Ok so my vet told me my cat shouldn't be spayed until 6 months of age.. i assumed (very stupidly) that meant she wouldn't be able to get pregnant until then.. we let her be an indoor/outdoor cat just like all the cats I've ever had.. well my neighbor has darn near 30 cats (not an exaggeration, and although illegal, not something i know how to correct).. she will be an indoor kitty from now on, at least until spayed.
Well, it happened.. she had 5 beautiful babies and I'm trying to be loving and responsible with my mama kitty and her litter. We've got her in a spare bedroom to segregate her from the other cat, 3 dogs and 3 children. She has a litter box, wet and dry food (on demand) and water. I put her in a wicker box lined with her favorite soft blankets. Today is day 3, so I'm assuming she must be nursing okay..i noticed the two larger kittens are very aggressive with nursing and push out the smaller three.. Im concerned with the smallest kitten so I've been assisting by making sure it gets a chance to nurse.
She seems to like it when i lay by her and pet her while she nurses, but growls protectively at anyone else.. which is interesting, since normally she favors my husband..
Today she hasn't eaten at all and it's almost noon... should i be concerned?!
I've offered wet food, wet food mixed with raw egg and dry kitten food of her favorite brand. Im not certain if she's drinking, but i don't think so.
Please give me advice of any kind.
Also:
What are the best rehoming methods?
She wants out of the room, but I'm not letting her because I'm afraid she'll forget her kittens and they will get cold or hungry. Is that a good idea?
what other things should i be considering??
Well, it happened.. she had 5 beautiful babies and I'm trying to be loving and responsible with my mama kitty and her litter. We've got her in a spare bedroom to segregate her from the other cat, 3 dogs and 3 children. She has a litter box, wet and dry food (on demand) and water. I put her in a wicker box lined with her favorite soft blankets. Today is day 3, so I'm assuming she must be nursing okay..i noticed the two larger kittens are very aggressive with nursing and push out the smaller three.. Im concerned with the smallest kitten so I've been assisting by making sure it gets a chance to nurse.
She seems to like it when i lay by her and pet her while she nurses, but growls protectively at anyone else.. which is interesting, since normally she favors my husband..
Today she hasn't eaten at all and it's almost noon... should i be concerned?!
I've offered wet food, wet food mixed with raw egg and dry kitten food of her favorite brand. Im not certain if she's drinking, but i don't think so.
Please give me advice of any kind.
Also:
What are the best rehoming methods?
She wants out of the room, but I'm not letting her because I'm afraid she'll forget her kittens and they will get cold or hungry. Is that a good idea?
what other things should i be considering??