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A mother cat gave birth to her kittens in my house around one and a half months ago. Last week i left all of them(including the mother cat) to a place near by because my grand mother didn't allow them to stay here anymore. Then the Mother cat returned to my home, so i left her back to the kittens again. She seems to be coming back here everytime i leave her back to the kittens. She is ignoring the kittens but comes to my home and cries(meow and meow everywhere) so i called in the blue cross and let them take the one and the half months old kittens.
i just wanted to know did i do the right thing or not?
for how long does the mother cat care about her kittens? please reply. thanks in advance :)
Hi Neeraj,
Six weeks is a little early but they will be fine. Some mom cats just don't want to do anything with the kittens after a certain period of time. You did the right thing by giving the kittens to those who will take care of them. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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