my cat moved her babies from a basked i had next to my closet to under my bed. they seem pretty quiet and look ok . she is eating and drinking and using the litter and going back to her babies. is it ok to leave them under the bed and for how long?
Desperate in chicago.
2007-04-22 06:19:49 · 12 answers · asked by amot430 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
They will be fine for now. Touch them all you want. A mother cat that knows you doesn't have a problem with you touching the kittens.
One thing I will remind you of however, as soon as the eyes are open and they are moving around a bit, move them. They will not know to go and use the litter and you will have a mess on your hands. Try using a box or something. Move them when the mother is around so she knows what is going on.
2007-04-25 08:35:31 · answer #1 · answered by danielle Z 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you feel it is necessary you could but some bedding under there for her to use, she obviously feels they are safe there.
there are worse places she could have taken them, like behind the computer.
You don't need to worry about how long they will be there, they will let you know, at about 5 weeks they start to move around a bit more and a 6 they're running and playing and should be completely weened.
You just have to watch out of kittens wondering around the room.
2007-04-22 14:24:04 · answer #2 · answered by Astra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's ok to leave them under your bed, they probably feel undisturbed without the movement and light changes going on in your room. As for when they'll come back out, they'll come when they are ready. Keep an eye on them, if they have a change in health consult a vet.
2007-04-22 13:38:10 · answer #3 · answered by Molly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes its ok she will take care of them thats her safe haven for them .cats make very good mommys they know what too do with there lil ones. dont worry they will be under there till they can get out on the own and start getting into everything lol good luck with the new babys lol
2007-04-22 13:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by starglowshady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If Momma Cat thinks it's okay, then don't worry- unless you plan to do something like move the bed. She'll bring them out when it's time.
2007-04-22 13:30:28 · answer #5 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes she and the babies will be just fine. She felt there was too much activity around her babies and wanted to put them where she feels they are protected.
2007-04-22 13:39:53 · answer #6 · answered by DONNA T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds fine. She'll be able to care for them just fine. If you are able, refer to the URL's below for info on caring for kittens.
2007-04-22 13:27:02 · answer #7 · answered by Kitty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they should be fine. she just wants a quiet safe place to look after her babies. make sure you keep checking them to make sure they are ok and doing well... just dont touch them for a few weeks.
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2007-04-22 13:23:20 · answer #8 · answered by raspberryswirrrl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That's fine. She probably just feels safer with them there.
2007-04-22 13:22:09 · answer #9 · answered by clashingtaco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hink they will be okay just take them out sometimes.
2007-04-22 13:23:57 · answer #10 · answered by maygirl290 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋