oreo's pregnant- update

[moosmom]

Clumping litter for kittens is a big no-no. The best thing to use is either Swheatscoop which is all natural and clumps, or plain clay litter. The reason clumping litter isn't good is because if they ingest it, it will clump in their bellies and cause a major blockage.

Pregnancy in cats is 62-65 days, that's a little over 2 months. Get a box and line it with old towels and blankets. Put Oreo in a spare room with her litterbox and food with the door closed. She needs peace and quiet. When it's time, you'll notice her getting restless, messing up the bed you've made for her. She will also start to pant, and not have much of an appetite. The birth should take no more than 10 hours TOTAL!!

If you have any other questions, there are alot of great people on this site than can give you pointers. Please, try and convince your Dad to spay her once the kittens are weaned (about 8 weeks).

[dab_20]

Thank you. After this experience, I am sure he will want to get her spayed. He never wanted kittens in the first place, so I really don't understand it. Anyways, thanks for the replies. Any other suggestions would be great.

Should I leave her in the spare room all the time? Or only when my dad is at work... or what? We do have a spare bedroom. And about how much food should I be feeding her at this point?

[Jessika]

If they are properly weaned and considering the mom does take good care of the kittens, then adult food shouldn't be a problem. BUT just as a precaution you could always just soak the food for five minutes or so in some warm water just to make it easier for them to eat

[dab_20]

should oreo eat with the kittens, or should she have her own bowl? I'm sorry for all the questions i have.

[Jessika]

Never apologize for asking questions -- its how you learn, and it shows that you care about your animals!!

Oreo can eat with her kittens, actually she probably should. The kittens will learn from example, and eating with her kittens is part of the weaning process.

[moosmom]

She'll probably be happy having a room to herself. It'll make her feel secure. If you have a radio, that'll keep her company with classical music. Adult food is fine. When Mattie Grace was at my house (she was a pregnant stray I took in) I fed her dry kitten food and canned kitten food, as she needed all the nutrition she could get. She gave birth to 4 healthy kittens who, along with their mama, all got great homes!!

When your kitty starts giving birth, just observe. Let nature take it's course.