how long is a cat pregnant and when the kittens come what should i do?
2007-02-16 17:55:44 · 9 answers · asked by kay 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
If you had sprayed your cat this would not be a problem. cats can be pregnant for as short as 57 days or as long as 70 days. i don't think you really have to do anything except make sure the mother has a nutritious diet. also watch to make sure she is feeding them constantly.
you can also check these websites for more info.
http://www.pets.ca/articles/article-expecting.htm
http://www.cat-pregnancy-report.com/
http://www.cat-pregnancy-report.com/pregnant-cat.html
hope this helped!
2007-02-16 18:10:30 · answer #1 · answered by Kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are usually pregnant for about 9 weeks. As far as what you should do...you really don't need to do alot because the cat will automatically know what she needs to do. As long as she is able to break open the sacks when the kittens are born she shouldn't need any assistance. The following web site has some great information. I used it when my cat had kittens. Good luck
2007-02-16 18:12:22 · answer #2 · answered by Heather R 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
HI Kay, It takes 63 days them the mama should have her babies. If she gets into trouble delivery a baby that's were you come in. Put some gloves on and grab the the area just below the baby neck, and when mama has a contraction pull gentle if she stops while you are trying to pull stop and wait for her next contraction. Why because you can hurt mama if she isn't contracing. If you are afraid if something like this will happen(and it does) take her to your vet and let the vet delivery the babies. I went though this with my corgi and she had a big problem coming up. I had to stick my hand in her and pull a puppie out of her. The poor little guy was still born. I give him air though his nose very easily but it was to late. The baby was in there to long and the sack had broken. It die from not getting any air.The next pup was still born too. I try the same thing but know luck. The third one wasn't moving and i flew in his nose lightly 2 times and he started to move he was okay. The forth one was born health and crying. The next day i loss the third pup. It just broke my heart and i starting crying over 3 puppies that didn't have a change. I know longer breed dogs. i can't handle losing even one puppie. Enough of that. Enjoy your babies when they come. A Friend.
Clowmy
2007-02-16 18:26:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had many litters born and I have many books. In my one it says Labor can begin as ealry as 61 day or as late as 70 days after conception.
As for when the kittens come, you really don't have to help the mother cat. I've had one backwards birth before and we had to pull the kitten out by its tail but normaly there will be no problems. The mother cat will know what to do and start taking care of them.
2007-02-16 18:14:50 · answer #4 · answered by death_is_on_my_side 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
61-63 days from breeding to birth, 99 times out of 100 you don't need to do anything. Feed her kitten food from the time you know she's pregnant until the kittens stop nursing. Wean them to solid food between 6 and 8 weeks. They should spend 95% of their time nursing or sleeping when born, kittens that cry a lot should be taken to a vet ASAP. When they start walking, put a shallow cake pan of litter where they can get to it, using the litter will come naturally. Mom licks them to make them go potty the first few weeks.
http://www.uslink.net/~farnham/reproduc.htm#Normal%20Birth%20in%20Cats%20(kindling,
2007-02-16 18:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by lizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Average gestation for cats is 63 days. Regarding birthing, I don't know specifically but seeing as stray cats manage to have litters on their own just fine, I would assume that letting the cat take care of things herself would generally work out okay. Make sure you know where the nearest 24-hour vet with emergency services is just in case you need to call or take them in.
2007-02-16 18:06:59 · answer #6 · answered by melis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 9 weeks. Just watch mama will do all the work. Maybe change her bedding. Don't p/u the new kittens for a while or she will move them.
2007-02-16 19:15:53 · answer #7 · answered by msprissysmom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the average cat pregnancy term is 65 days. I"ve posted a website below that can answer your questions. especially check out "the birthing process made easy"
try to relax; in most cases the cat will know what to do instinctively.
best wishes,
cryllie
2007-02-16 18:10:00 · answer #8 · answered by cryllie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm
idk 3 weeks?
Call your local neighborhood cat lady if possible when cats start coming out
2007-02-16 17:59:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋