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What if you touched the kittens after 3 days and now the mother won't go near them?
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they can smell you on the kittens
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How often does she eat when looking after kittens?
A mother cat should always have plenty of food near by when she is nursing her kittens, she will eat as much as she needs.
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.
Where do you put the mothers cat food after she has delivered?
The mother cat will want to stay near her kittens so place both water and food near her .
How can you avoid kittens being killed by cat?
Assuming you are speaking of a kitten with a mother, the mother is very good at protecting her kittens. It would be helpful for the owner to be careful about allowing any other cats near them while they are small and helpless.
When could you give away baby kittens?
Let the mother cat look after the kittens for a few days. Just keep an eye on them and make sure she's feeding them, grooming them and caring for them. After a few days, maybe eight days, since they should open their eyes after eight days, only you should touch them. Limit the amount of visitors and make sure the cat and her kittens are somewhere quiet, where they won't be disturbed. Don't touch the kittens much and make sure they only look at their mother as their mother. If the kittens start following you or mewling for you, don't go near them for a while. Once the kittens are wandering about on their own, they should be okay to be properly handled.
What does it mean when your cat makes a weird sound whenever her kittens come near her?
She is just greeting her kittens.
Can a guinea pig be handled after labor?
After the guinea pig goes into labor, she should not be touched, and for seven days after she has her babies, neither her or the babies should be handled at all except for if the food dish or water bottle are empty. Note: make sure the father isn't near the mother when she has her babies. The father may try to hurt the babies or the mother.
What is typical behavior for a cat after she has kittens?
The cat will be very protective of her kittens. She just might not let you near them at first without a few clawings. So back up, let her have some space. Other times, the cat can be nicer, at least not clawing you to death, but she'll keep a close watch on her kids! But all mother Kitties will risk anything to save their kittens. Good luck with you're new kittens! (If you're cat is having kittens)
Does a mother cat know her kittens when they are older?
I do belive thay remember there smell. i gave one of my cat's kittens to my brother. he broughthis catover one day 3 years latter. mom cat hist at her baby at first. then my brothers cat meowed and the mom cat walked over and started to clean my brothers cat. i think they remember the smell and love in there heat for there baby.
Will a stray cat abandon her kittens if they have been touched by humans?
Most likely, no. It depends on the cat's attitude toward her kittens and also the type of feline. If she doesn't exactly care for her newborn kittens, then yes - it's a possibility she will run away to save her own life; leaving them behind.
When can a tom see newborn kittens?
When the mother will let him near enough, Tom can visit. Mom will hiss and throw a hissy fit if she doesn't want him nearby. And he won't want to stay if mom is being grouchy.
How long until you can hold a newborn kitten?
Kittens, if the mother cat trusts you, can be held as soon as they are born. It depends if the mother cat trusts you enough to let you hold her babies. Holding the kittens, if the mother cat trusts you, is absolutely fine. A lot of breeders will hold the kittens every day in order to check their health and development, and to weigh them to make sure they are gaining enough weight. Some breeders will wear latex gloves as a precaution - to avoid any possible harmful bacteria transmitting to the kittens.Another Answer:Please note that I am not a vet! My cat had kittens and I was able to pick them up and hold them immediately after birth, but only as necessary. Example: to move them out of the way as she was birthing the others, or to make sure she did not lay on them. After the first day she allowed me and others to hold them, but only people she was familiar with and only in her line of sight. It all depends on the mother cat and her personality. Some cats will not allow anyone to be around their kittens, while others are more open. If your cat was very loving and liked to have you around before pregnancy, she is likely to have less of a problem letting you hold her kittens. Independent cats tend to me more protective. Also, if your cat is not used to a lot of people around her, DO NOT bring in people to hold her kittens. It will cause both her and the kittens extra stress, which is never good.Another Answer:My cat has just had her first litter during the night in the birthing box at the end of my bed. She didn't wake us up to have her kittens she did it all her self. 3 hours later she let us hold them without even trying to get them back. It just depends how caring/ protective of there kittens your cat is.
