2007-03-09 16:46:34 · 7 answers · asked by karla l 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Not an expert myself, but I found some tips that may help. Just click on the link. Good Luck!
2007-03-09 16:53:00 · answer #1 · answered by Buddy28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 6 years ago I rescued a little cat I found outdoors. She had 7 litters before I was able to get her into the vet to have her spayed. I assisted with each and every litter, and had never done it before. Most importantly, make sure you have a safe and secure place set up for her before she goes into labor. I usually made an area in a closet, put a box in there, with towels and newspaper. Your kitty will know what to do, instinctively. You will as well. I don't know how to explain it, but you will. You will know when she needs your help. If she has a large litter, she may tire toward the end and then she may need help with the sacs. Just be gentle, make sure your hands are sanitized, but she will do all the work. Our kitty was only 10 months when she had her first litter, and she was amazing. It's such a miraculous experience to share with your cat. It formed a really special bond with our cat, and to this day, we are inseperable, even tho I am allergic to her. Enjoy your experience. Make sure you try to stay close to her, show her where you set up the birthing box, and she'll go in it several times a day, testing it out, and rearranging towels and newspapers to her liking. Watch her when she starts delivering-you don't have to stay with her constantly, but check her frequently. The babies should be born anywhere from 10-30 minutes apart. If you notice anything unnatural, or problems, then call your vet. Otherwise, let nature take it's course, and enjoy the experience! Best of luck to you and your new family!
2007-03-10 11:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by porkchop 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nature is a great thing, and she should be ok by herself. They will be born one at a time. She should clean off each as it is born, along with passing something (sorry, for lack of better terminology) that looks like a tampon. If she is by herself, she will eat this, if you are there, dispose of it, although some people think it stimulates milk production. The kittens will be born in intervals, and she could meow as each is born. Like the other post said, usually every 10 to 45 minutes.
I would leave her alone, unless something goes bad, then have the vet's phone # handy. It's cool, and they are such proud mamas. Have fun!
2007-03-10 01:48:06 · answer #3 · answered by Ayla B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What i did with many litters of both dogs and cats was this.
As she pushed the pup out i would break the sack my self so she can clean it faster and have more time to rest before the next pup. I would show her the cord to chew(some cats i had couldnt chew it and almost bit the kittens belly tried to chew the cord)just grab the cord near the belly with you thumb and for inger and dont let her chew [past that, If she dont eat the placenta just throw it away and keep the area clean and dry, place the kitten near a niple and wait for the next and repeat
when the next is coming out have a special warm spot for the ones alreay born, so she wont have to reach over many kittens to help th next one, when its out and all cleaned relace all kit. Makes it easier for her.
One a few rare occasions a kitten would get stuck, on that i would help pull as the had a contraction. gental pull. Just beark the sack like the rest and let mom do the rest.
being envoled makes you apreciate your cat more. knowig she can do something you cant, Multiple birth with no c section.
The kittens should come at regular times between birth(mine was like 15-20 minutes, it varies ) have a watch handy cause if birth goes too long with out a kitten comeing and you feel/se more then there could be trouble and have to rush to a vet.
Other thatn that Clean towels to help with drying, clean hands. steral scissors incase she dont chew the cord.
2007-03-10 01:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm no expert but here's some tips
* Make sure she is breathing
* Make sure each kitten is born between 10 to 45 min.
* Make sure the kittens are breathing
* Make sure she is taking care of them each .
* Try to keep your distance and make sure she is not stressed.
* Keep an eye on her nature will do the rest.
if anything goes wrong call your vet
2007-03-10 00:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by carlsbadcaliforniaskateboarder 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
let her do it on her own, she knows what to do. If she is having problems, take her to an emergency clinic and let them do it. from the first kitten to the next, time lapse should be anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, any longer or if she starts having breathing issues or notice bright red blood, she is in trouble.
2007-03-10 00:51:59 · answer #6 · answered by dragonlady 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure she has privacy and feels safe. Nature will do the rest.
2007-03-10 00:52:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋