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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.
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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.
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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.
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How long does a newborn kitten have to be with the mom?
2 months is the minimum
When can you touch a new born kitten?
you can touch a kitten when it's a few weeks old.....but do be careful when you're touching it.....i advise you to follow the way the mothercarry them...GOOD LUCK
How long does a newborn kitten need his or her mother to take care of them?
6-8 weeks
How long can a kitten go without water?
until it dies.
How long till you can take home a newborn kitten?
The eyes of the kitten must be open, and it must have fully developed legs and teeth. This usually happens between 3 to 4 weeks.
How long is a cat considered a kitten?
A cat is considered a kitten from birth until around 1 year of age.
Should you remove the sac from a newborn kitten?
The mother cat will bite, chew, and eat the sac. If she takes too long, break the sac away from the kitten's face. But otherwise, let her finish doing it. Her licking stimulates the kitten to breathe. IF mother is in distress, grab a rag, hold the kitten inside the rag using both hands and vigorously rub to remove the sac and stimulate the kitten to breathe--then take mom and ALL kittens to the vet.
How long until you need to wash your cat?
never only when its a kitten.
What are the specific care requirements for a long-haired newborn kitten?
Long-haired newborn kittens require regular grooming to prevent matting and tangles in their fur. They also need to be kept warm and fed a specialized kitten formula every 2-3 hours. Additionally, they should be monitored closely for any signs of illness or distress.
How long kitten should be on atibiotic for sneezing and discharge?
until you run out of antibiotic
How long do you have to wait to stroke a newborn kitten?
It really depends on how the mom is, if it won't stress her out you can touch them as newborns, but it's good to wait a couple weeks.
How long until a kitten's eye color completely changes?
5-8 weeks of age.
