Hey my cat is having kittens I'm scared should I put some gloves on and help her take them out????

Answer 1

No leave her alone!!!!!!!


She will be able to do this all on her own. When she has had the kittens leave it for her to clean them and take care of them. Do not handled them at all for at least a few weeks, unless you absolutely have to i.e. they are sick and need medical attention. Your cat will be very protective of the kittens and will get very upset if you handle them.

Answer 2

Cats usually dont have many complications giving birth. I wouldnt help her unless she needs it. I would keep sanitized gloves near by, but i doubt you will need to assist. She may not even like you there i would just keep a very clost eye on her since the birthing can last a couple hours. Cats tend to be more particular about humans touching their babies than dogs are. So unless she has a breeched large kitten, i wouldnt do anything, even after the birth. Touching them can stress the mom out and she may want to hide them, kill them, or abandon them. If she is in Obvious unbearable pain, or any other unusual complications, call the Emergency Vet. You may even have to take her there. Good luck! After the birth and when she is ready please fix her so she doesnt get pregnant right away. It causes a ton of stress to her and her body and the world is full of kittens w/out homes. Good Luck once again. If you have any other questions...Just let me know:)

Answer 3

Cats can usually be ok on their own, just like humans but sometimes they need a little help. Only help pull them out if you know what you are doing.
Just try to soothe her during this time. Pet her and tell her she's doing a good job and that she's a good kitty. Make sure she cleans off the kittens and bites off their embilicle cords, too-but not too short that she rips open the belly.
Put a small bowl of water next to the mother cat because she will get very thirsty.

Good luck!

Answer 4

No, give her some privacy and let it happen naturally. If you help, you could hurt a kitten accidentally. If she needs some help, she'll probably let you know by howling, depending on where she goes in proximity to you to have the kittens. Sounds like you have a front row seat with popcorn and everything!--no, rubber gloves, mask,etc... If she's nearby, just check on her every few minutes when you know she's having them, if you're awake. She will lick and clean her own babies when they come out. Some mama cats get defensive when it comes to their new borns. I'd kind of stay back until their all out and she's had a chance to bond with all of them. Meow and Good Luck!

Answer 5

I used to work for a Vet and unless she is having great difficulty with the delivery leave her alone. Cats as you may know and very independant animals and like to do things on their own. She will be fine. I f you do need to help her gloves are suggested by not manditory as long as you wash your hand throughtly before and after touching the kittens. Please make sure that if you help with the delivery to place the kitten close to the mother so she may clean it which is part of the intial bonding process.

Answer 6

Cats are well able to handle birthing on their own. Just keep an eye on her, pet her and encourage her if she allows it (many cats don't like to be bothered during a time like this), and don't sweat it. If it seems at some point that she's really having trouble, then you might need to get her to a vet, but that's probably not going to happen, so relax.

Enjoy your kittens - and get your kitty spayed as soon as you can after this!!

Answer 7

Let her do it alone unless you can actually see that she is having difficulty.

My boyfriend's cat had kittens a few weeks ago.
The first one came out fine but the second was sticking halfway out for about 20 minutes so we finally helped her out and pulled the little guy out.
The last 2 kittens came out fine.
But he was double the size of them so she was having a little trouble.

Just make sure she is in a safe spot where you can get to her if she actally does need help.

EDIT: Don't worry about touching the kittens if you have to.
Cats do not harm their babies like other animals do.

Answer 8

no! your cat knows how to do everyhting. she will clean them and take care of them if you touch them for the first week or so, she will be very upset. the cat will pick a safe place she will want them to be. she will also move them if she wants. my cat gave birth to them in the corner of my living room. then she even cleaned the towel she was under. she then moved them into our laundry room in a box that was about 3 inches tall around the sides. she took them one by one, by the neck. so u don't have to do anything. the mama will also occasionally snip them on the ear or the tail or foot if they misbehave, so do not be alarmed. once the kittens start to move, u might want to put them in a baby pen,(when you can touch them). b/c they will move around and they will even climb up the playpen!!! good luck.

jessica is wrong!! you never touch the kittens right after birth!!!! the mama will eat the sack after breaking it. it's strange but they will do everything.

email me if you have any questions!!=)

Answer 9

i would recommend that you not help take them out cause even gloves can leave a scent on your kitten and the mom will either eat it or refuse when it tries to drink from the mom.

Answer 10

first of I don't think any of these others have had a cat that gave birth. SO.... one only help if you feel that you have the confidence to do so, and only if she needs your help. ( they are right ) cats will usually do it on there own no need for help. chances are you wont know that she has had them till after. if you feel that you are not capible of helping when and if she needs help take her to the nearest vet hospitale