Everyone has to make the choices that they believe in we have given places to research and you make you choice for your cat. I have to look at my finances and provide the protection that I can afford I have tried the service I mentioned and my cats and dogs have not had any problems.
The fear about touching babies has to do with wild animal babies not domestic as long as the babies don't yell when you hold them if they start squirming hold them by the scuff of the neck and they will quiet down.
There is a company that sells frontline plus that gives you the correct doses for cats it is called frontline4less it is the exact same meds that is in the cats product. check the ingredient
Can you bring the nest to the door and place the kittens in the nest and move it back to the original location? If not you might have to be a little forceful and pick up the kitties make sure you stay where mommy can see them at all times until she is comfortable with you around the babies. You...
Make sure you keep the area where the kittens are quiet and do not let a lot of people around the box. Keep food and water and litter box close. Also make sure the temperture is not to cold. If you are not sure place either a hot pad under a blanket and to one side of the box and set it on low...
Getting moody and changing how she reacts is a sign though mostly the other signs come after you notice the little changes IE like not wanting to be handled. Also the activity of the visitors will upset her as well. Keep as much of the activity to the other parts of the house and keep her space...
I would say Midnight is confused with the hormone changes that happen when you are pregnant. Give her space and let her come to you when she is ready. Animals have the same imbalance issues as a human does when their body goes through changes. Females get moody and emotional when pregnant as...
I have tried a self cleaning litter box and I found that it did not work well with multi cat families. I have found litter boxes that have a slotted or shifter pan this works the best for my family of 5 cats. I use special kitty litter that comes in a green box and up to 40 pounds of clumping...
I would check around for spay/neuter clinics they have them here and they do their services on a sliding fee scale some cities even will help with paying for the service to be done also. They have offered their services to even give a vaccination if needed when they do the fixing. Check with the...
That would put babies due September 27Th. Even though 65 days is not a firm number it is a good average. As the exact day will depend on when how she responds to the move and how much stress she has. Keeping the stress level down as much as possible will help. There are some information on...
Here are some links to get you ready for your new additions.
How Do I Know When My Cat Will Give Birth?
Pregnant Cat? What to Prepare For the Birth
Help! My Cat is Having Kittens!
Premature Kittens
Post-Birth Complications in Cats
How Do I Know When My Cat Will Give Birth?
Pregnant Cat? What...
Everyone is different so do not feel upset that you had to place these cats and kittens with a shelter. Some situations either monetary or other dictate what we have to decide is best. Some of us do not have money to keep any animals or have living restrictions that do not allow you to keep...
The best thing you can do for her is not to get stressed. If you are stressed then she will start getting stressed. That will upset her process and when she is upset she will not have her babies as the natural instinct is to wait until the stress settles down or she feels safe. As much as...
here are some links that help get you prepared:
How Do I Know When My Cat Will Give Birth?
Pregnant Cat? What to Prepare For the Birth
Help! My Cat is Having Kittens!
Premature Kittens
Post-Birth Complications in Cats
How Do I Know When My Cat Will Give Birth?
Pregnant Cat? What to Prepare For...
Does the mommy have milk? I had one kitten that even suckles now and his is 13 years old. I would check to see if mommy has milk you can check this by checking the teats if they are full then she is still producing. It could be that he is suckling not really getting any thing from mommy. You...
I would have food available in the room that you place the kittens in immediately that way they will know they have food and water milk etc. I hope that you are able to get the mommy soon and the other kitten. just an idea can you make a recording of the kittens and place that near the trap and...