A friend of mine, cat newbie, ended up with a pregnant cat. They were about to go in to get her spayed, but the cat was faster with her plans. They'll keep the kittens, so that part is not that big a deal. This will be the cat's first litter; she's pretty young.
However, they wonder about a few things, as they've never had any sort of a cat before, let alone a pregnant one.
Is there anything special they need/should prepare?
Does the cat need any special bed or a box, or a crate of some sort, or will she be happy with her regular bed? Okay, I understand that all cats are different, but they might be some trend, after all! Will she choose her own spot somewhere else in the house, anyway?
They expect the cat to be able to breastfeed, but should they still have some formula ready for just-in-case purposes?
Is there anything they need to do with the kittens, or will the cat take care of it?
I guess this is a bunch of questions...
Thanks, everyone!
However, they wonder about a few things, as they've never had any sort of a cat before, let alone a pregnant one.
Is there anything special they need/should prepare?
Does the cat need any special bed or a box, or a crate of some sort, or will she be happy with her regular bed? Okay, I understand that all cats are different, but they might be some trend, after all! Will she choose her own spot somewhere else in the house, anyway?
They expect the cat to be able to breastfeed, but should they still have some formula ready for just-in-case purposes?
Is there anything they need to do with the kittens, or will the cat take care of it?
I guess this is a bunch of questions...
Thanks, everyone!