my cat's in labour, what do i need for her?

Answer 1

You may set up a bed area in a closet and put her in there.
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Answer 2

It's so naturally easy. Put her at the corner, better still with not so much light. She is shy you know. Get some old newspapers/clothes into a basket or a box should do. Put a plate of water at the corner too, for her to drink later.

You can help her while she is contracting by pulling softly and slowly the kittens. But if she doesn't like it, let her be alone. I did and it was quite an experience.

When she is done, let her lick her babies until they are clean. Okay this is the best part. You MUST cut the cord and happily bury the placenta. (Hopefully the scientific name is put correctly) Some cat eat the placenta and it's alright.

Answer 3

Hi there, been there and done it twice.
We made sure she had somewhere quiet, away from lots of people and dimly lit. Both times this has been under our bed! Funnily enough they dont like comfort, so as long as it is clean. We used one of our old large suitcases and put in an old cloth, not something they can catch there claws in.
We made sure we had some clean towels etc and a wet towel, just in case we had to help out.
They generally give birth 15 mins apart, which gives the Queen time to clean them and get them feeding.
They do say if there is about an hour in between, you may need to call the vet - but our last litter had about 1.5 hours inbetween and everyhting was fine.
We sat quietly with our cat and watched and stroked her, it is amazing to see them being born.
She will clean up after all have been delivered and they are best left then to get use to each other. You will be amazed how quickly she manages to get hersef clean too.
Put a litter tray and some food & water in the room with her and just let her do what she knows best.
We took photos of them as they were born and then regularly so we could see how quick they grew.
Our cat moved them around under our bed if the kids kept going in to see her too much and then at about 3 weeks she moved them to their bedroom and then about 4-5 weeks she moved them downstairs, which was fun as we had kept 2 kits from the first litter and then she had 4 more!! We seem to be forever blocking rooms.
Well hope I covered alot for you and good luck and enjoy the experience. Then you have the hard time of finding homes for them!!! We have just managed to find homes for the latest lot and now keeping her in till next week when she is in for the CHOP!!!!
Good Luck

Answer 4

My cat had kittens in February. she started at 10.30am and had 5 kittens healthy by 1.30pm. The first kitten was breach so vet told me by phone to pull the kittens back leg downwards (towards the cats back legs) and the kitten should come out. It was a bit slippery but she come out, the rest come out 10 to 30 minutes after one another. my cat decided to have the babies in my little girls room in her bottom drawer. If your cat does not pop the sac open within a a minute or so of giving birth then you need to pull it open gently. My cat did it herself then washed the babies one by one as they came out. Your cat will also give them milk herself naturally without an helping hand. Try not to worry, its hard, but animals especially cats do it themselves its instinct. Just enjoy the experience. Needless to say I got Jovi spaded when the kittens were strong enough to be left. I don't want to startle you but I heard that the cat may eat stillborn kittens, if this is true or not I don't know. Keep an eye on your cat Im sure she'll be fine.

Answer 5

Nothing, she is an animal and should cope quite well on her own. Obviously any problems call the Vet. Just give her words of encouragement and look forward to the results of her labour( no pun intended)

Answer 6

my cat had kittens 6 weeks ago and i just put her in a cat box with some cosy blankets and left her in a quite place, i checked on her every so often but not too much cos i didnt wanna stress her out, i know what its like to be in labour and i didnt wanna bug her!
hope everythign goes well

Answer 7

Nothing, just keep a watch on her every few hours to make sure she isn't in distress, if it looks like she is, get the vet involved asap as it can cause the death of the cat and/or kittens.

Hope this helps. Good Luck

Answer 8

She should be just fine on her own. But... should you be anxious and have time to wait, I would gather some old towels or rags, scissors, dental floss, and a blue bulb if you have one (to clear the airways if needed--remember to squeeze before you use!).

Here's a good site I found to help you out.

~Best of luck!

Answer 9

leave ger to have the kittens and that way she wont be afraid find her a nice bed and leave her till the cats are grown enough dont handell them or the mother will get rid of them

Answer 10

As long as she has somewhere safe and comfortable to have her kittens she should be fine by herself. Just check on her every so often to make sure she isn't having difficulties but don't worry too much.

:)