oreo's pregnant- update

[dab_20]

Well if you haven't seen the thread yet here it is.... http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=94301

Since my dad hasn't set a vet appoinment yet, I decided to guess what day the kittens will be born. I did some research, and I think she is at her 6th week of pregnancy, so around what day would the kittens be born? hmm... can't think right now. lol

I've got a couple questions. Can the kittens use clumping cat litter when they start to be litter box trained?? If you read the last thread is it ok for them to eat adult cat food when they get weaned? How do you wean them, do you take them away from the mother, or does the mother just refuse to feed them anymore? sorry for all the questions.

[catnapper]

Cluimping litter for small kittens is a huge NO! They are very messy --- VERY messy and VERY smelly! anyway, they are messy with food and water, etc all over them. the clumping litter gets in their fur and then they groom themselves and inest it, then it clogs up their insides.

[dab_20]

ok i will tell my dad. oreo uses clumping litter right now, but we will switch when the kittens come along. we are like making a list of what all to get... can any of you tell me what i need?

[catnapper]

make sure you have plenty of old blankets and towels. He will be doing lots of laundry every day. Like I said, they are messy.

[catmandu]

About three weeks which will make them Christmas Kittens!
We are praying that they are all safe!!

[dab_20]

ooooo excited!! my dad has lots of rag towels.

[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).