My 2 year old cat is an out side cat she is on her 3rd liter .The other two liters only one baby survived.She had two twin white ones ,one black and one black and white.They are about 6 DAYS OLD.They are inside now.
2007-04-23 04:01:18 · 17 answers · asked by Gypsy 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
not that you worth the energy or time but where would you get that I killed kittens.Maybe because your imaging things I guess,oh well toodles.
2007-04-23 04:17:57 · update #1
Im getting the cat fixed ,as well as I planned on it the other 2 times but I wanted her to have at least one healthy liter.Now that she has hopefully and she doesnt dart out the door and go off and get pregnat in one noght I can get her fixed .Also you cant ge them fixed until the babys stop nursing .
2007-04-23 04:30:26 · update #2
If she's out doors please get her neutered why have any more unwanted kittens, they were out side so they didn't survived. Do you know that white cats are mostly deaf, or so I've been told., any ways don't touch the kittens until they have their eyes open and are doing well on their own because if you handle them too soon the mother cat may disown them. so just wait let them get a little older.
2007-04-23 04:14:50 · answer #1 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
As long as the cat trusts you, it should be alright to pet them on day 1. First make sure all of the cat's needs are taken care of, (food, water, warm bed in a quiet spot). Then just stay near the cats for a short amount of time. Don't hover all day. The mother may become suspicious. Try to pet the mother first. Finally, when you do feel that she will let you pet the kittens, do not remove them from her sight. If you need to pick them up to look at them, do it carefully and sit of the floor near the mother and allow her to keep them in her sight at all times. Then put them back in the box. If the mother knows you are not there to hurt them, she will be cautious but accepting of this behavior.
Don't separate the kittens from the mother for at least 8 weeks. And get the cats fixed unless you want more cats floating around.
2007-04-23 04:17:05 · answer #2 · answered by mad_mike_j 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get your cat fixed please. There is no need for more cats in the world, there are too many that are killed each year from not having a home. There are plenty of places that will fix the cat for a lesser fee.
As for petting them, you can touch them as soon as mom will let you as long as your hands are very clean, mom does not freak out, and you are super gentle.
Also cats should only be indoors, better for the cat and better for the local wildlife.
2007-04-23 04:03:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I agree with everyone that you should be able to pet them as soon as momma cat allows you to. Be very quiet and I wouldn't try to lift them, just touch them.
Please please please get your cat fixed! You can take her to get fixed when the kittens are ready to be weaned (about 6 weeks old). If you can't afford it, please call around to your local Humane Society and Animal Shelters to see if anyone will help you with a low cost spay/neuter. Most communities in the U.S. have these. I don't know about the UK.
Good luck! :)
2007-04-23 04:19:23 · answer #4 · answered by searching_please 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If the mom cat isn't aggressive then you should be able to pet them right after they're born.
But if she doesn't seem comfortable with it then stop and don't try to pet them for a while.
2007-04-23 04:12:04 · answer #5 · answered by Meg 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't mess with the kittens for maybe one more week.
Then start by petting the momma kitty and slowly work
from petting her to the kittens and then back to petting
momma kitty. This will put her at ease to having you
near her and the babies.
Have fun.
2007-04-23 04:06:24 · answer #6 · answered by chmar11 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I would reccomend waiting until thier eyes are opn 10 to 14 days cats are very nervous mothers.
2007-04-23 04:04:21 · answer #7 · answered by duncsgirl 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
after about 6 weeks
2007-04-23 04:03:47 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
When the momma cat not jump on your head and use it for a scratching post.
2007-04-23 04:09:47 · answer #9 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If she trusts you then you could probably go ahead and pet them....When she is around them next time just act like you are going to pet them and see how she reacts. you will know if its okay or not from her reaction..
2007-04-23 04:04:20 · answer #10 · answered by todayillsee 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋