How do I take care of my pregnant cat?

Question

I adopted a cat 2 weeks ago. I didn't realize until a week ago that she is pregnant. I was wondering if I have to take care of her any differently since she is pregnant. She is really big now...she is bulging from her sides and sleeps all the time.

How will I know when she is close to giving birth? Does she need special food? I just feed her regular dry food and fresh water right now. We are vegans, so we don't have anything good around for her to eat meat-wise...

Will she give birth on our couch?

Answer 1

you should just give her extra cat food and extra water so she will have enough for the babies too plus her self and she probably wont give birth on urcouch if u get a cardbored box and put some comfy blankets for her and then thats hould be about it =]

Answer 2

Make sure she has a nice spot to lay on or around. The cat will do the rest.. Oh and make sure she has plenty to eat and drink . just regular kat food will work. Sounds like she might be ready to burst. She will most likely hide somewhere, somewhere inclosed.  

Answer 3

Don't panic. Just let your cat be. She will give birth on her own in her own time. She might disappear for a while to give birth but she'll stick around. Provide a roomy box with a soft blanket in the bottom in a secluded area and make sure she knows where it is. (like in a closet or something). Simply provide plenty of food and water (Make sure her dry cat food has protein-she will need it) and she'll do the rest. Rest assured if you provide the box and blanket in a quiet area, she won't give birth on your couch or bed. Cats like quiet and seclusion when giving birth.

Answer 4

Make sure she is on kitten food until she gets fixed. Which is after her kittens are weaned and ready to be adopted (8 weeks or so). You can also take a trip to a pet store and purchase some KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement). Give it to your momma kitty to provide her with extra nutrients and supplements that she needs in this trying time.

Always allow her access to the hard food and water at all times.

She is close to giving birth when her nipples swell and become large with milk. She will also usually stop eating 24 hours before birth and will suddenly become quiet. She also will start sniffing and searching for a secluded place to have her kittens, so it would be wise to keep her in a nice and comfortable room. If you do that, also keep her food, water and litterbox in there too. Make sure she knows where each of them are.

If you keep her secluded in a room, introduce a birthing box. It could be a relatively big cardboard box, or something to that extent. Make sure it is lined with newspapers and place her in there a couple times a day to get her used to it. Close all doors and hole up any places that you don't want her giving birth in and hopefully she will take use of the birthing box and have her kittens in there.

Don't panic too much and keep her very comfortable.

Good luck!

Answer 5

You may want to take her to the vet. Just to be safe they can check to see if everything is going good. Make her a nice comfy bed from a large box and old sheets and blankets. Don't have the sides of the box too high so it is easier to reach her. Also put the box in a corner, the quietest place in the house. Give her food and water in the box. You should buy a can of tuna this mama needs the treat.

Answer 6

Cats have to eat meat. She needs to be on a high quality kitten food now until the kittens are weaned. Since you don't know her date of conception, there's no way to tell how far along she is without an ultra sound from the vet. Try making her a nest in a quiet, dark closet. Close off any area you don't want her to have the kittens in. Usually they won't give birth out in the open.

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Answer 7

kitten food instead of adult until she weens the kittens. she is probably quite near her time less than 2 weeks. i doubt she will give birth on your couch she will most likely go under a bed or in a closet somewhere quiet and away from people. you can make her a little box with clean towels  somewhere out of the way and quiet and show it to her. she will probably not need your help when she gets started be keep an eye on her for any problems. she will be restless and refuse food. and probably pant.  

Answer 8

Thank you for adopting a homeless cat! It's a shame more people don't help homeless animals.  If it were me, I would have her spayed. That may sound cruel, but think about how many homeless animals there are and how few caring homes there are to go around.  This litter would be better off if they were not born.  A vet will charge extra for spaying a pregnant animal, but it would be for the best.  If you let her have the kittens, start her on kitten food now and give it to her throughout the time she is nursing. It has the extra fat and nutrients she needs to produce milk. You can also give her small bowls of milk while she is nursing.  She will give birth wherever she feels comfortable and safe. Give her a box that feels somewhat enclosed (a cardboard box with a hole cut in it or a basket or something), and she may use it. I have had kittens born in my closet and under my bed. She will seek a dark, secluded area.  

Good for you on being vegan too! That takes commitment! Meat really is a nasty, cruel habit, and it's not as good for us as most people seem to think.

Answer 9

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