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.
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
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.
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.
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.
yes it is completely normal! you probably touched the kitten , you need to wait a week before you touch them, that caused her to eat it because it had your scent on it...if you havent touched the other kittens do not take them away! if you have take them away and you will need to bottle feed them......have fun :]
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
Mother cats care for and bond with their kittens by nursing them, grooming them, and keeping them warm and safe. They also teach them important skills like hunting and grooming. The bond between a mother cat and her kittens is strong and important for the kittens' development.
Cats may steal kittens from their mother due to stress, lack of maternal instincts, or a desire to care for the kittens themselves.
Yes, a mother cat is likely to remember her kittens, as they form a strong bond during the early stages of their lives. This bond is important for the mother to care for and protect her kittens.
Let the mother of the kittens take care for it.The mother cat has a big responsibility for it.
yes why not..every mother do it.
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.
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.
Mother cats typically stop caring for their kittens when they are around 8-12 weeks old. At this age, the kittens are usually weaned and able to take care of themselves.
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.
yes it is completely normal! you probably touched the kitten , you need to wait a week before you touch them, that caused her to eat it because it had your scent on it...if you havent touched the other kittens do not take them away! if you have take them away and you will need to bottle feed them......have fun :]
Cats may experience some level of distress or confusion when their kittens are taken away, but they do not feel emotions like humans do. It is important to ensure that the kittens are placed in good homes and that the mother cat receives proper care and attention during this time.