| Get Ready For Kittens - Your Cat's Treading on Her Bedding! | | Print | |
| Written by Jane Tompsett | |
| Saturday, 12 April 2008 | |
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So your barrel-shaped cat has been lounging around your home now for the past week or two, eating enough food to fuel an army and generally looking extremely pregnant. You've distinctly been able to see and feel her kittens moving about in her belly for some time now and you've calculated their date of birth as accuractely as you are able. Then, in a moment, your gorgeous cat heaves herself out of her usual sunny spot and starts to move about, seeming to be nervous or excited about something. At first, you would be forgiven if you thought she was asking for more food, as she'll start calling to you. But when you place a dish of tasty morsels down for her, she'll show no interest. Don't be thrown by her puzzling behavior. Keep a watchful eye on your cat and before too long, you'll see her head towards her chosen birthing place - her nesting box. Naturally, you will already have provided a good nesting box, won't you? Any well-prepared owner will want to have guided their pregnant cat towards choosing a place that they can easily manage for her - not leave it to her, as she may well choose your bed as her birthing place...... A large, strong cardboard box will do the job well. Cut away the top and one side, leaving a lip at the bottom to prevent any small kittens from escaping. Use lots of old newspapers to line it with - maybe shredding some - and use an old towel to cover the top for warmth and privacy. But no matter where your cat has chosen to give birth, as she feels her labor begin, she will make straight for her nesting place. Once there, she will begin to 'tread' on her bedding. Once you see this happening, you will know without a shadow of a doubt that her kittens are on their way. You'll certainly recognise this unmistakable behavior as looks like a cross between digging in her litter box and the kneading action you see when she is relaxed and purring. Even cat experts don't really know why cats tread their bedding immediately prior to the onset of their labor. It is probably no more than a desire to arrange their immediate environment to their liking. After all, giving birth is hard work and your cat will probably want to make herself as comfortable as she can! Whatever the reason, treading on her bedding is a major sign that your cat's labor is about to begin. She's ready - are you? About the Author: Make certain that you are 100% prepared to help your pregnant cat give birth to her kittens. Learn to recognise treading behavior and subscribe to Jane Tompsett's free Cat Owners Confidential newsletter by following these links. You can get a unique content version of this article from the Uber Article Directory.                  |
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