I used to be excited but now I'm getting a bit scared, I don't really know what to do once she goes into labor and I've never had a cat have kittens before. Can someone help me and tell me what I should do?
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ask her if shes been sleeping around with other feline friends. jk. take her to the vet. after all they do know all about animals. im sure the vet will be able 2 help u. hope i could help!
depends what you want.Bringing up kittens is a lot of work and finding good ho mes for them even more.
I would suggest to ahve the girl spayed-it would be best for all.
If you really want the kittens and you have homes for them,than make sure mum gets really good food the next 2 month, have handy for delivery:
A clean carton box
Sterilon for balleybutton disinfection
siscors
cotton wire to tie of balleybuttons
clean cotton dipers
A scale(determing weight of kttens a birth)
valium for yourself ;-)
good luck
First, make a bed for the cat and kittens - use a large box and line it with shredded newspaper. Put a blanket or towel on top of the newspaper. This will be where mama cat will have her babies. Make sure the box is cut down enough that mama can just walk into it rather than having to jump. When she starts to go into labor, she will howl a kind of howl you've never heard before. Her abdomen will be very tight and she may be purring. Just leave her alone. She'll lick the babies clean as they come out and sever the umbilical cords with her teeth. She'll even eat the placentas as they come out. You may need to change the towel or blanket after all of the kittens have been delivered so that the mama and babies have a clean place to lay. The kittens eyes will open after about a week. They will be able to climb out of the box at about 3 to 4 weeks - then you can start trying to litter train them. You'll also want to deworm them - look on www.drsfosterandsmith.com for deworming products. When they're between 8 and 12 weeks old, you can start to adopt them out or keep them. Good luck to you!
If you do nothing else be sure that your to-be mommy is treated for fleas BEFORE she gives birth. Fleas on newborn kittens are awful and you cannot use the flea treatments on the kittens and fleas can actually kill them by making them terribly anemic.
Don't worry...it's really not that hard. Mama cat does most of the work. When it's time(she will be leaking from her "part"), she will look for a place to have them. She will have them in individual sacks that she will clean off and she will chew the cord off herself. The Only time you will have to help her is if she gets tired (most cases if the mama cat is young or it's her first litter). Be prepared that not all the kittens may survive...this is not your fault. When the kittens are born, it is best not to handle them, at least until their eyes are open(takes about a week+). Remember, MOM ALWAYS KNOWS BEST and Good Luck!
P.S. The only thing for you to do is to make sure they are all eating and breathing well...especially mama cat...she needs all the nourishment for the milk. Also, don't worry about the kittens poopoo and pee, mama eats it! LOL I know it's disgusting!
So far Erin C has the best answer. A cat having kittens is a bit scary but very easy to deal with. You really don't have to do anything but watch to make sure every thing goes well. You can ask your vet about specific questions but it's nothing to get worked up about. One big thing to remember is that it can take hours for your cat to have all her kittens. I had one cat once that had 6 kittens and then three hours later had one more! Also, as much as you want to try not to handle the kittens for the first week as they are very small and their immune systems are not very good. The mama cat may get protective for a while and growl if you come near. If that happens just leave her alone to do her thing and she will come back around to loving you again soon. Make sure you leave her plenty of food and water so she can get everything she needs before the babies come. Best of luck! It's a wonderful experience!
PS- After she has her babies you should consult your vet on when to get her spade. They may also have suggestions on taking care of the kittens. When you go to give away the kittens don't put free on the sign as this may draw people you may really not want to have the kittens. If you have trouble getting rid of them all, call your local cat adoption agency or SPCA to see if they can help you place them in good homes!
1st you'll want to put her in a safe place while she has her kittens. Just keep a close eye on them, if you have other animals keep them away while she delivers and while she cares for them. keep them warm and the momma cat will take good care of them. if you run into trouble call your vet but i'm sure you will do fine.
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