MOMMY HAD HER BABIES TODAY AND DADDY IS IN THE HOUSE TOO. DADDY IS CURIOUS, AND SO AM I. IS IT OK TO LEAVE DADDY AND MOMMY AND BABIES ALL TOGEATHER OR SHOULD MOMMY AND BABIES BE SEPARATED FROM DADDY?
2007-01-23 10:59:33 · 10 answers · asked by Scott M 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's okay for daddy to be there BUT only when you are in the room as well. It's hard to tell what his reaction to the litter might be -- if he doesn't consider these offspring his, he will attempt to kill the litter in an effort to bring the female back into heat.
For the next five-to-six weeks he shouldn't me left with the kittens unsupervised. I know this sounds horrible and cruel, but it's best for the kittens that his response to them is determined to be safe, healthy and receptive.
2007-01-23 11:10:42 · answer #1 · answered by Andy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't separate them unless the male becomes aggressive but usually the Daddy makes an excellent parent and helps Mommy out tremendously.
Namaste
2007-01-23 19:08:18 · answer #2 · answered by cudala 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is better to keep them separated.
Do you realize that for every 1 person born, there are 7 puppies and kittens
born? At best, 1 will find a forever home.
And don't forget, that every "Free-to-good-home" litter takes homes away
from animals already at the shelter.
STOP letting your pets; or your friends, relatives or co-workers pets
contribute to the problem.
If you love animals, it is NOT ENOUGH to merely say "My pets are fixed".
Vow to educate and enable others to fix their pets too.
Spaying just 1 female dog or cat, will prevent 6 others from ending up in a
shelter the following year.
Please be part of the solution, NOT the problem!
Thank you. ^..^
2007-01-24 10:07:49 · answer #3 · answered by kathyk214 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know about this either when my cat had her kittens. My grandma told me to separate them because the father would try to kill any male kittens. I was SUPER paranoid about those tiny babies. However, the father crept into the box when i wasn't looking and I turned around and saw him purring and giving them baths. he was such a good daddy...so my advice is to let him check them out, under your supervision, and see how things go. Good luck & congrats on the babies!
2007-01-23 21:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by jenniwren 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mommy and daddy Cat? Keep the male cat away. They have been known to kill kittens that aren't theirs, to get the female to come back into heat. Even if they are his I wouldn't leave him unsupervised around the kittens.
2007-01-23 19:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Keep the male cat away. If I remember correctly, male cats are very territorial and will cut the throats of any male kittens if left alone. Congrats on the babies.
2007-01-23 19:15:29 · answer #6 · answered by Angela F 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-01-23 19:09:05 · answer #7 · answered by mcnatt c 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had this situation and the male cat actually acted 'fatherly' with the kittens. Unless you see evidence of the male cat acting different, I wouldn't worry about it.
2007-01-23 19:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by bfwh218 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What species are we talking about here? If it's a cat leave him if you can keep an eye on him and you trust him if it's a rabbit seperate.
2007-01-23 19:13:42 · answer #9 · answered by Katprsn 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its safe for them to be together and make a nice family.
If or when he starts trying to eat his family them separate them as soon as possible.
2007-01-23 19:03:27 · answer #10 · answered by kurticus1024 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋