Quote Originally Posted by Randi View Post
... a cat had kittens? Or have your other cats been present?

If so, I'd like to hear how it went and if you have any advice of how to handle this the best way. You may have read that Willow Oak has a pregnant cat living with him at the moment. She shares a room with two males and they seem to get along quite well.

An old girlfriend of mine were there when one of her cat had her babies, she helped cut the cord and all turned out fine. I have never experienced it myself. Have you?
I've been present at numerous cat and dog births, and you really need do nothing. Momma should take care of everything, and it's best not to intervein unless absolutely necessary. When my Lhasa had her last litter, one of the pups was stillborn and I tried to revive it, but to no avail.

Make sure Momma cat has a nice birthing box or area, and definitely do not let the other cats stay with her while she is giving birth, or even after for that matter. Not only could it stress her, but could be dangerous for the babies. I don't know how much truth there is to this, but I have heard that a male cat will try to kill the babies - all except for a Siamese male. When my Siamese Momma had her kittens, my male Siamese would get in the box with the babies and babysit, so Momma could take a break.. but I still did not allow him near her while she was delivering, and for about a week after.