We have a 2yr old cat who broke out the entire screen frame of my downstairs window and got herself preggo this summer
This was somewhere within the first week of August, so I'm guesstimating the kittens are due any day now ...
The nerves are just now taking hold since she is so close to her due date. I am hearing conflicting advice - who says to leave cats be during the delivery, who says to assist them. I am leaning towards not assisting her & only periodically checking in. Is this ok, or do I have to assist the delivery and cut cords, stimulate kittens the way I would do with my dogs? (I breed Beagles, btw) Do cats require the same whelping care as dogs?
Another thing I've noticed is that her mammary glands are becoming harder - I'm guessing they're starting to get impacted with milk. This rarely occurs with my Beags, but when it does, it means pups are coming within 24hrs ... I noticed this in Willow about 2 days ago, and no kittens yet
Please keep your paws crossed for her & any advice at all is aprpeciated!
Chris
The nerves are just now taking hold since she is so close to her due date. I am hearing conflicting advice - who says to leave cats be during the delivery, who says to assist them. I am leaning towards not assisting her & only periodically checking in. Is this ok, or do I have to assist the delivery and cut cords, stimulate kittens the way I would do with my dogs? (I breed Beagles, btw) Do cats require the same whelping care as dogs?
Another thing I've noticed is that her mammary glands are becoming harder - I'm guessing they're starting to get impacted with milk. This rarely occurs with my Beags, but when it does, it means pups are coming within 24hrs ... I noticed this in Willow about 2 days ago, and no kittens yet
Please keep your paws crossed for her & any advice at all is aprpeciated!
Chris