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Anonymous Coward User ID: 75477895 United States 04/26/2018 12:39 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | often move the kittens if she perceives the place she's given birth isn't safe--then you'll risk losing track of where she's hiding them. You'll want to be sure you have thick leather gloves that go as far up the elbow as possible, have a 2nd person with a cat carrier that is secure to help--also with gloves. The mum will NOT think you are doing her a favor...so just assume she'll be angry. Strays can be very combative so be careful. If you put at least one kitten in with the mom in the carrier with her immediately, she'll probably settle down. If she is very combative, don't put kittens in the carrier with her--move them separately. I'd put her in a dark place that is contained somewhere in your house away from other animals and children. Assume she will need time to get used to her surroundings. So don't rush things if you plan to add her to your family. If your "home care" doesn't work out like the sweet experience you imagine, your local pet shelter will often have people who foster moms and kittens experienced with the routine--you could choose a kitten from the liter for your pet after the foster weeks are passed--usually 8 to 10 weeks. I've fostered animals as well as worked at a pet rescue as a vet tech...so I'm familiar with this. You are kind to wish to help her but be sure to protect your own health, too. Remember the GLOVES...critical for both your safety and the cat's. |
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User ID: 75477895 United States 04/26/2018 01:16 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Give them some time to get strong before you move them. The moms can be picky and will reject the kittens for apparently no reason and its hard to care for young kittens. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 76139644 This is alittle gross...but if the Mom gets too upset she may eat her kittens. (It's a survival mechanism so the baby animals don't suffer--a different standard than humans, of course.) So...plan this carefully. Maybe they could just stay where they are. Good luck! "Know ONE thing absolutely...and you will UNDERSTAND everything. Walt Whitman "Leaves of Grass" "...Buckle up buttercups cuz this shit is going to go biblical." GLP'er Thread: Update Pg14 2 Trees of Genesis! Alien Covenant Ridley Scott's new Movie: Carries Message on DNA and Ark of the Covenant! Video Thread: Updated: The Radcliffe WAVE Discovered along Milky Way's Dark Rift! Is this LaViolette's Super Wave? Thread: "Founder of Analytical Psychology," Carl Jung Called "Disturbed" Due to His "Red Book!" Video Thread: Greatest Secret of the United States, Causes of the Ice Age and Nova, Thread: 2-23-2020 pg. 8 Big Update: The DAVINCI EQUINOX CODE: Ancient Equinox temples were WARNINGS not "celebrations" of the sun." Thread: Disney's TV Series "LOST" MARATHON! Numbers/Script Match Future News! 2018-2020 Target Years. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 73902396 United States 04/26/2018 01:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | When they get there, they will recognize the scent as soon as they get near it and it will make them feel comfortable, and they will know that this is there new spot. The trick is to have it in place before you get there. Also, if you can, put them in some kind of container (lined with the fabric). When you move them, you can lift the container with them all together. It makes it easier on all of them. Before you do that. Get them used to being picked up. Pick up the container and coo and rock it gently, then put it back down. Make them like the container that they will be moved in. If you can have recognizable bowls waiting at their new destination, that is good too. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 76514695 United States 04/26/2018 02:35 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I need to move a cat mom from where she gave birth to 2 babies yesterday 4/24/18. She is a stray that showed up at my daughters boyfriends house and gave birth in their garage. I am willing to move them to my house. I need some advice. Quoting: silvervega Why do they have to be moved right now? It can't wait a few weeks? If for some bizarre reason they actually do have to be moved, carefully move them all together and keep them in a comfortable closed off room so the mom can't get out. Make sure they have litter boxes and food ready for when they arrive. Plus have a box she can hide in with them. Have hand warmers for the kittens just in case. Put them under a blanket. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 76505603 United States 04/26/2018 02:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Both my youngest daughters were scretched up by a 'stray' they were trying to save from a dog. Both had to get the full range of rabies shots, tetanus, and a couple of other doses of stuff to keep them from being infected from other things. One of them was also 16. She is now married and may be having complications from all those shots over childbirth, as she is now trying to have a family. 10 years later. It cost $24,000.00 for treatment for both of them. I cannot stand cats. Am allergic to them also. They spread toxoplasmosis gandii and kill 2 million song birds in the USA every year. They are an invasive species in this country. Have the infestation of these cats picked up by the pros and clean the area really well with antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral agents. Don't let anyone you love near them. Best advice I have. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 73902396 United States 04/26/2018 03:12 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | They don't like big feet with heavy shoes clomping towards them. It makes them nervous. So wear soft shoes and when approaching shuffle over gently. Especially good for mom cats watching over tiny kittens. They will appreciate your thoughtfulness, and trust you more because of it. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 71433356 United States 04/26/2018 05:48 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | When It's Safe As difficult as it may be, you'll need to avoid touching newborn kittens during their first week of life, the ASPCA reports. Since socializing kittens with humans is an important part of their early growth, carefully start to handle your new fluffy babies starting during their second week of life. Before you pick them up, make sure you allow mama cat to sniff your hand. Pet her head and show her affection, ensuring her that you are not a threat. If she purrs, licks your hand or otherwise welcomes your petting, gently pick up a kitten -- pick up only one at a time. [link to pets.thenest.com (secure)] good article |
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(OP) User ID: 73521360 United States 04/27/2018 12:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Update.. we moved her and her kittens. She seems fine. Kittens are fine, Me not so much.... Last Edited by silvervega on 04/27/2018 12:55 AM On the other hand, I have different fingers. |
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