99% of Cat births go on without complications and with no need for human intervention. However, you need to be aware of and prepared for the other 1%. Learn about signs of problems during birth, what you can do about them and when to seek veterinary assistance.
Prepare your vet. Let them know your Cat's due date and ask about emergency calls. If your vet does not provide an emergency service, have them refer you to the best and nearest emergency animal clinic. Add the numbers and addresses to your phone's contacts list. Have them available in writing, too, and put that note in a place where you can't lose it.
Set aside the money for vet treatments. This one cannot be stressed enough. You should always have an emergency fund for your Cat's health issues, but even more so before a Cat is about to give birth. You need enough money to take her in to the vet without delay.
Helping a Pregnant Cat During Birthing
Development of Newborn Kittens
Their eyes will start opening within three days. The umbilical cord will also fall off within this time. Their nervous systems are not fully developed and you will see them twitching during sleep. This is entirely normal and indicates the development of their nervous system and muscles.
The kittens will start crawling around and by two weeks they will be attempting to stand. Their teeth will be starting to come in during this time. You will be able to feel tiny nubs.
By three weeks the kittens will start walking around and actively playing. They can be introduced to wet food at this time, supplemented with KMR, although they still will be actively nursing. They may also be introduced to the litter box at this age, with the caveat to avoid clumping clay litter. We recommend World's Best Cat Litter or any other premium non-clay litter.
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