They are sisters and both gave birth yesterday and today. Underneath my bed. I can't see the kittens to check on them but do not want to disturb the mothers so haven't tried to physically touch any of them. How long should I let them just stay under the bed? I have food and water in the bedroom for the mothers. I didn't even know they were pregnant and yes i know they need to be spayed and I will be doing that as soon as they can be but for now I am needing help with this situation. Any suggestions? They previously tore the mesh from my boxspring and they are laying on the mesh but two sides of it is still attached so I can't see much of anything.
2007-05-03 11:51:15 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
ok...i was able to get under the bed and cut around the mesh they were laying on...and i moved the bed over so i can see them better now...looks like only one of them has had kittens...i believe there are 4.....and they all seem to be doing well...the other cat is walking around alot and meowing...so i'm assuming she will be delivering soon...not real sure though obviously....but i have a box with towels in the room too for her...hopefully she will use it...and i have plenty of water and Nutro Max Cat Kitten food in there for them. I guess i will just keep an eye on them and take them to the vet when the time comes. Thank you all for the advice and Chalice thank you so much for all the detailed information. I will be extremely useful.
2007-05-03 14:53:51 · update #1
Just take the mesh away, and maybe put bedding under there for the little families to snuggle into.
Check on the kittens periodically - the mothers will look after them just fine, you just need to make sure the kittens are moving a lot and suckling from their mothers. Continue to provide a constant supply of food and water for the mothers - please feed the mothers kitten food, nursing is hugely demanding for the mothers and they need the extra calories or they will become skinny.
If you see fleas on the kittens or mothers (likely if the mothers were not flea treated regularly) go to the vets for some proper flea treatment. Contrary to what seems to be the belief on here, there is flea treatment safe for newborn kittens and nursing mothers at your vets.
The kittens should start taking solid food at about 5 weeks - you can start offering from four weeks, maybe put the kitten food close to the kittens. They should be fully weaned by 8 weeks of age, and then the mothers can be spayed.
The kittens should also have their first vaccinations at 8 weeks. Ideally they should have received a check-over from a vet by then, but if not definitely get them in at 8 weeks.
Start thinking ahead so there are no more surprises in store! Ring your vets and ask for the price of cat spaying and cat vaccination. Two litters of kittens for vaccination is not going to be cheap! IF money is an issue, get the vet to recommend a charity that might be able to contribute. The kittens should ideally be rehomed, if you're going to, from 12 weeks of age. They should certainly not be separated from their mothers before 8 weeks of age.
If you're worried about the kittens or mothers AT ALL pick up the phone and ring your vet for the best advice - please don't rely on Yahoo Answers in case people talk rubbish at you! If the kittens don't seem to be suckling, you will need to buy some kitten milk replacement formula and feeding bottles and feed them every two hours to begin with, and wipe their little bottoms after with wet cotton wool to stimulate peeing and pooing.
Right, that's enough to get you started I think - please phone your vet with any more questions! Remember - at 8 weeks of age, spaying for mums and vaccinations for kitties.
Chalice
2007-05-03 12:04:17 · answer #1 · answered by Chalice 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You must check on them a couple times a day. Mother cats are prone to moving their litters in secure, boxed-in places so she might want to move them up inside your bed where all the comfort and security is. You don't know if their all alive either. More so than not there is one dead in a litter or a a 'runt', the weakest and smallest. If there is a dead or weak one she will move all of the stronger ones away from it and abandon it. This is 'very common' with both cats and dogs. Take a flashlight and try and see what you can but if you are close with your cats and they trust you, then you shouldn't have a problem getting near them or even moving them into a big box or olld baby crib, but nothing too small for she has a chance to smother one of them.
2007-05-03 12:39:48 · answer #2 · answered by sherry c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, Chalice gave you the best advice from what I've read. But, if you're not going to keep the kittens, a good choice would be to do as Disney suggested AFTER the mom cats start refusing their kittens (not ideal, but the earliest possible with minimal risks). If you don't have a local humane society, please check with cat rescues, the SPCA, and no-kill shelters that have excellent reputations. If you decide to sell, which I don't recommend, do exactly that....SELL, don't give. "Free to good home" adds often attract animal abusers, researchers, snake owners who are looking for free food, etc...
2007-05-03 12:50:58 · answer #3 · answered by SINDY 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're able to desire to think of of them as no longer kittens yet as cats. Do you have sufficient room for 3/4 cats? Do you have outdoors area or might you be in accordance with muddle trays? 3-4 cats elect a minimum of three muddle trays ideally 4. are you able to deal with to pay for the vet expenses in the event that all of them fall ill? Sorry to sound slightly a pessimist yet i'm basically asserting the clever issues. I in basic terms have a million cat now yet have had a number of residing which contain an even bigger age selection and that they quickly address the pecking order which suits properly. i'm hoping it works out for you
2017-01-09 10:31:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
is there anyway of moving the bed from over them without hurting them? it would be good to be able to check on them at least to see that they are all alive and healthy, mothers can be very ill after giving birth and also often need extra nutrients so you MUST find a way to check on them. make sure you leave tuff for them to make a nest with and keep their babies warm. my advice is to go and see your vet and ask his advice on what you should do
2007-05-03 11:58:56 · answer #5 · answered by okapi 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK this is very simple. It happend to me to. All you have to do is call your vet and tell them the problem. Then, when they are old enough, you can give them to the Humane Sociey and they WILL MAKE SURE that they all get the best possible home.
2007-05-03 11:57:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
will take all the kittens and the two moms and let the doctor check and see if they are health. then you sound sell the kittens but if you want you should keep two kittens so the mother and get the mother bond and wont feel sad about her kittens living. or you can get rid of them all and just keep the two mom but they have to go to the doctor to see if they all are o.k.
2007-05-03 12:00:18 · answer #7 · answered by DeVon W 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Call your Veterinarian for advice.
2007-05-03 11:57:58 · answer #8 · answered by d4d9er 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋