Expert: Becky - 5/24/2007

Question
Have a cat that has just had 4 kittens, two were stillborn  the kittens were born overnight in our laundry room with the father cat.  We hae made a bed in the closet in the laundry room.  Have a couple of questions.....
can the father cat be allowed to stay in the room with mother and kittens?  
Secondly should the mother want ot stay with the kittens at all times? she keeps leaving the room to be with us?

Answer
Hi Kent!
As long as the father cat doesn't hurt the kittens, I don't see any reason why he can't be with them.  Some males are very tender and loving and will help raise the family!  As long as the mama cat feeds the babies and doesn't neglect them, then I think it's fine for her to visit with you.  If the kittens aren't crying because they are hungry, then she is doing a good job.  I think she deserves a break now and then!

God Bless,
Becky