Why is my Feral Cat giving birth to kittens?
Mom might be nursing her dependent kittens and if taken in by someone this would leave her defenseless offspring to starve and fall prey to predators or cruel individuals. Often homeless strays or feral cats don’t get the proper nutrition to have a healthy litter.
Is it OK to take care of a pregnant stray cat?
Because it is generally a bad idea to try to care for a pregnant feral cat. Feral cats are already leery of humans and adding babies to the mix could turn violent. You are better off leaving feral cats alone. As for strays, they typically need as much help as they can get.
Is it possible for a female cat to be pregnant?
It is possible for a female cat to appear pregnant even though she’s not. In the veterinary world, this is known as ‘false pregnancy’. The condition is more common in dogs, but cats can experience it as well. Pet MD explains that the exact cause or causes of false pregnancy are not known.
When to stop playing with a feral cat?
Do not play with kittens until they are six to eight weeks old. Playing with the kittens before this age could cause the feral cat to abandon her kittens before they are weaned or become aggressive towards you. Caring for an animal, let alone a feral one, is hard work.
Is it OK to take care of a pregnant feral cat?
A pregnant feral cat is perfectly capable of taking care of itself and its babies. Why make this distinction? Because it is generally a bad idea to try to care for a pregnant feral cat. Feral cats are already leery of humans and adding babies to the mix could turn violent.
Mom might be nursing her dependent kittens and if taken in by someone this would leave her defenseless offspring to starve and fall prey to predators or cruel individuals. Often homeless strays or feral cats don’t get the proper nutrition to have a healthy litter.
Is it possible for a stray cat to be pregnant?
So, you have observed all seven signs listed above in that stray cat hanging around your house. Chances are that she is pregnant. However, there are no guarantees. It is possible for a female cat to appear pregnant even though she’s not. In the veterinary world, this is known as ‘false pregnancy’.
When is a pregnant cat allowed to have her kittens?
When a pregnant cat is allowed to have her kittens, even if good homes are found for them, you can bet that there are that many bright eyed little fluff balls in the local kill shelters that will have to killed for lack of homes. Many kittens born will wind up as Free Kittens.