Accidental pregnancy

[Sarthur2]

Do you see contractions at all? Has she shown any interest in her nest?

 

[britty93]

No contractions. She's not interested in it even a little. She knows it's there. I put her in it just so she knows it's there, and she sniffed it and jumped out.

 

[Sarthur2]

I guess we continue to wait on Mother Nature then! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[handsome kitty]

Where is the nest?  If it is too exposed try covering 3 side with a sheet or blanket so it is more cave like.

 

[britty93]

Gotta love the waiting game lol. Its a Christmas tree box that's set up in my closet. It has her bed and some old blankets and sheets in it.

 

[handsome kitty]

Can you cover half the opening so it is more private and cave like.  She may also be ignoring it because her bed is there and already has her scent.  In the wild cats don't go into their nest until they are ready to give birth so it doesn't smell and is clean. They don't want to attract predators.  Yes, she's an inside cat but still has the same instincts

 

[britty93]

Ok, I'll remove her bed. I didn't even think about that. I'll try covering it for her. I didn't cut an opening in the box. I'll go ahead and do that for her. I just figured if she wanted in or out, she'd be able to jump in. Because, well she's a cat lol. But i'll make an opening for her.

 

[handsome kitty]

Just turn it on it's side and cover half.  I assume it's a pretty large box.

 

[britty93]

You are correct. It is quite large. It's for a 7 foot tree. I figured that would give mom and babies plenty of room. 

 

[britty93]

Ok, I have it flipped on its side now, and half of it is covered. I've noticed on other threads, people suggesting non clumping litter for when the babies are old enough for litter training. What would be the best non clumping litter be?

 

[Sarthur2]

Any of the clay-based non-clumping litters are fine. Most of the name brands carry it. Or sandbox white sand works. [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[britty93]

Ok, great. Thank you. When she goes to have the kittens, would it be ok if my five year old sit in and watch? She knows when to sit still and be calm. We just think this would be a great lesson for her. Also, the kittens are soo active!! She was laying on my belly, and where my belly was touching hers, I felt one of them moving, and I had my hand on her side, and kept feeling one kick repeatedly. It made one big kick, and Little Boo looked at me like, "Did you just feel that!?"

 

[Sarthur2]

Yes, what a great learning experience for your 5-year-old! It is important that she watch quietly so that mom cat is not startled and distracted.

I hope everything goes smoothly. Keep us posted on your cat's progress! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[britty93]

Ok great. She knows when it's time to be quiet and still, so I think she'll understand when it's time, that Little Boo will need the quiet to focus. I will I'm getting super nervous the closer and closer she gets.

 

[Sarthur2]

It's very exciting! [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[britty93]

Poor mama. She was grooming herself on the trunk that we have at the end of our bed. She tried to groom her other side, and ended up rolling off of it.

 

[Sarthur2]

Aww, must have startled her. Poor gal! She'll be okay, though. [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[britty93]

She acted like she was embarrassed. I called to her to make sure she was ok, and she just slunk over. She's now laying on my bed, trying to get comfy, but is getting irritated with me, because I won't put my hand on her tummy. Lol.

 

[britty93]

This may sound silly, but cats can have braxton hicks too right?

 

[talkingpeanut]

This may sound silly, but cats can have braxton hicks too right?

They can!