Cat Keeps Bringing Me Her Kittens
Also, my cat is in the habit in the evenings to bring me about 4 kittens and she just flops them on me. I've never heard of a cat doing this. After I lay and pet her and the kittens for about an hour she helps me carry them back to the closet before I go to bed. Anyone have any thoughts or concerns on the matter?
Jessica from Richmond, KY
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RE: Cat Keeps Bringing Me Her Kittens
Get your cat spayed! Read all the stories about humane societies and shelters that are overrun with cats and kittens. Please have her spayed!
Post by Marfette
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Kittens that are handled by humans from day 1 grow up to be very friendly cats. Make sure they go to good homes where they will be appreciated!
Post by Lynn
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honey mommy cat just loves you she is happy to have you. Hey my dog was two and a half when she started to have her period (got fixed just in time ) I have a cat and a dog before cat hardly bottered me expect to pet and run faucet to drink. Now dog and cat fight over me. Dog during the day Cat at night. Yes they both get attention they are just my other 2 babies my daughter is first hubby is second and dog and cat are next in line.
Post by dietvanilla
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I agree with leoul53. After raising many cats, the answer is simple. Your cat is proud of her kittens. She wants to share them with you. She wants you to love them as much as she does. Whether she has one kitten or nine, mother cats will bring them to you. And whether a cat is a good mother or mot, and most are, many kittens don't make it . It's a part of nature. Enjoy these precious kittens and don't let anyone make you feel guilty. You did nothing wrong. Just remember spay and neuter!
Post By Elisabeth (Guest Post)
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Poor cat, she is still a baby herself. You wouldn't want a 13 year girl to have kids. Please take care of her and get her spayed. If she is your cat you need to do that for her. It is setting a very bad example about animal ownership to your children, better explain your mistake to them and "fix" it.
Post By Crystal (Guest Post)
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I have had numerous cats and when young had lots of kittens around. Now I believe in spaying and neutering. I think your mom cat just wants to share with you, and great that you set her a place of her own. Some of the posters harp on she is too young but how can you control that now? Maybe have her fixed after this litter. Good luck.
Post by meoowmom
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I'm a little late with this post, but I don't think this is as serious as so many of the others do. I think your cat just wants to be with you, and she wants the kittens with her, or wants you to share in the joy of these kittens!! My ex and I had a cat that was always snoozing with us or playing. She was an experienced mother and 7 years old when we got her. She chose the bedroom closet to have her kittens in, and when they got big enough to climb out of their box, she wanted all of them in the bed with us. We were afraid we might squash these tiny kittens in the night, and so tried to leave her in the bedroom with them, and sleep in another room. She wouldn't leave us alone -- dragged those kittens to where we were sleeping, and had to jump over a "road block" we had erected to keep the kittens in the room, but let mom get out to use her litter box and to eat. She would not be separated from us or from the kittens. Eventually that night we had to move the whole crowd into a porch. and close the door.Mama cat wasn't happy, but she soldiered through!!!
I don't think she needs more loving or anything. Nor do I think that she is depressed. Cats get notions and can be very stubborn. She just wants to be with you or your children as well as be with the kittens.
Post by louel53
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I agree with the other posts that she is too young. Sometimes they aren't good mommies when they are young and sometimes first litter moms aren't very smart. There again, some never learn. However, she does know something is wrong and coming to you for help so she isn't dumb by any means. Check her to see if she still has milk. You can kind of pinch (squeeze) her teats and see if anything comes out. Even if she does, it may too many kittens for her. You should try the kitten milk, you can get it at Walmart and get a pet nurser. It takes a lot of patience but hang in there. Be sure to let her continue to love on them and clean them. They need that in order to use the bathroom. You might can try the idea of the custard, I haven't heard that before but sounds like a good one. Maybe alternate the formula with that.
Good luck and let us know how it turns out.
Post By Karen Lawson (Guest Post)
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All of the kittens are getting big now...I think the one that died was just too weak from the get go. You have to remember one was stillborn and the other she slept on because she was in a box and the litter was just too big. It had nothing to do with health. I think she genuinely just wanted loving. She eats like a pig and I do feed her wet canned cat food and raw eggs and fresh ice water multiple times a day.
Post by jediwa72
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Your poor kitty knows there is a problem with her kittens and doesnt want them to die. No wonder she is coming to you for help. You can make an egg nog mixture to feed the kittens. I'd try giving some to the mother as well. She needs help in feeding them.
This is a time for you to show your children how to have compassion for God's creatures who are unable to care for themselves. These are life lessons they can take into their later years. It is not time wasted.
Best wishes always,
Post By \Carol in PA (Guest Post)
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Just to the point.
Your cat is too young. She needs help. Please get her neutered when she has finished raising her kittens. Find those kittens a good home, making sure they are neutered. Keep her inside the house until she is neutered.
I had a neighbor whose young cat was pregnant most of the time. She was a nice gentle cat but after awhile, she became aggressive. I would think it was due to the fact that she always had a litter of kittens. They had to get rid of her. Now how is that fair to the cat.
Be responsible. If you can't afford to take care of your pets, please find a person/family that can.
Post By Becky (Guest Post)
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Poor baby, nine kittens(or even 6) are a lot to look after, especially if mama is just a kitten herself. My sister just had a similar happy event with her kitten having kittens (just 4 thankfully). I'm going to agree with other posts that she probably needs extra food or at least some vitamins, and perhaps a break from the kittens for a bit once a day or so. Good luck for the next eight weeks
Post by chriself
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I think the cat is asking you for help. Try supplimental feeding for both the cat and the kittens. If you can't afford the cat milk at your vet's office or Wal*Mart, try diluting evaporated milk. I think I started out 2 parts warm water to 1 part milk. Add a bit of egg yolk too.
Feed the cat a "juicy" meal... moist canned cat food mixed with beaten egg and warm water. Just make it soupy. She's way too young to make it on her own.
Post By AuntyC (Guest Post)
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my mom recently found 2 abandoned kittens. She bought some kitten formula at a pet store and has to bottle feed them. since they are getting some milk from they're mother, you would probably only need to feed them once a day, probably in the evening when she carry's them to you. if you have kids it might be fun to get them to help. and perhaps ask about some cat food for the mommy that has some extra vitamins. at least untill the youngster aren't relying on her for the bulk of their own food.
Post by Paintsticks
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My Wal-Mart carries the canned mother's milk and the bottles Good luck with your new family, I hope the rest make it.
Post by BABBIE
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A nine month old cat should not be having kittens! She is still a kitten herself! She probably is not old enough to be a "mom".
I hope the remaining kittens are okay. But don't let your cat outside until she is SPAYED. There are mobile cat spay/neuter clinics almost everywhere. If you have a Petsmart or Petco near you they can refer you to one.
PLEASE.......do this!
Kathy
Post By Kathy (Guest Post)
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Hi, If the kittens are making you cat weak, you can buy a tube of protein paste for the cat. I can not remember the name of it, but look at a pet store. I had a young cat that had kittens and the vet said that because the mother cat was small, the kittens were too much for her and it made her weak. I had to put some of the protein paste on the mother cat's front paw and she licked it off. I also had to bottle feed the kittens once a day to give the mother cat some relief. Loretta
Post By Loretta B. (Guest Post)
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Go to your local feed store or vet and get mothers milk and feed this to your kittens. It is for kittens and puppies.
Post by cherokeegirl
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I agree with the last two posters, that the mother is too young to remain healthy through this. When we humans are pregnant, our teeth, fingernails, hair, skin, and so on often suffer during the pregnancy. If we are getting enough healthy food, both mom and baby do fine; when we don't eat enough healthy food, the baby gets first and we get second. That's the way our bodies work during pregnancy, and that's also the way they work when we are nursing. I strongly suspect that this may be what is happening to your cat. She's on the young side to be going through pregnancy and nursing, so it is possible that it is taking its toll on her body.
She's tired from being a kitten herself and going through pregnancy; her body is probably not making enough milk or it's not nutrient-rich enough to feed that many kittens and still keep her own body going. One of the posters suggested a baby bottle (or a doll's bottle, I can't quite remember). Another suggestion would be to use an eye dropper. I'm not sure if milk is a good idea, though. I have heard that cats and kittens, although they very much love milk, often get diarrhea from it.
The dehydration that milk may cause at a time when their health is already compromised, may be the wrong thing. I am wondering if baby formula might be a better option. I'd call a local shelter for advice since I'm sure they have had to feed young kittens who've lost their mothers before the kittens were weaned. They should be able to guide you through this. After this is all over and things settle down for you, please consider spaying/neutering this cat and her kittens.
Post by tsiegl
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You need to get this poor kitty spayed before she gets pregnant again! It's imperative to do this, for her health.
She's only 9 months old, and having kittens could compromise her health and even stunt her growth. Her immature body could be one reason so many kittens are dying; their mother is still a kitten herself, poor thing. Imagine an eleven-year-old girl having a baby--that's what your kitty is going through.
Also, whenever you adopt those kittens out, please encourage the new owners to spay/neuter them. It will be best for their health in the long run, too. :-)
Post by WildIrish
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Please start feeding them with a doll's bottle with a nipple they can suck on or at least a bowl of milk by them. You could possibly coax them to drink by holding them up to the bowl of milk. Please! They need immediate attention as the mother does not have enough milk at her age. Thank you.
Post By guest (Guest Post)
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I've loved on that cat until I've ran out of loving to give tonight...I actually had to close her in the closet tonight with food and her litter box...she wouldn't leave me or the kids alone for bed.
Post by jediwa72
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It's probably because she loves you & trusts you & when she's with you she feels most secure that she brings her kittens to you... Like sweet little gifts... Almost reminds me of when a cat brings you their mice as a special prize. I bet she's also got a bit of "post partem depression". If a human's hormones can go all crazy after childbirth, then why can't a cat's?
Post by Cyinda
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It sounds like she needs more attention than she is getting. I know its hard but try and find time everyday to pet all the kittens and mama and tell them how wonderful they are and what a good mother she is being. Remember to feed mama LOTs of food. The queen(mama) just like any other Mother needs to be encouraged that she is doing a good job, and is appreciated and loved. Just hang in untill 8 weeks and then they can take care of themselves/can be adopted. Best wishes to you and your new family.
Post by Starchild in VT
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