Is it ok to put my pregnant cat in the bathroom by herself to give birth...?

Question

or will she freak out and not take care of the kittens?

I took her in as a stray. It was me or the pound, which is where the lady who had her was going to take her. I didn't want her to die...sorry.

Answer 1

It is okay for your cat to be alone during birth. Cats have done it for ages. she will be fine

Answer 2

In a word, no, to the bathroom idea. Not sanitary and too much traffic. She needs an out of the way spot, preferably cave-like. Get a medium size cardboard box, about double the length of your cat including tail. If you want to leave a lid on, be sure there is an entrance for her about 1 1/2 times her height (standing on 4 paws) above the floor, with plenty of room for her to get thru. Line it with newspaper and cover that with several layers of cloth, at least an inch thick. I used baby receiving blankets, but an old sheet or similar fabric, cut into squares will work. Don't use terrycloth or towels. Put the box in a closet or seldom used, but accessable room. Introduce her to the box, but don't insist she stay. She will probably want to use it. If not, you can confine her in the room or closet with food, water and a kitty box outside the kittening box. She may still pick another place, but chances are good, she will use the kittening box. Most cats give birth just fine without human interference. Some refuse to give birth with an audience. Do check on her regularly. Once she has kittened, remove the soiled cloths. Replace as needed. Do keep in touch with your vet for specific questions and in case there is a problem. Do get her spayed if you are not a formal cattery.

Answer 3

You can put her in the bathroom, but that might not be the place she has her kittens. Cats are very particular and have to choose the right place to give birth, so if you don't keep her locked in the bathroom(which wouldn't be very nice)she could have the kittens at the foot of your bed, on your couch, in the closet etc. If you think she is real close to having them I would suggest you get a large box and fill the bottom with some nice clean old towels. Make sure the sides of the box are not too high so that she can get in and out easily. Good luck with your kitties!

Answer 4

Hello; Yes, as long as she's got some privacy, she'll be fine. If there will be people going in and out of the bathroom, don't put her there... if it's yours privately, go for it... I'd even go so far as to put a box top or towel down in the bathtub, for the birth... as long as there's no drip from the faucet.. some cats (not all!) don't like water... but I have a friend who's cat insists on jumping in the sink everyday, and won't leave until the faucet is turned on her for a while). If she goes in the tub, and can be left alone, close the curtain... but really, a box in a dark corner is best... and, as one answerer suggested, leave her alone, until she shows you the kittens... that's without knowing the bond between you and your cat. Best of luck with the birth, and I hope all the kittens will be responsibly placed or cared for, please neuter your cat, if you can't, or don't want anymore kittens... it's actually better for her in the long run, health wise.

I hope this helps!
Marcos

Answer 5

Yes, she can be alone, but be sure to check on her. I do feral cat rescue and while most of the time it goes well, I have found that sometimes the momma gets tired or overwhelmed and doesn't clean up the cord and afterbirth and it can wrap around her paw or the kittens and.. .well, it's deadly. Also, sometimes the momma gets a kitten stuck inside her.

Once delivery starts, kittens are born about every two hours so if she seems okay after about 12 hours and is taking care of the kittens, all is well.

Just check in on her and I hope all goes well for you.

Answer 6

Just make her comfortable ie: in a corner or in a box with some blankets or towels. Make sure you keep the door shut because more than likely, she will try to find a "safer more comfortable" spot. Just make sure you change the sheets and clean them and she'll be just fine. She might try to move the kittens after birth, so if you don't want her leaving, make sure the door is closed.

Answer 7

Cats are very accustomed to giving birth by themselves and quite often prefer it that way. Many times they will slink off to a closet or somewhere private to give birth. Very rarely do they require outside attention. Think of barn cats and strays. I don't think it would be so bad for her; but make sure to peek in once in a while to see how it's going. Make sure there aren't any complications or anything like that. Good luck to you and your kitty.

Answer 8

If you have to ask, you shouldn't have a pregnant cat in the first place. If it's that time... give her a clean spot to do whatever she's going to do... a nice cardboard box that she can get in and out of is fine. Leave her totally alone and don't touch the kittens until she brings them out to show you.

Answer 9

really you should give her abox, lay it on is side and add some rags or old tshirts in there. do not force her in a place, shell want a place where she is comfortable. put a litter box and plenty of water next to the box. also switch her to a kitten food righ now until she is done weening, the mom will need all the extra protein in there. preferably a holistic brand like eagle pack holistc select, innova, or wellness. you dont want her eating crap when shes pregnant, upset stomach galore!

Answer 10

you should put a blanket on the floor in a little closet and get your cat used to sleeping there ad feeling safe there. when she gives birth she will go there to do it because she feels her kittens are safe. it doesnt have to be a closet but you get what i mean, somehwere that your cat feels that there is not danger. i think it wouldd be a lot better than just locking it in the bathroom.

Answer 11

She will be fine on her own. There will be times that you want to check on her cause of her meowing. Just peek in once and a while to make sure it's comming along. If she seems to be in labor for too long ( longer than 6 hours) take her to the vet. Good luck on the new family members.