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Does the mother cat have to stay with her kittens all the time?
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∙ 10y ago
In the beginning, she will be with them almost constantly. But she will need to get up to use the kitty litter and to eat and drink, and as the kittens grow, she will be able to leave them alone more often.
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∙ 9y agoShe can be with them forever, but her kittens CANNOT drink her milk forever. They should be taken off of her milk at two months of age and switched to cat food.
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Are kittens happier alone or with a friend?
kittens are happy all the time, they like company, each other, their mother but most of all a full tummy and sleep!
Do cats abandoned their kittens if they are sick?
Not all the time. Usually then the mother will get more aggressive with her owners about touching the kitten.
How old should kittens be before leaving mother?
Kittens should stay with their Mom until at least 10 weeks, thoroughly weaned. They learn all their skills from Momma Cat so never feel the rush to take them from the mother, as this can lead to serious problems for the kittens in later life.
Cat and 4 kittens inside the cat is a outside cat can you put them all outside and it not hurt the kittens?
It depends. Kittens usually need to stay warm and healthy until they start to grow into an adult. However, if the mother takes good care of the kittens and has a father to help take care of them, they could grow up outside.
How does a cat protect its kittens?
When someone tries to harm the kittens, the mother would get up and start growling. All the kittens will have poofy fur because they know somethings wrong. The mother would pick the kittens up by the scruff and bring them to safety.
Can kittens get worms from mom?
Not all kittens are born with worms. If the mother was wormed regularly and before the birth of the kittens it is unlikely that they will have worms. It is however highly recommended that kittens be wormed regularly and it is advised that this should be done monthly until they are 6 months old
Why do kittens suck and knead?
Whatever they are doing that to reminds them of their mother. They think that they will get milk when they do that. It's not just kittens, cats of all ages do it.
Will a mother cat refuse to feed her month old kittens if she is pregnant again?
No, probably not, ask your vet. When the kittens are eight or ten weeks old, the mother will have weaned them. If they are not weaned in time the mother may not have enough milk for all of them so you either need to find a substitute mom or ask the vet for some formula.
Can a female dog be neutered one week after she's given birth?
Not until after the kittens have been weaned. This is due to the spay procedure can interfere with the mother's milk supply, and the mother will likely be too sore to nurse properly. Kittens are usually fully weaned around 8 to 12 weeks old. Some cats can come back into heat during this time, so be sure the mother does not have access outside before she is spayed.
What is cute young cat?
All kittens are cute. The trick is finding one that will stay cute.
Both of your cats have had kittens they won t stay in separate boxes is it ok for them and kittens to share a big box?
It depends if they are all diffrent ages then it is not okay but if they are all the same age it would be okay.
How long does it take for a kitten to open its eyes?
Newborn kittens generally open their eyes in 10 to 14 days. As far as raising new born kittens the mother generally does all the work. They are very particular about caring for their babies and you shouldn't touch them really at all for about five days at least. This may sound strange but the mother cats take care of their kittens on their own and need little help from humans. They could possibly choose not to care for the kittens if they are bothered to much. Kittens are very delicate and the germs from human hands could cause their eyes to mat up and not ever open. As I said before they are delicate and for the most part your mother cat will know what to do and your kittens should be just fine. Hope this helps.
