How soon after a cat gives birth can she be spayed?
One can spay a mother as soon as the kittens or pups are weaned, (5 to 6 weeks for kittens and 4 to 5 weeks for puppies) and because of the risk of pregnancy this should be done.
Do Father cats kill their kittens?
Not all male cats kill kittens and some have even been known to participate a little in caring for their own young by cleaning and playing with them. However, not all male cats kill kittens. Cats who do not have a maternal drive, whether male or female, may kill very young kittens simply because they resemble prey.
How did the cat get to the shelter?
But when the cat wound up at a local animal shelter, workers quickly realized the rescued cat had left something important behind. “She had all the signs of being a nursing mother, but her kittens could not be found,” a shelter volunteer told Love Meow.
What to expect when you bring home a shelter cat?
Your new cat has had a rough day already, and will probably be stressed by the time you bring him home. He is most likely used to the closed environment of a shelter cage, so it would be best to keep him confined in a small safe room for the first few days, especially if there are other cats in the house.
What to do in the first few days of adopting a cat?
Do him a favor and provide a small area to call his own for the first few days or weeks. A bathroom or laundry room works well. Furnish the room with cat amenities, such as food, water and a litter box.
Your new cat has had a rough day already, and will probably be stressed by the time you bring him home. He is most likely used to the closed environment of a shelter cage, so it would be best to keep him confined in a small safe room for the first few days, especially if there are other cats in the house.
Where can I find adoptable cats in my area?
Use the nationwide database of cats looking for good homes below! Search by zip code to meet available cats in your area. Please note, these cats are from rescues and shelters nationwide and are not available through the ASPCA.
How long to keep spayed feral cats for recovery?
If you have to keep the cat in the trap, let them go right away. But if the cat is calm and you can put them in a large crate/cage for recovery, it’s fine to keep females for up to 10-14 days, and maybe 5 days for males. That should provide the best recovery. But that’s ONLY if conditions are perfect and the cat is calm.
When to let a cat out of the trap?
If the cat ricochets all around the cage in a panic when you walk in, let them go right away. They’re more likely to hurt themselves in the cage. If you have to keep the cat in the trap, let them go right away.