My cat is a year old in 2 weeks, we believe she is about 4 weeks pregnant, before being pregnant she was pretty shy ( being tortise-shell ) but acting affectionate 4 the pass few weeks. Would she hide away from us or would she allow us to be there?
2006-09-24 16:41:13 · 8 answers · asked by shortietrixie 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It sounds like a first-time Mama cat. She is being affectionate because she is scared and unsure what is happening to her, and she must know that she can look to you for reassurance. It is a natural instinct for a cat to have their babies in a secret hiding place. In the wild they do it because it is protection from preditors. Being a first-time Mama and all, it is a good idea for you to keep a close eye on her so you can find out where she is going to have her babies. She will look around the house for a "nesting place" when "the time" is growing near, or try to get outside. You sould keep her confined to the house so that she'll be safe from neighborhood dogs or other cats, etc. Her nesting place will be in a quiet and dark place away from where people can reach; maybe one of your dressor drawers, or under your bed, etc. Be supportive, even though your dressor might not be a place that you want her to have her babies, she might choose it because it has your clothes in it and that makes her feel safe.
2006-09-24 17:01:32 · answer #1 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably will hide somewhere and exhibit denning behavior, as other posters have mentioned. Additionally, as SOON as she is done nursing these kittens, have her spayed!!! Maybe it was an accident, or maybe you think your kitty's just that special, but it doesn't matter. There's too many kittens and cats in the world without homes for you to be bringing more into it. Most counties have a low cost spay and neuter program. I say this as a person who uses the local animal shelter's euthanized animals for research purposes. It would break your heart to go there every day and see twenty cats laying in neat little rows because there's just not enough money or space for them.
2006-09-25 00:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cat is like that in every way until she got pregnant. then she wanted me around the whole time when she went in labor she would follow me I had to sit in the corner of my living room with her just so she could have her babies in the area.That was 8 months ago. That was her first litter, then she got pregnant again this time she wasnt as needy for attention until she went into labor which I thought wouldnt be for a couple more days. On Tuesday last she came into my bedroom at 3:40 in the morning and had her babies in my bed with me falling asleep after the third one was born. When I woke up there was her and six beautiful babies. The reason why cats do this is to have you experience the joy and emotions shes feeling. She loves you and respects you so much that she wants you to have the experience with her as a sign of respect.
2006-09-24 17:54:13 · answer #3 · answered by angelofhell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most cats will want to have a "den" to give birth in - this goes back to the large cat familys they are related to - trying to protect the litter from preditors - if you want to be there for the birth, you could try to make a "den" for her in a corner where she would feel safe - think cardboard box or large cat carrier - or you could see if she is starting to hide somewhere in a small area - this could be the "den" area she has chosen.
2006-09-24 16:50:41 · answer #4 · answered by paspencer123 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She may hide, All the cats I have know that have given birth have hidden under the bed. They sometimes need help so I would keep an eye on her and just do what's needed.
2006-09-24 16:47:11 · answer #5 · answered by nopotofgold 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No way to tell. I've had a litter delivered between my legs in the middle of the night (I sleep nude) Now that'll wake you up. I've had a neighbor cat sneak into the house and have her kittens in our pool table (we had to dismantle the pool table to get the kittens out. You can try to make her a bed someplace quiet and secure, but my experience is she will not use it.
2006-09-24 16:56:11 · answer #6 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should set up a spot for her that she may or may not use (they can be picky-had 1 cat, a tortoise shell, as well, give birth on one of my favorite pillows-oh well);In a closet, put a box that she can easily get into, stuff it with clean, soft, towels/cloths and show her where it is....try putting her into it with some toys, cat nip and food so she gets used to it; however, they have minds of their own; my cat had her babies in the box, then moved them to new "spots" every day! maybe put a bell around her neck so you can find her if need be...
2006-09-24 16:47:30 · answer #7 · answered by sweet ivy lyn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have a tortie that had a litter about 2 years back. We didn't see eye to eye but when she went in to labor she tried to have them on top of me. She was afraid and wanted my help. Two babies got stuck in the birth canal and I had to help. It was the best experience ever. We are best friends now.
2006-09-24 16:47:06 · answer #8 · answered by niaflower 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋