I have a 11 month old Kitten and she is quite pregnent. we are not too sure of her dates.?

Question

We think we may be no more than a week out. She should be duue this week or next. We are concerned as she has not found anywhere to nest even though we have set up 3 places. Also we both work full time and might not be there when she has them - she is only a baby herself so are really concerned.
Also no comments on having her done. we believe everyone has the right to reproduce. The kitty just got caught on her first heat. We will have her spayed after the birth as would not like tosee her go through heat or pregnancy again. We have more homes than kittens too so please no soap boxes!!!

Answer 1

No soap boxes? Everyone has the right to reproduce? You are really really out there. Do you have ANY idea how many animals are killed in shelters because of this ridiculous mentality? 2-4 million a year!! Now, 8 kittens in a high kill shelter will be killed because you decided to leave your kitten outside unfixed. Yes, it is YOUR fault.

At 11 months old, you will be lucky if she doesn't die. I assume you are irresponsible enough to leave her outside (since she got pregnant), so you are now placing her and her kittens at incredibly high risk to be killed as well. The very least you can do is to bring her inside and keep her in a room so that she can have the kittens.

If you were so "concerned", you would of had her fixed at 6 months and never let her out. You are a terrible cat owner. Please, catch her and bring her to a no-kill shelter. You are NOT a good home for ANY animal. People like you make me sick. You make excuses as unwanted animals are being led to the death chamber to be killed.

Answer 2

A queen's gestation period is 61 - 66 days -- usually around 64. Can you express any colostrum or milk from her nipples (you won't hurt her). If so, she is really close. She is young, but she will be OK -- it is like an 18 year old human.

My cats always let me know when they start labor. They get more vocal, want their tummy rubbed, don't eat. In terms of where, she may do the chosing, but if she sleeps in your bedroom, put the box there. Just one -- a heating pad down the side, and a top that opens and closes. As soon as she starts, and you have the first baby in there with her, she will decide it is fine. (You'll have to change the towels after each kitten most likely.)

She can't be alone for this once she is in real labor, unless you are willing to risk losing her and the babies and want to come home to a mess. She doesn't know what is happening or what to do and she will be scared and in pain. If there are any complications there are ways you can help (I pasted a link below). She may start when you are not there -- but if you think she is close, shut her in your bedroom and check at lunchtime -- stay home if you can.

About the spay -- wait till the kits are about 8 to 10 weeks old as they have to be 10 weeks or so to go to homes (glad you have them). Mom may (probably) will come into heat again so keep her inside. Also, if papa was a stray, she may have picked up leukemia or feline aids from him (:-() so have her tested unless you are sure -- and this could affect the kits too.

Here is a great link on helping her -- good luck. (I have one month old Abyssinians upstairs -- and it was a tough delivery and mom's second litter -- they would have died if I have not read this article -- backwards and huge heads..)

Answer 3

She will find a place once she is in labour, cats usually do not 'nest'. This could be anywhere, but generally cats will look for a protected spot, such as inside your wardrobe.
I am somewhat dumbfounded by your comment of 'everyone has the right to reproduce', though. She is not human, she is a cat. Cats go on heat, but young cats usually do not wish to reproduce, they generally get raped. Did you know a male cat's penis is covered in barbs? Feline sex is not like human sex! If you've ever watched cats mate, it's not pretty. To think your kitten wanted to have babies, to argue she had the 'right' to have them at her age.. oh dear...
She should be ok on her own, but given her age, there's always the possibility of complications. If these were to occur in your presence, you would realise by your cat's failure to push out a kitten and obvious pain. You would need to call your vet immediately to save her. But chances are, she will be fine. Watch her milk supply, ensure she has a good supply. Occasionally the milk supply dries up unexpectedly or simply doesn't occur. This happened to a neighbour's cat many years ago. And yes, two of her three kittens died within a few days, as he owner never thought to check. I rescued the third and bottlefed him. I still own him, he is 17 years old.

Answer 4

Don't worry. You have already set up places for her, which she knows. She will the in the margin of max 3 days before giving birth find her place. It might be one of the places you already made for her, or she will find another place. If she does and you don't like it (bathroom etc), take what ever she is laying on and move her and all the kittens to a place (box) with a cover on the top (under a bed, inside a closed etc).
As this is her first litter it could be some complications. Normally, the cat fixes this her self. But, it could be a good idea to have someone there, just in case. Maybe a neighbor, family member..? If not, let's hope the kittens comes when you are home.
But, as I said, normally you should not worry.
I have to comment on the fixing part, as I do really agree 100% with you. When it comes to female pet animals, they all should have been given the chance of motherhood before they are fixed. I worked in a program for stray cats, and I really fought hard for this. After a long while I got the opportunity to decide my self to offer family's that wanted to adopt one kitten, to let them wait one year before fixing them. Fixing was in the program, already paid by the program. It worked wonderful.

Answer 5

Cats are old enough to get pregnant at 8 months. She will find a spot to birth her babies when the time is right. She will probably choose a closet or under a bed. Some place that is quite and no one is around. She will know what to do while birthing. Nature will take its course with or without you. The only thing you might want to watch is rather she feeds them. Some first time mommies won't do this until you lay her down and put the babies up to her. Then she will get it. Good Luck!!

Answer 6

I don't know the breed, but Siamese start meowing real loud before giving birth. Cats usually wait 'til the last minute to nest and since this is her first she may have them anywhere. They like small dark places, like the back of a closet. If she has a favorite person she may have her kittens on a piece of clothing of that person. They get sooo affectionate before giving birth. I had a friends cat start having her kittens on the couch while we were petting her. Her nipples should get hard, not necessarily milky before hand.

Answer 7

Well, although I disagree with breeding just because of a ''right'', at least you have homes prepared for the kittens, before they're born. Remember that the age that the kittens can go to their new homes, is a minimum of 8 weeks old.

I think your cat will be just fine. Some do not ''nest'' until the day of.

Answer 8

She is do fine! yes it is very young for her to be having kittens, but natures instinc will kick in! She will decide where she want to have these kittens! Really there is nothing you can do to help her child birth other than sit there! She has to do it herself!

When she makes her nest to give birth, she wants it undisturbed. If after having the kittens and you touch the kittens or children do, she will take each of them and hide them else where!

She is really better being left to herself as she has the kittens, if she does seem to have true problems take her to a vet! Just as we do, they go through the same steps for birth, labor and the struggle to push them out! And with the birth it is aslow, it may take her several hours to have all her babies! Our mamma kitty took 5 hours to have 6 kittens! But she did it on here own and theywere all fine!

Good luck and may be you will be lucky enough to be home and see their little births, but let her do it! She is young, but should be large enough to birth her babies on her own!

Answer 9

well the only thing i can tell you is that pregnacy is 62-63 days, you can put a nest for her , but more than likely shes going to find her own place from you, and when she has her babies if you mess with her too much she will move them. when she seems like shes getting close, you should be able to see labored breathing ect. put her in a room all to herself, thats quite, that way you will keep her confined to one area and wont have to go looking for her.

Answer 10

Cats are somewhat solitary when they give birth so you should not be concerned if you are not home when it happens. I'm sure when she is ready, she will choose one of the places you've set up for her. If you happen to be home when she goes into labor, keep an eye on her, but keep your distance. It will stress her if she feels you are invading her space.