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When your cat has kittens it is probably best to not touch them until they can see and hear. This should be after about ten days. You should probably feed the mother where she can't see the kittens to distract her and then you can touch them. This is because some cats are very protective of their kittens and may move them if they see you handling them. After about 4 weeks they will be able to walk and you will probably see them walking around the place following their mother. You will be able to take them away from their mother after about 6-8 weeks if you want to. This is probably the best idea as sometimes the mothers can get jealous and run away if her kittens are getting more attention than her!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoWhen it's born you shouldn't touch it otherwise your human scent will go on it and the mother will reject it. If you really need to touch it when its born (IF ITS REALLY IMPORTANT) WASH YOUR HANDS WITH SOAP AND KEEP WASHING FOR 5MINS. then put gloves on. Otherwise I would advise you to wait 2-3weeks and then touch it.
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∙ 12y agoIf you're really ready to take that risk, you'd first need to wait for the mother to leave the kits alone, maybe leave the den area. Then you'd need to keep her away for a while or catch her; if she catches you, you will probably end up with bites, scratches and maybe a few diseases in the process. When you have gotten rid of her, you need to put on protective gloves. Feral kittens often carry diseases, and their claws are very sharp. If the kittens are newborns, you can pick them up gently, but if they are nearing a year old, you may want to corner them with thick, protective cothing and/or tanquilize them.
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∙ 12y agoafter about 2 weeks you can pet them with one finger (or 2 small ones) and when they are able to walk ( or crawl really well) you can hold them
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∙ 12y agoyou can pet your cats kitten when the mother allows you are either she would move them,but the first week is impossible.cause they have just bornabout two or three weeks should do
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∙ 11y agoYou touch them when the mother allows you to near and doesn't seem distressed.
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Does a cat ever eat her newborn kittens after you touch them?
no of coarse not
Will cats let you touch the kittens?
yes they will because my cat did so i think they will to
Can a hermaphrodite cat have kittens or produce kittens?
My client witnesses a hermaphrodite cat have kittens, it looks mostly male from the outside but delivered kittens.
Is it okay for your kids to touch baby kittens?
as long as they are genlty patting (not hitting) and the mother cat is not upset by the children touching the kittens i dont see why not Make sure they dont touch them until the kittens' eyes are open otherwise the mother might get mad and could stop taking care of them .
A cat with two kittens are sleeping or A cat with two kittens is sleeping.?
'with two kittens' describe the cat. So, you should write 'is sleeping'. But if you mean that all three of them are sleeping, write 'A cat and his two kittens are sleeping'.
what is this kittens?
kittens is little cat(s)
How can you make your cat on harvest moon DS have kittens?
Your cat can not have kittens. There is no way to make that happen.
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.
Can your cat have kittens with your dog?
No, cats and dogs are different species and cannot successfully interbreed.
Can you touch your cat while she feeds her kittens?
Yes, you can. I don't know how you managed to resist petting her long enough to post this question. :P
Will the mom cat come back is you touch her kittens?
It greatly depends on the mother cat. Many breeding Queens seem to prefer their human companions nearby, and do not mind if her kittens are touched. However, if a stranger approches or touches the kittens, this will stress the mother out and will likely move the kittens to a different and more safe location. Mother cats are very affectionate over there young and will very rarely abandon them.
What is the kittens a cat can have?
normal is usually 3-4. sometimes they can mature faster and have a faster birth rate causing them to have 4-5-6 kittens during a time span
