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What will the mother do if you hold her kittens?
She will eat you.
If the mother cat is very fond of you can you pet and hold her kittens?
yes
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.
If your cat really trusts you when can you hold her newborns?
You can hold the kittens right after their eyes and ears are open. If you hold them to soon they might lose their mother's sent and the mother wont recognize her baby and stop feeding it.
How does cats hold there baby?
By the nape of the kitten's neck. The nape is a patch of loose skin on the back of the neck; mother cats will bite this and carry the kittens around. (But don't worry, it doesn't hurt the kitten!)
Have Feral cats ever been known to carry their young on their backs?
Cats, no matter if domesticated wild or in-between, carry kittens in their mouths one by one. A cat's back is flexible and is probably not strong enough to carry offspring. It would also hinder the mother cat if she needed to run or jump as the kittens would not be able to hold onto their mother.
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.
Can cats hold in there babies?
Yes, they bite the kittens neck, cats have no sense of touch on the back of their necks
Can you hold newborn kittens when their eyes are shut?
It's generally recommended to wait until newborn kittens' eyes are open before handling them, usually around 10-14 days old. This allows them time to fully develop and bond with their mother. Handling them too early can risk separating them from the mother and affecting their development and health.
When to know a mother cat has abandoned her kittens and is it really bad Only 1 and a half week old kittens and the mom has been hiding under the bed away from them for like 45 minutes What to do?
Okay, the best thing to do is this, go to a local cat or animal store and buy KMR Kitten Milk, get bottles with the nipples and start holding the kittens in one arm, and the bottle in your other hand .If the mother comes back let them do their thing, if they start milking and the mother starts to leave just hold her bottom and chest down lightly, just light enough to hold her down and allow the kittens to milk.Another answer:If you can get her to settle in your lap, pet her and make her comfortable. Then have someone bring the kittens to your lap, one at a time, so she can feed her kittens without giving up the pleasures she used to have before they came along. (If there's nobody to hand you the kittens, put them where you can reach them easily.) Unless you're wearing a skirt, you should put a towel or something over your lap so nobody falls through!Sometimes mother cats need a break away from the kids, just like humans.Or she may have sore nipples. They should be enlarged and pink, but healthy looking.
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 should i do after the kittens are born?
If all goes well, the mother cat will do most of the work :) Check to make sure that she is cleaning the kittens and letting them suckle. If she refuses to suckle the "runt" of the litter, you may need to bottle-feed it. Consult your veterinarian about this. For the first few weeks, the kittens won't do much except eat and sleep. Make sure the mom and kittens have a warm, comfortable living space (perhaps a cat-bed or a nest of blankets) Feed the mom more food then usual because she needs to provide nutrients for herself and the kittens. Be cautious about handling the kittens because the mama cat will be very protective. She probably won't let you near them for the first week or so. Speak to your veterinarian about any problems that arise, and make an appointment for the kittens so they can get their shots, etc. If you don't intend to keep all the kittens, it is never too early to start searching for their new homes! Many people don't realize how difficult it is to find homes for kittens, and many cats end up in animal shelters for this reason. So be responsible and start your search early! Remember though, the kittens have to stay with their mother until they're AT LEAST 12 weeks old Hope this Helps :)
