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Handle them with a towel until they are 4 days old, but be very CAREFUL you can break a bone by touching a kitten. i advise you to let the mama cat take care of the kitten for a while. They know what they're doing.

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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 .


Can you touch kittens when they are 2 weeks old?

Yes, and this can help to socialize them to the smell and touch of humans. However, you should be very careful - the mother cat may not like you touching her kittens, and the kittens will be very fragile so you have to be very gentle. You should also limit your time touching the kittens to when the mother is nursing them so you don't interrupt their sleep - newborn kittens sleep the vast majority of the day.


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.


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


Do kittens see when there born?

Kittens are born deaf, toothless and blind. A kitten's eyes usually do not open until five to ten days after birth, but their eyesight only starts to develop when the kittens are a few weeks old.

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Do cats reject their kittens if you touch them?

no


Is there a time limit if you can touch or hold newborn kittens?

Depends on the queen. Mine let me touch them the second they were born. She insisted on me helping her and handleing her kittens.


When is it appropriate to touch kittens?

It is appropriate to touch kittens when they are calm and approach you willingly. Avoid touching them when they are eating, sleeping, or showing signs of fear or aggression.


Do you kill kittens when you touch yourself at night?

You Dont But God Does So Please Think Of The Kittens


Is it safe to touch kittens immediately after birth?

It is generally safe to touch kittens immediately after birth, but it is important to handle them gently and wash your hands before and after to prevent the spread of germs.


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


Do cats in touch pets cats for the iphone have kittens?

I don't know really


Is it safe to touch newborn kittens?

It is generally safe to touch newborn kittens, but it is important to handle them gently and wash your hands before and after to prevent the spread of germs. It is also important to be cautious and respectful of the mother cat's space and comfort.


What to do with kittens you found in your garden injured and there for a day?

Don't touch it, feed it, call the pound


How can you tell if a newborn is blind?

Kittens are born with their eyes closed. They gradually open at 7 - 14 days. Their vision gradually improves after that. Never touch kittens eyes.


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 .