Help, another cat, another pregnancy, advice needed

[dandysmom]

Some cats happily accept the nesting boxes we make for them and some insist on finding their own place to give birth. Sometimes on the owners bed! This isn't her first litter so try not to worry too much, she knows what to do, and you've been alerted to the signs of anything going wrong.

Easy for me to say, I've never had a pregnant cat and would probably be a mass of nerves if I did ....

[catwoman999]

Originally Posted by louise_81

Would under the stairs and behind the couch do? The Freezer is under there, but it is the only quiet place I can think of. Also have a few wardrobes I could set up,a sI have heard mummy cats like them too!

We have no kids so during the day it is very quiet any way. Although I have a friend who will check on her during the day whist I am at work. I was thinking of setting up banana boxes with towels, or fleeces in there, would newspaper be better. WOuld that be ok?

neghbouring RSPCA have said they may be able to help and to phone on Monday, which has calmed me a bit.

As 'Dandysmom' has pointed out, the cat usually picks where she wants to have the kittens herself.... But you could prepare a box with newspapers (easy to clean/dispose of after birth) and put it behind the couch/ under the stairs etc. But when the cat picks her spot, best to leave her there cause thats where she feels secure, but you can move the box/newspapers to where she picks. The most IMPORTANT thing I can say is to keep human contact with the kittens to a minimum, to reduce risk of mother rejecting kittens or infection. Feed mummy cat high quality kitten food (RC/HILLS/JAMES WELL BELOVED etc)while she is nursing her kittens. This helps her produce lots of milk for kittens, gives her energy, helps her not to get too skinny while feeding hungry wee kittens.
None of my cats have ever had kittens! But through work have dealt with this, and can understand why you are a bag of nerves and questions. You are welcome to pm me if you have any other questions Louise.

[louise_81]

Cat is currently around 32 days into pregnancy, so half way. She will have been with me for around 4 weeks, if everything goes to plan. I just hope she will settle in in that time and find a comfy safe spot. and clear out the bottoms of the wardrobe and bathroom cupboard too, I think these may be quieter. Plus Evie will need places to cat nap too, so I will try and come up with quite a few.

I have to say it is not a situation I would ever plan to be in, but I do see this as their only way out of reproducing unwanted kittens.