pregnancy board for HUMANS you need to post your question on an animal board. I am not a vet.
2006-09-12 08:33:27 · answer #1 · answered by baby_gurl_3778 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When she's ready to actually deliver them, she'll hide somewhere (under the sofa, in a dark corner of your bedroom closet, under the bed--basically anywhere dark and quiet). Unless you hear a lot of screeching and howling and otherwise painful sounds coming from her, just let her be. Cats (like women) have been having babies for a loooooong time, and she knows what to do (even if she is a baby herself).
This being said, if she has a few kittens and still seems antsy and jittery and uncomfortable the next day, and you notice her stomach is still fairly round/firm, she could be having trouble birthing them and needs to have surgery (a kitty c-section) to help her out.
If everything goes well and she delivers them normally and they're all alive and doing well, make her a nice box with some old, soft towels in it for her to stay with her kittens. Make sure she has plenty of food and clean water immediately available to her--cats get very hungry and VERY thirsty (just like women) when nursing.
As for the kittens--there's nothing you have to do with them. The cat will clean them up, chew off (and eat) their placentas and fluid sacs, etc. Don't touch them or she might reject them and they'll starve. These are her babies and she needs to care for them. :)
2006-09-12 09:29:37 · answer #2 · answered by brevejunkie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would get in your phone book and call a local vet and tell them whats going on, they should be able to give you in detail exactly what to do and what to expect. You also need to figure out what you need to do for the kittens. Good Luck and go find some newspapres or old blankets so the "process" doesn't ruin your carpet.
2006-09-12 08:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
let her find the secure place she likes. She'll be fine. If she needs, be with her when she gives birth. But animals instinctively know what to do, doesn't matter how old they are. My cat gave birth so many times. No problems. Keep her and kittens in a dark place after birth.
2006-09-12 08:40:02 · answer #4 · answered by miss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she hasn't seen a vet yet it would be a good idea to get her checked at a vet to make sure the pregnancy is going okay. They may also help you find homes for the kittens after they're weaned too. Please have her spayed. That was sweet of you to take in a stray. I have two of my own.
2006-09-12 08:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by GraceandMickey A 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 22:28:32 · answer #6 · answered by swindler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat had kittens when she was about the same age... i was only about 12. But from what I do remember she pretty much took care of everything. just keep an eye on her to make sure everything goes along smoothly but for the most part she wont need any help!
2006-09-12 08:34:22 · answer #7 · answered by princess02 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats don't need help when giving birth like dogs do. She's going to eat more than usual and going to be very protective towards her young so don't try to touch the newborns.
2006-09-12 08:38:09 · answer #8 · answered by Alej 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should take care of everything pretty much by herself. Just have the vet give her a check up after she's done giving birth. My mom's cat gave birth on my bed, YUCK.
2006-09-12 08:36:30 · answer #9 · answered by sovereign_carrie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can expect kittens.
2006-09-12 08:36:00 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋