This is my cat's first litter. She is 1 1/2 years old. Other than kittens and future neutering, what am I looking forward to? What do I need to know? I have birthed babies, but no kittens.
2007-01-09 03:34:52 · 13 answers · asked by Lady Godiva 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
When my cat Tsing Tsing had her litter (not 1st), I helped as a midwife. Just give her soft, comfy place to stay but she might not use it. Tsing actually gave birth on my finacé's lap!!! I had to pick up the mom with the baby half way hanging out and put her in a basket. She wanted loving during labor so I kept stroking her as she pushed.
When Sushi gave birth (her 1st), she kept walking around with the baby half out. The baby came out paw first, then tail - came out backwards - and died 2 weeks later. A difficult birth. Su wouldn't stay still, she kept walking and pushing.
Both cats gave birth differently than others I've heard of so I guess u won't knowwhat to expect until it happens. I know for sure I was surprised!
2007-01-09 03:44:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
She will take care of it herself usually. A cats gestation time range is 61-63 days long, they can have up to 8 kittens per litter, and make sure you keep any males away (the sometime kill the kittens). Give her a box with a old towel to whelp in. If your not there she should be fine, but if you are, just keep an eye on her she may need your help on the last ones if she has a large litter or becomes to tired. You may have to open the sack up and take the kitten out and rub it until it meows.
2007-01-09 04:57:25 · answer #2 · answered by cateyes 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How far along is she? They usually carry for about 9 weeks. Labor can last a long time, however if it lasts longer then 12 hours then you need to call a vet. Dont freak out when some of the kittens come out breech because this is normal in cats. Watch as closely as the mom will let you. If she is having a normal healthy birth, she will take care of tying the cords and cleaning the sacks off. She will also eat the after birth and the sack--this is good for her. If she has a large litter, she may need your help with some of this because she will get tired. Make sure you have a good nesting place for her, and also buy some of the following items just incase you have to help. 1.nose sucker-to get the goo out of their mouths 2.thermometer--its groce but you can take her temp and if it is below 98 then you'll know shes in labor. Make sure you have aheating pad in the place shes giving birth. Also, if the mom becomes aggressive and attacks one of the newborns--let her do it. I know its mean, but its natural for the mom cat to kill her baby if there is something wrong with it. I prevented my cat from doing this, and I ended up spending a lot of money trying to help a kitten live that had all kinds of problems. Good luck and please get her spayed.
2007-01-09 03:48:02 · answer #3 · answered by nadia s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes she will take care of the birthing herself - unless - she has trouble. Then you will have to rip open the bag and rub the tummy to stimulate the breathing, she will take it from there. She needs to be in a warm / dry / dark area so she is not disturbed by kids and other pets. After a while, sit down and rub her head. She may or may NOT allow you to pick up the kittens. Depends on her bond with you. In a couple of weeks, the kittens will be running all over - climbing your sofa AND your legs. They will also start eating kitten food (dry food and add water to moisten). Mom should introduce them to the litter box, but you need one that is low enough for them to get into. About 8 wks old, you can start to give them away. Well, good luck 'grandma' and give me a holler if I can help anymore.
2007-01-09 03:48:36 · answer #4 · answered by GP 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do not want the kittens, you might take her to the vet and have the vet abort them. If you are planning on birthing the kittens and you want to get rid of them, it's going to be nearly impossible to do since there are an overabundance of kittens and cats currently. Many cats without homes end up at the SPCA where they are euthanized after about 7 to 10 days if they have not found a home. As far as the actual birthing goes, the cat births the kittens by herself.
2007-01-09 03:46:00 · answer #5 · answered by Veneta T 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A very long life. My cat had a litter once, then got neutered. She lived to age 22.
The Cat will take care of the birthing. You could assist, if the cat has problems, but you shoudn't have to. She'll find a spot to give birth, probably on top of your favorite sweater in a dresser drawer.
2007-01-09 03:43:45 · answer #6 · answered by Mazz 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
She probable sees it as a pastime. this in all fairness such as a toddler knocking issues over and guffawing. She is often thirsty, so be sure her water bottle is done. If she doesn't like water, you are able to attempt to coach her now to not do this by way of squirting her with a water bottle anytime she receives close to a pitcher. to attend to the on the spot project, I advise you make investments in a spill-info bottle on your water with a sealable lid instead of an open glass, or close the door on your mattress room once you sleep.
2016-12-28 12:51:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
kitty will be preggers for 2-3 months. she needs to eat more and more nourishing food--when i had a preggers kitty i fed her kitten food during her pregnancy and let her eat all she wanted so she stayed healthy.she will try to find an out of the way and safe place--cave-like to have her babies--she will show them to you shortly after they are born.
6-8 weeks after the birth of the kitties, get her spayed. keep her indoors so no one or nothing kills her--outdoors there are humans that hate kitties and poison them, ther e are cars to run them over--keep her indoors and get hwer spayed.\
good luck and have fun with the kittens until you find them new homes.
2007-01-09 03:47:24 · answer #8 · answered by z-hag 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She'll want a quiet, dark place, like the dirty clothes hamper in the bathroom closet...that's where a long ago cat of mine had her litter. Basket was half full of dirty clothes, needless to say the clothes became at home only things for gardening and other dirty work. Couldn't get the blood out.
good luck
2007-01-09 03:47:24 · answer #9 · answered by reynwater 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you keeping all the kittens? And your cat is not knocked up
if your not keeping all the kittens how are you planning on giving them away?What you need to Know is get the mother spayed when the kittens are two moths old or two pounds..
2007-01-09 03:45:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋