Several Questions...?

Question

First question-Can pregnant cats have treats? (I give her 1 treat in the morning if she's in the yard, obviously an outside cat, and 1 treat at night if she is in the yard)

Second Question- Since she's an outside cat, do you think she will have the babies in her little house or somewhere else?

Third, and Final, Question- The babies are going to be born around the middle of January so do you think I should keep them inside or outside? (Her house has two blankets in it and only one small opening. If necessary, I can get another blanket to put in her house.)

Thank you for your answers!(If you want to answer only a certain question please put like "Third Question-" before it. Thanks once again!

Answer 1

1) Yes, pregnant cats can have treats. In fact, they need a high fat high calcium diet to help support the growing kittens. This need continues and greatens as she is nursing.

2) Since she's an outside cat, it is unpredictable where she will have her babies. She could have them under a porch, or in the neighbors yard a mile down the road. You never know.

3) The mom and kittens need to come inside, in this weather they could freeze to death in a matter of minutes. If you really cannot have them inside, set up a heat lamp in the garage ( make sure it is secure and can't fall and start a fire ).


Lastly, please have her spayed after all is said and done.

Answer 2

Third question: In January, unless you live on a tropical island, it will be quite cold. Babies get cold easily if mother is not constantly with them. Mom will also get cold. Adding a blanket probably won't make much difference. If you have a heating pad or hot water bottle it will help keep them warm. If mom will allow it, I would keep them inside. Outside they are vulnerable to any type predators unless mom is with them 24/7, and she really needs a break.

Second: There is no possibility you can predict where she will give birth. Cats give birth where they feel "hidden", in some dark place usually (like a closet or dresser drawer). She might go under the house to have her kittens. SHE will select the place she prefers for birthing. Chances are it won't be in her house unless it's dark. You might consider bringing her inside a couple of weeks before she's expected to have the kittens. If you do, this will take some adjusting by both of you. If she has the kittens outdoors it may be quite some time before you find them. Moms are very protective and move their babies often. If you find them on Monday, you won't find them there again on Tuesday.

Keep a close watch on her. Giving birth is tiring. If this is her first pregnancy she will not likely have more than 3 kittens. Cats have to tear off the water sac surrounding each kitten. Then they eat the placenta. It looks like the placenta is tough, because they chew and chew, tearing it apart gradually. This is all a lot of work. She will be very thirsty after giving birth. Be sure she has water. She will be very protective of her babies, so won't leave them for more than one or two minutes.

First: I know of no reason not to give her a treat unless it is very rich and has a lot of fat in it (like Fancy Feast--too rich for most cats, and may cause vomiting or diahhrea). A normal treat should be fine.

Answer 3

Treats are ok, but if you love that cat and want to kittens to live, you need to get her indoors as soon as possible. Though she will likely have the kittens in her little house if she remains outdoors, January weather conditions could cause them to die from exposure, not to mention the predators they would be at risk from when mother is out hunting. If you can not bring her indoors, take her to a no-kill shelter and let them know when she is due.

Answer 4

1) yes

2) she will probbably have her cats outside, or in her little house.
i reccommend watching her to see when the kittens are born and if its not in your house then find the kittens immediately and bring them inside.
what you can do to encourage her to have them inside is to put some blankets or a box (on its side so she doesnt have to jump to get inside) with blankets in one or two places in the house and show the spot to her to get her used to it. Remember cats prefer to keep their babies somewhere where its reasonably dark and quiet and secure- maybe behind the couch or in a dark corner in a quiet room, under a bed.
And no, you dont need to (and shouldnt) keep her inside before and after birth, she can come and go freely. She will not move her kittens or take them outside if she feels they are safe and secure where they are.

3)keep them inside. Preferebly in a big box on its side with blankets, big enough for mommy and kittens to lie inside.
And once the kittens start "crawling" around make sure that it is not dangerous for them if they manage to leave their box.
when theyre born, watch to see if all kittens do drink from teats. if not there may be something wrong with it.
try leave the kittens (dont handle them) for two or three days after birth.

Answer 5

1.) I think pregnant cats can have treats. It should be totally fine. Just talk to your vet if your not sure so he can tell you a reasonable amount you should give her.

Also you may want to ask your vet if their are any supplements you can give to her daily that will help keep her and her unborn kittens healthy before and after the birth. When animals are pregnant they need more nutrients than they are getting to stay healthy since her body is going to take a lot of nutrients from her body to create the kittens. If you give her a supplement this will help replinish the nutrients that are lost. Also you would need to keep giving her the supplement after she has the kittens because her body needs nutrients for making milk.

2.) Since your cat is an outside cat you really cant tell where she is going to have her kittens. But you did mention she has a little house. She could very well have them in there if she sleeps or visits her little house daily or often. If she rarely is seen around it then she probably will find someplace else. Also since it is cold outside (at least in the U.S.) right now I would try and get her inside the house or in the garage every night in Janurary. Since you dont know the exact due date it would be safe to keep her inside at night so if she has her babies she will be inside.

If you are willing to let her in the house make sure she knows where the litter pan is and water and food. Most cats will use the litter box without any type of trianing. Or she may just wait untill she gets let outside to go potty. Get her a nice corner in your house with a good sized cardboard box with towels. This way the kittens wont escape. Make sure the mom cat can get out easily though for food, water etc.

If you dont like her in the house I would suggest you make her a cardboard box like I stated above with towels in it and place it in a corner or somewhere in your garage. Since your garage probably isnt climate controlled I would suggest a heat lamp if you are having cold weather.

Also, if you really have to keep her outside I would make sure her little house has plenty of blankets and towels in it to keep warm. A heat lamp would also be a great thing to put in their to keep everyone warm, because if they get to cold the mom and the kittens could both die. The kittens are going to be tiny and will barely be able to keep themselves warm. The mom could also easily die because she will be in a weak state after giving birth and it will be hard on her body to keep warm. Also on her little house try putting a piece of cloth or something over the door to keep the elements out and the warmth in. Just try your best to get her comfy in her house so she will give birth there. that way she will be safer there. If she chooses another place she and her kittens could easily die from being cold, or wild animals attacking because they smell her and her kittens. Therefore I strongly reccomend you at least put her in the garage at night with a cardboard box so that way she will at least be protected from animals and the elements.

I'm sure your cat will be fine and so will her kittens. Just be aware that you need to make sure she is healthy and has a good place to stay and care for her kittens. Happy Holidays!

Answer 6

blankets get wet, if you are going to leave them outside you need straw,treats will not hurt her, make sure you are feeding her a lot since she needs more food for the babies. Does she go in her house a lot? if not she will find the safest place she can to have them

Answer 7

first. im not sure...
second. probably where she feels most comfurtable
third. keep her inside the month before during and after her prgnecy and birth dont let her leave the house until her kittens can see and eat real cat food

Answer 8

Treats are ok prego or not, I would think that she would have the kittens in a place that she feels that they would be safest it is up to her, January is very cold and she should be having them indoors, now another point, she will keep having kittens until you spay her and should do so

Answer 9

Why not take the poor cat and get it spayed so it does not have to have kittens outside in the winter??????? That is really sad. A simple operation and she would not have to be a kitten machine in the dead of winter.