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Should you handle newborn kittens before they open their eyes?
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∙ 13y ago
Probably not. The mother could be very protective and also if you are not very very careful you could hurt the kittens. But soon after they open their eyes I think it might be safer.
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When can you handle newborn kittens?
Answer: If the mother cat trusts you, then right away.
How long should you wait before you handle newborn gerbils?
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When are you allowed to handle with a baby guinea pigs?
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How are you supposed to handle the newborn hamsters?
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You should only handle newborn bunnies, if you absolutely have to. As in moving them to another cage while cleaning the current cage. But, you can handle them right away. Please don't, though, unless you have mommies supervision.
How long till you can handle a newborn bunny?
About 8 days.
Is it good to handle newborn puppies?
You should try to handle the newborn puppies as little as possible. Let the mother take care of them first.
How often can you handle a new born guinea pig?
never handle newborn guinea pigs. this can cause the mother to eat them
Can picking up kittens to much give them worms?
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Is it safe to keep the first litter of kittens with the second litter of kittens?
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Should you start dating a girl who has a newborn baby?
Only if you are comfortable with it. You are going to be involved in this baby's life if you get involved so that is something you have to think about and be sure you can handle. But if you are then definitely do it.
Do female cats attack people when they touch their kittens?
Most mammals, cats included, tend to be fairly protective of their offspring. If the mother cat knows you well and trusts you, she may allow you to touch the kittens, but you shouldn't just assume that this will be the case. Normally she will make it very clear that you're not welcome before you get close enough to touch the kittens... just move slowly, and pay attention to the mother cat's body language and vocalizations. It's recommended that you do not handle the kittens at all until they are at least two weeks old as long as the mother cat is taking care of them. Until they're four weeks old or so, you should only handle them for short periods, and only when the mother cat is watching.
