I have a pregant cat and a spayed cat and my pregant cat (Lucky) has a bed but my spayed cat ( Callie) won't leave it alone .They share everything. HELP! ( I also need to know what to do in case of birth complications since I'm about 45 miles from the nearset vet.)
2007-12-20 22:14:21 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I let her get pregant because I know where my kittens will end up. If you have a problem and express it rudely you can expect being reported. It's Chrostmas guys. Be respectful. MERRY CHRISTMAS to all except punk-rawk-grll
2007-12-20 22:46:26 · update #1
Just to let everyone know I'm keeping ALL of the kittens. If you have a problem just let me know. I will have people reporting.
2007-12-20 23:53:15 · update #2
you need to buy or make another bed for lucky. and don't worry your cat knows what to do when she gives birth to her kitten's they have natural instincts they do not need any interferance from humam's it is best to let her alone while she gives birth.
2007-12-20 22:24:15 · answer #1 · answered by catsclaw 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If they SHARE everything, what's the problem? I can't tell why you're getting all worked up.
If the female cat wants a special place for her kittens, then fix up a box with a towel in it. Actually fix up two or three boxes, so she has a choice. Make one side lower so she can get in and out of it without jumping.
If the other cat wants to join her, that's ok. Cats help take care of kittens, in a lot of cases.
I don't really see what the problem is.
2007-12-21 12:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Callie is probably reacting to the pheronomes Lucky has with being pregnant. Although Callie is spayed she still has the instincts of mothering.
I suspect that Lucky will be having her kittens soon. Callie may want to help her but Lucky will probably want her to keep her distance. This is a natural thing as the mother cat will do anything and everything necessary to protect her kittens.
They will work it out between themselves. Callie will probably stop bothering Lucy after she gives birth.
Please consider having Lucky spayed as soon as the vet will allow after the birth of the kittens. It is better for her not to have litter after litter. Besides, after this litter you won't want to be looking for more homes for more kittens!
Best of luck and have a Happy Christmas.
2007-12-20 23:27:36 · answer #3 · answered by phillybookwoman 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Sometimes animals bond for the strangest of reasons. I think this is the case. I had a pregnant cat who thought the dog was the father! They may well share parenting too. Just keep an eye on the spayed cat, especially if male. They are known to kill kittens. As for living so far from a vet, ask neighbours for help and maybe put a note up in your local store stating your dilemma. Cheers, Anne
2007-12-20 22:29:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anne B 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Callie has probably sussed out that Lucky's expecting. If she's not being actually aggressive, let her go on being fussy. It has been known for cats to "auntie" other cats' kittens, and I have even heard of cats acting as midwife to each other.
It's true, though, that it's best to neuter - you never know where the kittens will end up. Yes it is an unnatural and invasive procedure. Our species has made this world so horrible that it is, sadly, the most responsible thing to do.
Good luck!
2007-12-20 22:43:04 · answer #5 · answered by Pyewacket 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The bed thing will sort itself out when Lucky goes into labor and gives birth. Your spayed female will give her space.
You might want to set up a birthing bed for Lucky in someplace like a closet on the floor. Someplace that feels secluded and safe. Take a nice wicker basket or even just a cardboard box. Put a little cushion in the bottom, and then put hot-water-washable rags on top of that. To get Lucky into the bed, put catnip on the top rag, and let her rub her scent on the rag really well. You might want to quarantine your spayed female while you are introducing Lucky to this bed, so she doesn't get her scent on it as well, and then choose that as her alternate bed.
You want to be feeding Lucky KITTEN food if she is pregnant, because kittens are what she is feeding with her body and with the nutrients she takes in. Once she gives birth, you will need to keep a little litter pan within 5 feet of that closet (nursing queens poop huge poops) and a great big bowl of fresh water (they drink a lot too, because they are making milk and then the milk is going right back out of them) and as much kitten chow as she wants to eat.
I am assuming you have had her checked out by a vet, and so, that you have a relationship with a vet who has veterinary records on her. If she is an indoor-outdoor cat, you need to take one of her poops in to the vet when you take her in for a prenatal checkup, to have her checked for worms. Momma cats transmit worms in their breast milk, and you need her to be worm-free when she gives birth, or you will be worming a whole litter.
When you see the vet, he can give you approximate due dates if you don't already know them. At that time, you can put him on notice that if anything should turn up or go wrong during the birthing process, you are going to need to call him. Just make an arrangement with him, and then when she goes into labor, let him know. Chances are you won't need to call, but if you do, he will not be taken by surprise. And you never know, he may have an office staffperson who lives near you and who could come by in an emergency.
Hope this helps. Good luck with your midwifery.
2007-12-21 00:11:26 · answer #6 · answered by Mercy 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
So not only do you irresponsibly let your pet breed but you do so when a vet is at least 45 minutes away - NICE!
I fear for the survival of the cat and kittens in the hands of someone who can't even spell the word pregnant!
Why do you deserve respect when you're adding to the pet overpopulation problem and denying the cat and kittens vet care?
2007-12-20 22:19:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 3⤋