People are so cruel! Cat advice needed

Sorry I can't help. I have had cats all my life, but never a pregnant one. Calling a vet would probably be useful. I think it is really nice that you are taking the time and effort to help that cat out. It's horrible how people throw animals out like they are trash.

She'll most likely chose to hide when she has her babies. Most cats do. If she seeks you out when she's laboring I would assume she's having a problem & address it. Otherwise, give her soft bedding, plenty of food & water and privacy and she'll be fine.

It has been my experience that cats prefer to be alone when they have their babies. Also, mommy cats tend to want to hide their new born babies to protect them. She will bring them to you when they are a little older. Be sure to love on all on them so that they will get to know you and will not grow up to be wild.

Depends on the cat. Some hide and others don't. We had a cat once who insisted on having her kittens as close to me as possible. Like in my bed. Woke up to mewing babies right next to me a few times. I'm not going to tell you she's going to use the box you made because she might not. Is your other cat a male or a female? If it is a male, he will kill the kittens. Best to keep the other cat away. Mama might not like it around. Make sure mama gets plenty to eat before and especially after.

Good to hear that you have been a good person keeping a stranger cat. To know that the cat was pregnant, for me is a blessing. Or as to what Asians say , a good blessing to keep a pregnant cat, i don't know why, but keep your blessings then. About a pregnant cat, yes please do keep your kids away and your cats too. I am sure some cats do mind privacy. And the most bad experience i have was when we were playing the kittens of our cat, she got insane, she ate her kittens, maybe she must have smelled our human hands touching her babies and she did not like it. Anyway if the newborn kitties are born, refrain from touching them, we really had a bad experience about it. Make sure the mother cat has her privacy with her kitties. Happy Mylotting!

I've had pet cats all while growing up... most were rescued from the wild. Thank you for being a kind person and taking her in. As far a her being pregnant..... it is true that cats like privacy in having their kittens, however if she is a young cat you may want to stay near by in case she needs help. This is tricky because if she is a young cat she may not be ready. She will have to clean them when they are first born to remove the amniotic sack. Like humans, kittens are in indiviual amniotic sacks in their moms tummy. When they are born they come out in the sack and it is very important that the mother clean them out of it so they can breath. It is also extremely important that you not touch them when they are first born. I'm not even sure when it is okay for you to? I just know that if the mama cat smells human on them she will eat them. Also beware, your other cat, especially if male will eat the litter too. My best advice to you is to call a vet and find out exactly what to do and not too do. Good luck!!

I made a passage through some kitchen cupboards and provided some nesting materials in a space one end and left a cupboard door open the other end. Worked a treat. She thought she was down a long tunnel and safe while I could open the 'nest door' and check on her. Kittens are great fun. Enjoy them and good luck to you all.

Ours always had kittens in bizarre places like she was hiding them. I would give her some privacy for the first few days and then maybe move them to a more frequented area so you can pick up the kittens often and get them used to being handled. This will also help out in the trust factor with the momma kitty. Good luck! Kittens are a lot of fun!

Just come across your discussion. How are the kittens? they must have been born some time ago so how are you coping with a tribe of kittens running around the hose?

I've never did the whole cat having kittens road but I have done dog having puppies things. Making her comfortable is a good start. Most animals can handle birthing on their own. The biggest thing is not to handle the kittens until their bigger and the mama seems ok with it. It's great that she's found a home with you. [b]~~AT PEACE WITHIN~~ **STAND STRONG IN YOUR BELIEFS**[/b]

It would be best to spay her before they are born. There are to many cats without homes. If she were your cat, she might want you there to help and give moral support, but seeing that she's new to you, she probably wants to be left alone. Keep us posted.

i often wonder if the people that dump animals off on the side of the road like that would feel if they were dropped off on the side of the road.

This is great that some people still have hearts about animals. I know it seems like people will get a pet keep them for a little while and than they will get rid of them when a need arises or they do not want to take care of them anymore. I myself would just keep the cat happy, by feeding it and giving it the option to roam around your house and so forth. As stated in another response she will have the babies more than likely on her own but if you get the chance to watch it is a cool experiance. i myself had a cat that had babies on my brothers bed. Her name was blueberry and she was a great cat. She loved my brother a lot and must have trusted him a lot to pick his bed to have her babies on. Take care and happy mylotting to you.

How wonderful that you took on this mommy cat! Cats will give birth wherever they want no matter how comfortable you make them! Most likley she will find a secret place and give birth there. She will probably move them if you find them or touch them,so just let her be and she should be okay. Gestation I belive is 64 days from conception. She should give birth to a kitten every hour. If she is showing signs of fatigue or if she is licking excessively or panting hard for more than an hour and still no baby, you need to get her to a vet/emergency hospital ASAP. She may be in trouble and only a vet can help her. Do call your local vet or emergency vet hospital if you have questions. They should be able to help you. When she is ready to introduce her new family to you she will bring them out for you to see, until then don't handle them unless one seems in distress or not thriving. Good Luck!!

Cats prefer to be alone when giving birth, but I would check on her periodically to make sure that everything is going okay. Since she hasn't been in your care through the whole pregnancy you don't know how everything will go. I would suggest that if you have a dog crate (or access to one) that you introduce her to it and get her to the point that she would be willing to have the kittens there. I have a huge dog crate that I use not only for puppies but also for pregnant mother cats, cats that have just had litters and when I introduce new cat members into my family. I also have a couple of rabbit cages that I hooked together to make a "condo" for the family. I cut a hole in one end of one of the cages and then use snaffle hooks to hold the cages together. It gives them more room and gives me access to clean and feed. If you opt for a crate or cage, keep it someplace quiet and dark. It seems to be more soothing to the cat. (When my KoKo gave birth it was on top of a cupboard. I was scared witless that the kittens would fall off. Then KoKo decided that I should have the kittens in my bedroom under my desk. She would haul them in and I would haul them back. The game went on for a couple hours and KoKo was so tired she couldn't stand up...but she gave up on the idea of moving the kittens into my bedroom. The biggest thing I would do is keep her restricted to a smaller area of the house until after she has had the kittens. If you can do this, she will be more likely to have the kittens in that area. I am a firm believer that people that "dump" animals should be beaten soundly and then taken out into the desert and "dumped" to fend for themselves. This is a cruel and heartless act of a total coward! I applaud you for taking this poor future mama in and taking care of her. You get my hero award!

Cats are loners. She'll find a warm dark area out of the footpath of your house and an area she can protect against the other cat and you and your daughter. She will birth them on her own and clean them but you may want to check on her to make sure she is nursing them okay and that deliver is going okay. Don't touch them until they are a few days old so her scent is on them unless you have to help her. Make sure the mother cat has fresh water and food several times a day to keep her milk flowing. If you have to handle any of the kittens make sure you rub them on mother cat's fur so they still carry her scent. She will probably move them a few times as most mother cats move them after a few hours after birthing or a few days after they are born. I have had as many as 30 cats at one time but they were mostly outside cats. I have even taken in a pregnant dog that someone dumped off on us but that was 20 years ago. She had seven pups and I found homes for all of them and kept the mother myself.

also, dont let a male cat go near them. i heard the male adult cats tend to eat the kittens if they saw them. leave the all with their mother until she is ready to let them loose.

hello..i have never fed a cat before and have no knowledge and experience about cat, but as a small ainimal i do not afraid or hate them, i also hear about theat people begin to kill cat for their meat nowdays already, i think i will never eat meat from cat . but i really saw a secnic 2 days ago that someone killed their dog at home and cooked it on the yard. we happen to saw this and this really made us through up. how can man even eat their own dogs? they are honest friend to them. how crew.

We lived in an old house with a barn, and people would naturally assume that because we had a barn that we would also want to have some barn cats, and we were a constant drop off spot for pregnant cats. The kids loved having people drop those cats off, but it was still cruel of the owners. We did not need the extra burden of caring for those pregnant cats, and somehow they would get under the house in the woodwork and give birth to their kittens there. Plus you have the added fact of worrying about rabies, especially if they were good mousers. I wouldn't get any where near the cat. She will want to protect those kittens anyway possible, so she might have a bit of a mean streak. If she does have the kittens, she will have them in a spot where there will be no human contact.

cats usually hide somewhere (usually on a pile of clothes in a dark closet or somewhere dark) when they have kittens. if you want her to have them in a certain spot make sure you keep her locked up in that room with lots of warm cuddly things, food, water, a cat box (which will help train her with the cat box), every now and then pick her up and place her in the cat so she knows its there and she will eventually know what to do with it. I've been a cat owner for 16+ years, and have seen many kittens born. Another thing you are going to want to watch is for the mom abandoning sick kittens, shes not going to want to take care of the sickly ones she will ignore them. If this happens, you need to pick up the kitten and place her on the mama cat, and possibly take the kittens to the vet because baby kittens are known to have respritory problems and it can kill them. Warmth is a big thing for the pregnant mom and the kittens, lots of old blankets or towels. the other cat shouldnt be a problem, the will probably help take care of the kittens with cleaning and playing, and cuddeling. Just make sure she is kept in a locked room and you shouldnt have any problems, you can let her out every now and then so she doesnt feel like a prisoner, but make sure you watch her because she may find somewhere to give birth (which is messy).