Naughty Momma

I am getting so mad, our momma cat keeps moving some of her kittens. They are in my closet, where they have been since birth. And today mom wants to move them into the other bedroom. WHY does she do this? ANd how can I GET IT TO STOP?

You can't. In this case, momma knows best. Perhaps to many people are bothering her kittens, picking them up and handling them all the time. Perhaps the bedding is soiled and she wants a new place with less scent to bring in predators. Maybe she needs a more secluded area, with privacy in a quiet place away from busy hands helping her tend her family. Let her move them, she will find a place where she is comfortable for them to there.

Yeah, you can't fight it when a mama pet wants to move her young'uns. Hopefully you had already "cat-proofed" your home and now you pretty much need to let things run their course.

Originally Posted by hissy

You can't. In this case, momma knows best. Perhaps to many people are bothering her kittens, picking them up and handling them all the time. Perhaps the bedding is soiled and she wants a new place with less scent to bring in predators. Maybe she needs a more secluded area, with privacy in a quiet place away from busy hands helping her tend her family. Let her move them, she will find a place where she is comfortable for them to there.

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My thoughts EXACTLY! Hissy is probably right... that's what I thought too. When we had a cat outside that had kittens, she kept moving them, and I got aggravated too. Turned out, she just wanted a place less noisy.

Originally Posted by Nano

Yeah, you can't fight it when a mama pet wants to move her young'uns. Hopefully you had already "cat-proofed" your home and now you pretty much need to let things run their course.

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This may sound really stupid, but how do you "cat proof" your home? This is my first litter and I am so clueless!

Originally Posted by momof6Mews

This may sound really stupid, but how do you "cat proof" your home? This is my first litter and I am so clueless!

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Put child locks on cabinets with dangerous chemicals or objects, prevent them from going under dressers by blocking it off. Put things high up... do NOT leave them on the second shelf or something where they can pull things down on them. Keep knives and scissors, push pins, tack, nails, screws, sharp objects, and shiny, attractable objects tucked in a draw. Keep glass off the bottom shelves. Block off behind recliners!!! Put signs on your front, or back door, saying to watch your step for kittens, because it's sometimes easy to forget. If they are still small, make sure momma's water dish is in a different room, or any other water holding things, until they are big enough. Make sure there is nothing they can burn themselves on. It is suggested to keep the bathroom doors closed, so that they can not get into the bathtub, or toilet, and drown, especially when the bath is filled. Watch your step when you get up in the morning at all times. You must not forget this... it could cost a life, or keep them out of your room at night, and any naps.

If I missed anything... please feel free to add, anyone!

And no, momof6mews... it's not stupid. How do you learn other than asking questions? This is your first litter... how are you supposed to know?

There is a saying....
"One who questions much, learns much, and retains much"~~~ Sir Francis Bacon

Ok, sounds like having a new baby..But I guess thats what I have, I just have 5 of them at once. Mom moved the babies behind the computer desk next to all the cords and stuff, so I moved them and shut the door. Thanks for the advice!

Is CJ is labor yet? GEEZ!!!

Originally Posted by momof6Mews

Ok, sounds like having a new baby..But I guess thats what I have, I just have 5 of them at once. Mom moved the babies behind the computer desk next to all the cords and stuff, so I moved them and shut the door. Thanks for the advice!

Is CJ is labor yet? GEEZ!!!

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No, she isn't! I'm getting annoyed, too! LOL!

That's one thing I forgot, too. You want to hide, or cover all the cords, because kitties will chew on them, get electricuted, and can also strangle themselves.