No mother to advise Billu / myLot

India

June 22, 2024 1:47am CST

Billu our pet cat is pregnant and she does what she thinks ir right But I am not comfortable about it She climbs heights and jumps down. She must be looking for a place to 'deliver' I have given her a neat little box that has enough space but she has not shown any interest. I have given up and have stopped interfering. Hopefuly all will go well with her.

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Toni LoCicero

@BearArtistLady (6029)

• United States

22 Jun 24

None of our cats had a "Mother" to advise them on how or were to deliver their kittens. One thing that Billu might be looking for is a quiet spot that is out of the way where there isn't too much human traffic. The box is a great thought, did you provide soft stuff in the box for the babies? Something like clean rags, towels, old clothes that aren't used anymore...something to make the box "cozy"? It's possible that if you set the box up with some soft cushioning in a quiet spot, she will show more interest. Also, when you position the box, you might want to supply a bowl of water and food close by because she won't want to leave her babies much for a few days. Cats, for some reason, don't need a mother to let them know what to do when having babies, instinct takes over. Try not to worry too much, and she will let you REALLY know when she is about to deliver.

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

23 Jun 24

Billu has delivered two kittens on the soft velvet mat below our wash basin I have not disturbed her there and you could be right I will place some soft stuff in that box. Thank you The feed and water is next to that box. All our other cats chose a place away from the house and only brought the babies when they were ready for solid food. I think she still has some in her belly. She came for her food and ate well and is back on that mat. with her babies

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@allknowing (153544)

• India

24 Jun 24

@BearArtistLady My Vet advises not give milk to adult cats. I think she has settled for two as she seems comfortable. This is sher first litter.

Toni LoCicero

@BearArtistLady (6029)

• United States

23 Jun 24

@allknowing Do you know if this is her first litter of kittens? Sometimes when it's a first litter there are only two or three. But keep an eye on her in case she is struggling or in distress, she may need help. But sometimes there is a bit of time between deliveries. If you can get close to her you can feel her belly and possibly feel if there might still be kittens inside. But if you feel her belly, feel it very gently because she is going to be a bit sore from delivering. You might also want to give her a bit of milk too, it will be much appreciated on Billu's part. Congratulations, you're now a kitten Grandmother!