New kittens

Hi I am new to the group. I found a stray cat on my back porch back in January early February. Well I started feeding her because she was very skinny. She never left only to prawl maybe for 30 minutes a day. Well she delievered 5 babies on Monday June 20th.

She recently has moved the babies. I knew the location. I was so afraid she would move them again so I brought them in the house and locked her and the babies in a dog cage. I have 2 indoor cats that I am very worried about. I am afraid they might get something from the momma cat. So I need some advice. I have her locked in a room with the door closed and a towel under the door so that nothing can be heard. I dont' know what to do. Should I put her and the babies back outside and let her go about her way or should I keep them in the house. I could also put them in the kennel outside and leave her locked up until the babies are weaned and adopted out.

Please if anyone has any advice please let me know.

thanks

Rebok_1023

I would leave them just as you have them so you can take good care of them and spay momma kitty once it is time.

You should stay careful of your indoor cats however. Don't let them go into the room with Momma cat. Wash your hands after going in there and handling them. And get them to a vet asap to make sure they don't have anything.

Welcome to the site!

I'll move this to Pregnant Cats & Kitten Care. I think the situation you have her and the kittens in right now is a good one, as long as the other cats can't come in contact with her.

It is so great that you guys responded so fast. I am glad I can count on some for extra advice.

Now I have another situation. The momma seems to not have enough milk to feed everyone. I have decided that I am going to bottle (feed extra) to the babies to help momma out. I am going to get the baby bottle and some KMR. Would you do the same thing?

in response to the first situation i agree with the others but just wanted to add that it would be best to keep them in a room so that momma can stretch her legs as i am sure she needs a break once in a while taking care of her new babies....also gives her and babies space for a litter box,food and water...as to your second situation i am unsure about that....i wouldnt interfere until i spoke with the vet first....are the babies growing weaker?

I also use a large dog crate for my queening nest - it works well for me and Lexus is used to it. What you have done with separating the Mom and newbies from the regular popular is a good idea, but you will need to let Mom out at least several times a day to stretch, use her litter and to eat or drink. As the babies get older, she can be out longer. When the babies are at about 3 to 4 weeks old, they will also want some out time and you should let them as this is when Mom will show them how to eat on their own and to use the litter. They will also begin learning how to run akwardly and it is good for them to have that extra space to start using those developing little muscles.

A litter of 5 can take a lot out of a girl, so begin feeding Mom a good, high-quality kitten food, preferably canned and dry and give her all she wants, anytime she wants it. If the babies are not getting enough milk (why do you think this is the case?) then by all means, purchase the supplies you need to supplement them, but please allow Mom to nurse them whenever possible.

Hope this helps,

~gf~

Originally Posted by rebok_1023

Hi I am new to the group. I found a stray cat on my back porch back in January early February. Well I started feeding her because she was very skinny. She never left only to prawl maybe for 30 minutes a day. Well she delievered 5 babies on Monday June 20th.

She recently has moved the babies. I knew the location. I was so afraid she would move them again so I brought them in the house and locked her and the babies in a dog cage. I have 2 indoor cats that I am very worried about. I am afraid they might get something from the momma cat. So I need some advice. I have her locked in a room with the door closed and a towel under the door so that nothing can be heard. I dont' know what to do. Should I put her and the babies back outside and let her go about her way or should I keep them in the house. I could also put them in the kennel outside and leave her locked up until the babies are weaned and adopted out.

Please if anyone has any advice please let me know.

thanks

Rebok_1023

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You may also want to get mom and kittens examined by a vet and make sure your own cats are up to date on shots. When I fostered a mom and her kittens, the vet recommended that I have a seperate set of clothes just for handling the mom and kittens (I kept them in my bathroom) and washing my hands frequently before greeting my own cats. Caution is always good when you don't know the history of a cat.

Katie