answersLogoWhite

0

Newborn kittens cannot see or hear. They must use scent to locate their mother. Once found, her purr vibrates, so they also find her through touch. When their ears open, they can also hear her.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

If your mother cat really trusts you when can you hold her newborn babies?

Give it about one week


Can you carry a newborn kitten?

Well, it all depends on how new this newborn kitten is. If you're talking about just being born a few seconds ago, the answer is NO. A mother cat licks her newborn kitten to get it to start breathing. If you pick up a newborn kitten that's only a few minutes old, you're basically killing it. If the kitten is a few hours or a couple of days old, go ahead and pick it up, that is if you can. A mother cat is very defensive of her kittens. you may get scratched or bitten in the process.


What happens to newborn kittens if they are abandoned by their mother?

When kittens are old enough to leave their mother or pass away, the mother cat will cry and mourn her loss. The mother cat will cry for her baby for approximately one week.


Do cats kill the newborn kittens if they go in heat gain?

A cat won't go into heat if she's nursing. If a male cat sees a female cat with kittens he will probably kill all the kittens to force the female into heat. (Siamese cats don't do this, nor do males who live in catteries.) IT is hello


How long should you stay around the mother cat and her newborn kittens?

only for short periods of time--30 minutes


Should mother go out to work?

no they should take care of her newborn child


What if the mother cat pushes her newborn babies away?

She probably does'nt want them to nurse at that moment. Or she's hungry and is trying to get food.


Should you leave the newborn and it mother cat alone or watch it?

it just depend on you either to leave it alone or to watch it.It's your choice.


Should I keep the father cat away from newborn kittens?

It is generally recommended to keep the father cat away from newborn kittens, as he may not have a strong bond with them and could potentially harm or even kill them. It is best to provide a safe and quiet space for the mother cat and her kittens to bond and thrive without any interference from the father cat.


What is a newborn cat called?

kittens


What do you call a newborn cat?

kitten


Which eats more a full grown cat or a newborn puppy?

probably the cat because newborn puppies drink only milk-