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Expert: - 5/1/2007


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Hi, hope you can help me! I have a 2 year old who delivered her 2nd litter a week ago,I have put her and her babies in the spare room, I do sleep in the room, to stop her getting lonely! tonight she woke me jumping on the bed with 1 of her kittens, I put the baby back, they are in a large suitcase, open of course! then mum kept meiowing and took another baby out and walked around the room, I am nervous that her babies are in danger, please advise!!  

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Hi Caroline,

Her babies aren't in danger. She feels that they aren't safe where they are. She trusts you and is bringing them to you to find a safe spot for them. Try getting her some sort of dog or cat bed,(big enough for all of them), and put it in the closet. Put the kittens in the bed and see what happens. It should take care of the problem. Good luck and let me know how it turns out.

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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!

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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.

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