Hi my cat just had kittens (sometime today I think).
We live on an acreage and she lives in the garage (heated).
The dad is not around right now (must be out mousing) and I think she had them within the last few hours (we just got home and all babies are fine and are eating but there's still little traces of blood etc. on mom's tail and it's still wet so they're pretty fresh).
Here's my question: I have heard that tomcats will eat babies. Will he freak out if he comes home and there are 5 litle ones in his bed?
(he's a sweet cat to people and dogs)
If so what should I do? She won't come in the house - I tried to get her used to the house when seh was pregnant but she gets freaked when she gets in here.
Advice?
(also - I have an appt next week to get him neutered and to ask when I can spay her)
THANKS =)
We live on an acreage and she lives in the garage (heated).
The dad is not around right now (must be out mousing) and I think she had them within the last few hours (we just got home and all babies are fine and are eating but there's still little traces of blood etc. on mom's tail and it's still wet so they're pretty fresh).
Here's my question: I have heard that tomcats will eat babies. Will he freak out if he comes home and there are 5 litle ones in his bed?
(he's a sweet cat to people and dogs)
If so what should I do? She won't come in the house - I tried to get her used to the house when seh was pregnant but she gets freaked when she gets in here.
Advice?
(also - I have an appt next week to get him neutered and to ask when I can spay her)
THANKS =)