In our home we have a male cat (about 4 years old) that was neutered as soon as we got him, and a female cat (about 10 months old) who just gave birth to two kittens. (She was a barn cat when we got her, but she loves being a house cat. We hadn't gotten a chance to have her spayed yet). Anyway, since the kittens were born, we've kept the male away from her and the kittens, but some have told me that since he is neutered, he will not have the aggressive reaction that is typical of tom cats. He is very curious about the noises of new kittens coming from the room with the door closed, but we're afraid to leave the door open if we're not watching him because we don't know if he will be aggressive.
2007-03-15 12:01:45 · 4 answers · asked by Been here before 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
It really all depends on the cat. I am is a similar situation. I found a pregnant cat in my yard not to long ago. I feed her for a few days, and she decided to stay.
I already had two cats, female and male, both who are fixed. Well, the male took to her. (I actually think he brought her here one night when he was outside!) Well, she had her kittens today, my male watched over the closet all day. He literally chased my daughters away from the closet so she and the kittens would be left alone! He was the same way with my dog when she has had her puppies.
If your cat is at all aggressive with the kittens, the momma will make him regret it!
2007-03-15 12:22:06 · answer #1 · answered by Katslookup - a Fostering Fool! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm with the vet nurse-- momma cat can help decide, and the initial visits should be supervised. A little off the point, but I had a 1,500 lb. horse who raised a litter of kittens. The mother cat was feral and would run off whenever anyone came into the barn, so the horse wouldn't let anyone in the barn except me. He would keep the kittens warm by breathing on them, and the mama cat would let him. When the kittens were about five weeks old the mother cat was killed and the horse continued to stay with those kittens. We would feed them, but he was their protector. We eventually found homes for the kittens, but he sure missed them when they were gone!
2007-03-15 12:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by JERILYN D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the personality of your cat. He may very well do just fine with the kittens.
I have a (neutered) male cat that loves kittens. He just snuggles up with them. It's adorable.
Try it - supervised - for a little while. If you don't see any signs of aggression, you should be able to let him hang out with Mama and the kittens whenever he wants.
2007-03-15 12:06:13 · answer #3 · answered by Meg M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Feline Curiosity.......I wouldn't leave the door open whilst the kittens are still dependent on their mother.........try a supervised introduction, if the female feels that she or her kittens are in any danger, she should warn him off.
You will soon get a feel for the situation
2007-03-15 12:11:54 · answer #4 · answered by Vet Nurse 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋