she just keeps taking them out and going with them,why is she doing this...
2007-02-19 03:26:09 · 10 answers · asked by kelly s 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
She's trying to protect them by hiding them. Just make sure she doesn't endanger them by trying to protect them. As long as you know where she puts them its o.k., but don't let her take them somewhere that could harm them (i.e. under a porch or anywhere a new born kitten could get stuck and become trapped). Maybe put her in a box in the closet and keep the lights off as much as possible. That way you know where she is and she can still feel safe.
2007-02-19 03:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by Tiffany 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well , it depends.
If your cat hasn't been a mother yet she might be confused what to do with them.
But, you say it's her first time.
If your cat was a mother before I'd just say that maybe she feels that where the box is right now is not a very safe environment or that there is another place that she feels more comfortable in a wants to feed , groom , and take care of the kittens over in that area.
But I think the answers could apply to both being a new mother and an experienced mother.
Maybe you should find where she puts all her kittens.
Then put the box in that area. Her motherly instincts should be a sign that something needs to be done.My family and I have 15 cats and some of the female ones have been mothers and had about 3 litters each and I was there to experience it and they did the same thing your cat has been doing. So try to put the box where the mother keeps taking them. Well , good luck!!
2007-02-19 03:37:21 · answer #2 · answered by Sexy Pepsi 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's not happy with the area the kittens are kept at. She may not feel they are safe. If it's possible watch her take one out and see where she goes with it (don't worry she is not hurting it) if it's someplace you feel is okay then move the whole box. My cat did the same thing and ended up taking them behind the bath tub (she got into the space where the water pipes are open so they can be fixed if needed) and we had to cut a hole into the wall to get them out. She'll probably want a place without a lot of household traffic that's kind of quiet. Sometimes they prefer to be under a bed.
2007-02-19 03:32:10 · answer #3 · answered by Christina 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is protecting them and needs to have a private place to raise them without a lot of interruptions. The more you come around and handle the kittens the more nervous/upset she gets.
She needs to be spayed.
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. ^..^
2007-02-19 03:55:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is protecting them and trying to keep them safe. Let her go about her natural mother instincts, and perhaps you should put the box in a closet or some place the mother would feel the kittens are safer. Or in a room where there aren't many people.
2007-02-19 03:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's an instinctive action for the mother to move the kittens several times before they become mobile on their own. It keeps them safe from predators. No, there are no predators in your home but it's innate behavior. It's natural. Just let her do it. She and the kittens will likely be just fine.
Just be sure to try and handle the kittens while they're with you so they will be well "humanized."
Kev
2007-02-20 07:09:26 · answer #6 · answered by Hobgoblin Kev 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shes just doing what is natural for a cat. They move them to keep the babies safe in the wild to. I've had lots of cats
2007-02-19 03:30:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with wildbill0. Just leave her alone. She is trying to move them to a safer place. All cats do that. Keep a close eye on her though. Make sure she is eating food.
2007-02-19 03:33:44 · answer #8 · answered by animal luva 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shes protecting them
2007-02-19 03:31:15 · answer #9 · answered by candysweet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is looking for a hiding place. You should leave her alone and let her do her mother thing.
2007-02-19 03:29:24 · answer #10 · answered by wildbill05733 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋