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Will mother cats take care of their kittens if touched by humans?
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∙ 13y ago
The real question is, is the cat yours? Are you close to the cat, and does she trust you. She will NOT kill the kitten, but she may bite or scratch you if sh is not familiar with you. She will allow people she is close to to handle the kittens from the day they are born. Unless you are sure the cat is close to you (emotionally) than the best advice is to give the mama cat and her new babies some space.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 12y agoNo. I have touched my mother cats kittens right after they were born (July 1 and June 19) and she didn't kill the kittens. Only if the mother cat trusts you and doesn't see you as a threat will she allow you to touch her kittens. If the mother cat growls at you or shows signs of anger towards you, leave the kittens alone.
If you can you need to check the new born kittens, when they are born to make sure they are doing fine. One of my mother cats recently had some kittens (3) on July 1, and I found out that the kittens were tangled up in the placenta (after birth) cords. One of the kittens hind leg was pinched with the cord and was causing the leg to swell. The leg was blown up like a balloon, 2-3 times normal. I had to perform immediate surgery to save their lives and the new born kittens leg. The kitten with the swollen leg, its leg is still swollen (July 11), but we are giving it antibiotics and checking it everyday, but it may have to have its leg amputated making it a three legged kitten.
I have heard that the mother cat may kill the kittens if they are handled by humans, my mother cats have had many litters and I have handled the kittens. She gets anxious, but she has never killed her kittens.
I have noticed, when one of my mother cats feel threatened, the mother cat wants to move her kittens to another location. Not kill them.
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∙ 13y agoYes, usually. They will lick off the scent and protect them, but it's not good to touch them in the first place unless they live in your house.
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Will a cat neglect kittens if touched by humans?
You can touch the kittenI wouldn't think so, as the cat around my house just had kittens and I held them from day one. Just be very cautious and respect that they are new babies, No. A cant willnot neglect kittens handled by humans and it will not make the kittens eyes sore, either. Kittens handled by humans lovingly, will most likely make nicer pets.Naomi Babcock :as long as the mother is your cat i can tell you there won't be any problems. all three times I've had a mother cat with kittens i touched, pet, and held them from day one.In fact, with my last cat, i had to help her break open the birth sacks, poor girl was too tired.if the mother cat belongs to you, she knows your scent and your taste (yes, she tastes you when she cleans herself after you pet her) and she will not have any bad response to this smell and taste being on her babies
Does the mom cat stimulate her kittens to pee and poop?
The mother cat will be really ticked off at you if you disturb her litter of kittens. If they are wild, that is. Chances are, if you touch a mother cat's kitten or kittens, she'll neglect them after the scent of human is on her kittens. Translation: She's saying, "They touched you and I'm not caring for you anymore." This however is not true. For I have touched feral kittens and the mother still took care of them. Even though at times I would have gloves on. Which I learned that it doesn't matter whter you do or don't. The mother will get ticked off thinking you are going to take away her babies. In due she'll bring them back to there they were.
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.
What about care of mother and kittens after kittens are born?
just leave the mother and the kittens leave fresh water and food out for her. don't touch the kittens until the kittens can walk at least or if the mother cat trusts you and doesn't get mad and start hissing, you can probably play with the kittens at an earlier time. When the kittens get older only leave water and they will start to drink it. Never give milk to kittens when they are still small because they sometimes have an allergic reaction that could possibly kill them. hope this helps.
How long does it take for a kitten to open its eyes?
Newborn kittens generally open their eyes in 10 to 14 days. As far as raising new born kittens the mother generally does all the work. They are very particular about caring for their babies and you shouldn't touch them really at all for about five days at least. This may sound strange but the mother cats take care of their kittens on their own and need little help from humans. They could possibly choose not to care for the kittens if they are bothered to much. Kittens are very delicate and the germs from human hands could cause their eyes to mat up and not ever open. As I said before they are delicate and for the most part your mother cat will know what to do and your kittens should be just fine. Hope this helps.
Will a cat neglect kittens if touched by humans?
You can touch the kittenI wouldn't think so, as the cat around my house just had kittens and I held them from day one. Just be very cautious and respect that they are new babies, No. A cant willnot neglect kittens handled by humans and it will not make the kittens eyes sore, either. Kittens handled by humans lovingly, will most likely make nicer pets.Naomi Babcock :as long as the mother is your cat i can tell you there won't be any problems. all three times I've had a mother cat with kittens i touched, pet, and held them from day one.In fact, with my last cat, i had to help her break open the birth sacks, poor girl was too tired.if the mother cat belongs to you, she knows your scent and your taste (yes, she tastes you when she cleans herself after you pet her) and she will not have any bad response to this smell and taste being on her babies
What if your kittens body feel so hot what should you do?
Let the mother of the kittens take care for it.The mother cat has a big responsibility for it.
Will a mother rabbit care for a baby rabbit that was touched by a dog?
yes why not..every mother do it.
Does the mom cat stimulate her kittens to pee and poop?
The mother cat will be really ticked off at you if you disturb her litter of kittens. If they are wild, that is. Chances are, if you touch a mother cat's kitten or kittens, she'll neglect them after the scent of human is on her kittens. Translation: She's saying, "They touched you and I'm not caring for you anymore." This however is not true. For I have touched feral kittens and the mother still took care of them. Even though at times I would have gloves on. Which I learned that it doesn't matter whter you do or don't. The mother will get ticked off thinking you are going to take away her babies. In due she'll bring them back to there they were.
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.
How long does it take for kittens to open it's eyes?
Newborn kittens generally open their eyes in 10 to 14 days. As far as raising new born kittens the mother generally does all the work. They are very particular about caring for their babies and you shouldn't touch them really at all for about five days at least. This may sound strange but the mother cats take care of their kittens on their own and need little help from humans. They could possibly choose not to care for the kittens if they are bothered to much. Kittens are very delicate and the germs from human hands could cause their eyes to mat up and not ever open. As I said before they are delicate and for the most part your mother cat will know what to do and your kittens should be just fine. Hope this helps.
How do you tell if your cat is pregnant but has already had babies 11 weeks ago?
normally a mother cat would not mate if she is still weening her kittens. meaning if she is still taking care of them. unless you have separated her and her kittens, she can then, mate. if not, she may still have the baby weight on... just like humans....
Will a mother cat kill one of her kittens if she knows it has something wrong and it is dying anyway?
No, this will not happen. There are only a few, firmly defined, instances where the mother cat's instincts tell her to abandon or drive away her own kittens. How a mother cat treats her kittens is a function of what stage her hormones are in following the birth, combined with her environmental cues. If there are conditions of stress. the mother will drive away her kittens as they grow, so they can establish their own hunting territories. If there is something wrong with one of the kittens, the mother will abandon them so a doomed kitten will not use up resources that will not help them.
What about care of mother and kittens after kittens are born?
just leave the mother and the kittens leave fresh water and food out for her. don't touch the kittens until the kittens can walk at least or if the mother cat trusts you and doesn't get mad and start hissing, you can probably play with the kittens at an earlier time. When the kittens get older only leave water and they will start to drink it. Never give milk to kittens when they are still small because they sometimes have an allergic reaction that could possibly kill them. hope this helps.
How do you care for a foster mother cat and kittens?
The mother does most of the work. She will nurse them and litter box train them. Don't handle kittens if they are nursing. Make sure the mother always has water and high quality food close by and give her a lot of love!
How long does it take for a kitten to open its eyes?
Newborn kittens generally open their eyes in 10 to 14 days. As far as raising new born kittens the mother generally does all the work. They are very particular about caring for their babies and you shouldn't touch them really at all for about five days at least. This may sound strange but the mother cats take care of their kittens on their own and need little help from humans. They could possibly choose not to care for the kittens if they are bothered to much. Kittens are very delicate and the germs from human hands could cause their eyes to mat up and not ever open. As I said before they are delicate and for the most part your mother cat will know what to do and your kittens should be just fine. Hope this helps.
Cat and 4 kittens inside the cat is a outside cat can you put them all outside and it not hurt the kittens?
It depends. Kittens usually need to stay warm and healthy until they start to grow into an adult. However, if the mother takes good care of the kittens and has a father to help take care of them, they could grow up outside.
