What can I do with unwanted kittens?
What can I do with unwanted kittens?
Consider the Shelter Option If you can’t find a home for the kittens, call your local animal shelter. OHS can accept kittens up to six months of age. Once older than six months, and if they are strays, then county requirements state that they must go to the local county animal services agency.
Should I be there when my cat has kittens?
Keep the mother cat and her babies in a quiet part of the house; a separate room is ideal. Make sure the room is warm enough as kittens are unable to regulate their body temperature when they are only a few days old. The towels will become soiled quickly as the kittens defecate.
Can cats go into premature Labour?
Pregnancy in cats usually goes smoothly, but premature contractions and labor do happen from time to time. In an ideal situation, a cat would give birth after 63 days of pregnancy. However, factors ranging from stress to bacterial infections can cause a pregnant cat to go into labor too early.
What to do if you find a kitten outside alone?
- Bring the whole family inside to a quiet, small room (like a bathroom). You can also use a large dog crate, covered with a blanket.
- Provide the mother cat and kittens with a carrier as a hiding place. Provide food and water, and a litter box placed as far away from the sleeping and eating area as possible.
What happens after my cat gives birth?
After giving birth, your cat is likely to be very hungry, tired and need to rest. She will need to stay with her kittens to feed and bond with them. Make sure they are in a quiet space, free from noise and disturbance.
Why did my cat have her kittens early?
Bacterial infections, viral infections, death of one or more fetuses, ovarian cysts, hormonal imbalances, injury, malnutrition, a change in environment/moving, and basically any kind of stress that can send a cat into mental and physical distress can lead to early labor.