2007-02-21 01:40:09 · 4 answers · asked by pralin 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
According to my Vet anywhere between 63 and 72 days.
Anything longer than that and the cat should be checked out by a Vet to assure one of the kittens isn't stuck in the birth canal.
2007-02-21 02:34:52 · answer #1 · answered by gracieandlizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually about 90 days. When you know it is getting close, you should make up a bed for her in warm dark place. Show her the spot. She will most likely take to it as long it is quiet as well. You should be able to tell when she is about ready to go into labor...her nipples and glands around the nipples will begin to swell. Her nipples will also turn more dark pink.
Once she has started birthing, do not move her or other the kittens, unless a kitten is having trouble. If the kitten is having trouble then grab a warm towel and keep rubbing vigorously until it begins to move and mew a bit. Then put it back next to momma. She will take care of the rest.
Just check in on her every 15 minutes or so. Make sure she has water, but no food. Birthing can take quite awhile depending on the number of kittens.
Also make sure that all closet doors are closed. That way she wont be able to have her kittens on your favorite sweater or something.
2007-02-21 01:48:28 · answer #2 · answered by lovesdolphins324 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The gestation period for cats is approximately 63-65 days. The size of a litter averages three to five kittens, with the first litter usually smaller than subsequent litters.
2007-02-21 02:31:12 · answer #3 · answered by lake m 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The usual gestation period for a cat is around 65 days.
2007-02-21 02:09:25 · answer #4 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋