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Does the mother cat help the kittens learn to go in a litter box?
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, if the mother has been taught to use it, she will help the kitten learn to use it. You may want to help a little, it depends on how mush progress the mother makes, but it should be fine with just her.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoStart off by litter training it. Then every few days move the litter box closer and closer to the toilet. Then get a bowl full of litter and let it sit in the toilet and show the kitten they'll start going in the toilet then you'll be able to take the bowl out and they'll go. I do not recommend toilet training a cat, they can lash out and start using the potty around the house.
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Will a mother cat abandon her grown-up daughter-cat if she has another litter of kittens?
no they help them take care of the young
What age are kittens litter trained?
They say if the mother cat doesn't show them how, that one needs to show the kittens how to use a litter box. Mine didn't show hers and at 6 weeks I took each one and sat them in the litter box and took their front paws and showed them how to scratch in the litter and all it took was that one time and they all used the litter box then.
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.
How much help does a mother cat need with her kittens?
why?
How do you wean a 6 week old kitten?
Ideally you won't remove the kitten from its mother until it is at least 12 weeks old. This allows the kitten to learn important social skills from its mother and siblings. You can help the weaning process by providing shallow dishes of clean water and canned cat food. There should also be a litter box the kittens can climb into and out of; this needs to be cleaned on a daily basis.
Should a really thin cat be taken from her nursing kittens?
No, the kittens need all the milk they can get. Just feed her better food and help her not be so thin. You can help by nursing the kittens yourself as well at intervals if they are still hungry, but the kittens should NOT be separated from their mother, especially when you can help them.
What does it mean if there is mashed potato like stuff in a cats litter box?
Well, the cat has probaly given birth... When that kind of stuff happens... It means that it will likely to be on the kittens aswell... The mother always has that gross looking stuff but usually she eats it and cleans it off her kittens, If there is no kittens, then you might need to see a cat expert, so they can help you out.Hope, this educated you atleast a little...
When you have two cats and one gave birth to baby then is other cat dangerous?
It depends on the individual cat. Some species of cat's are more likely to actually help raise young kittens and some are more notable for their likelihood of killing kittens. If you don't know how your individual is going to react, it's best to keep momma with her babies separated from the other cats till the kittens are at least 9 weeks. Also, be wary of the mother, especially if this is her first litter! Mother cats seem to be more likely to kill their own kittens then other cats. If you believe the mother is stressed out too much and/or is threatening the kittens, you should seperate the mother and start bottle feeding if they are still too young.
How can you help a group of newly born kittens if the mother cat has disowned them?
* You can bottle feed them. Call your local veterinarian and see what is the best formula for the age of your kittens.
When do kitten start using litter box?
kittens are predisposed to use a litter box, as soon as they are big enough to climb into one, in the mean time help them in, as soon as they are "done" you can lift them out again. they do it automatically, hilarious to watch!
Is supplement feeding wise for new born kittens?
if the mother is still around and is able to give the kittens milk then dont stop her. supplement milk is no where near as good as mother's milk. it doesnt have the nutrients the kittens need to survive and keep strong. but if you have new borns which dont have a mother or the mother is unable to provide milk then as the vet for help and supplement milk is the only answer.
How can you help mother cat with too many kittens?
Leave it alone soon they will get the picture I have had several cats/kittens so I have been through this many times. Sometimes you can bottle cat milk, but most likely the cat will have to put up with it until the kittens are ready.
