2007-01-30 06:35:40 · 13 answers · asked by tinkerbell_darkfairy 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
She has been searching the house for spots and she is laying in certain comfy place a lot. Make sure you dont leave any of your clothes drawers open because one of our cats did this to us. I really dont miss not having any pets.
2007-01-30 06:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by ehrlich 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A few days before they give birth, they will look for a place they feel is safe to have their babies. Most of the time it's in a closet, under a bed or in a drawer. The cat will start going into those safe places that she never showed any interest in before. Very rarely some cats will give birth in the middle of the room that you spend the most time in because she wants the attention. Most cats like to be alone while giving birth, but some will follow around and meow at you, she wants you to sit with her while she is having her babies. I had a cat who wanted me to sit with her and I got up to go to the bathroom and she followed me with a kitten hanging halfway out. As someone else said, you may want to get a box big enough for her to stretch out in and line it with old blankets or towels. Once a cat starts having her babies, she will almost never move to a new spot until they are all born then she may move them several times. If she does want you to sit with her and you do, be sure to pet and praise her, they love that. I wouldn't try to handle a newborn kitten, some mama cats get real upset over that. Only handle them if she moves them to an unsafe spot.
And please get her spayed. There are so many cats and kittens out there that will never have homes
2007-01-30 08:28:42 · answer #2 · answered by ♥♥♥Wendy♥♥♥ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A cat that is about to give birth will start lactating (drops of milk come out of her nipples when you gently squeeze) and begin "nesting" a day or so before the time. She'll look for a cosy, dark, warm spot and in the search, you will notice how she is sniffing and poking around all sorts of corners in your house. You need to be alert at this point so you know where she eventually settles - UNLESS you have prepared a special place for her to give birth. If have prepared a place, just take her there when you see her searching for a place to give birth. The birthing place should be private, cosy, warm. A lot of people make a "nest" in a wide cardboard box lined with towels or a blanket. The box has to be in a place that the cat is ensured max privacy like in your closet.
2007-01-30 06:54:38 · answer #3 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there!
About a week before they are due, the cat will start looking for a dark, secluded spot to have her kittens. She will be scratching (nesting). This is the time to offer her a good spot (which she may ignore).
If she's a very friendly kitty, a day or two before she gives birth, she won't want you out of her sight.
Obtain a box (one that holds a case of paper towels is a perfect size) to use for birthing. It should be big enough to hold the kittens, and small enough for mom to get out. Litter & food outside the box, please.
Line the box with towels & preferably a sheet or something smooth over that. Don't want any kitty nails getting stuck in terry.
Cover the box - half of the lid, or a towel is fine. Mama wants a safe, dark spot for her babies. That's why they often deliver in a closet. It should be in a place that is quiet, away from other animals, kids and noise.
Get a good book from the library on raising kittens. It will answer most of your questions and will get your new babies off to a good start. If you get stuck - let us know! We'll help too! :-)
Whatever you do, don't let her outside or she may have them in someplace totally inconvenient & probably dangerous!\
And oh! Please Please Please spay her when the kittens are old enough. There are too many kittens and not enough homes. Millions are put to sleep every year.
2007-01-30 06:42:19 · answer #4 · answered by Mystery~ 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Usually the cat will start looking for a safe secure place and you will find her there instead of out roaming around. Her appetite may also decrease a bit.
2007-01-30 06:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My cat Himy. has had 3 litters now and every time it has been the same with her. about 24 hrs. before she is ready to deliver she follows me everywhere I go and meows at me, very friendly. They will start leaking there fluid which has a bloody look to it. When she starts following me I then take her and put her in her bed with towels and get everything ready.
2007-01-30 07:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by sweet country girl 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well when they keep going in closets or under tables
and if yu made a box for them to go in when they are ready to give birth(recommended) they will keep going in there
also when they want a lot of attention and they meow ALOT!!
Hope this helped!!â¥
2007-01-30 08:10:19 · answer #7 · answered by ahhitskailey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually the cat is a lot skinnier
2007-01-30 06:39:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's likely she will start cleaning the fur from around her nipples, start making a nest somewhere hidden-like in a closet-then when she goes into labor, she'll pace and be in obvious discomfort.
2007-01-30 06:53:32 · answer #9 · answered by beez 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Heavy breathing.....lack of appetite......hiding and trying to nest.....cats usually have their babies in strange and unusual places........watch for that. You should keep doors shut where you dont want a bloody mess!
2007-01-30 06:50:56 · answer #10 · answered by Belou_Eyes 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋