Is It Safe To Hold A Newborn Kitten?
This is my first experience with newborn kittens there so cute i just wonder if its safe to hold them
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The cat should be in the supervision of her mother in the first two weeks specially. But if you want them to be cared by you then you can hold them for a little time but not too much in the beginning. In the first 4-8 weeks, you have to give special attention to kittens. Handling and patting is the most important aspect which make them more sociable.
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I am going to assume this is your newborn kitten. If that is the case, holding the newborn kittens for 2 minutes at a time daily helps them with touch conditioning when they get older. As they get older, you increase the holding times. You do touch conditioning on kittens and pups to insure they do not become skiddish of people. Also when you hold them play with everything especially their feet and mouths, as this will help when it is time for check ups from the vet, or when you do their nail trimming. I do not think it is advisable though if the litter of newborn kittens are not yours, as they should have their first immunization first.
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answered 7 months ago
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answered 7 months ago
Its fine to hold a new born kitten, you can hold them the first day they are born only If the mother feels comfortable letting you do so. Do not take the kittens out of the sight of the mama cat, she wants to know whats going on and what you are doing with her babies so keep them in sight so she can see them. If the mama gets agitated then put the kitten back and try again in a couple of days. Holding the kittens for a few minutes a day will help them become more sociable kittens and they most likely will not become shy, skittish, or aggressive cats. Of course make sure you wash your hands very well before handling newborn kittens at any time they are like a human baby they are very acceptable to viruses and bugs. Also, do not handle them much as they do need and want to be around mama cat.
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answered 6 months ago
Yes, it is safe to hold them after the first couple of days to ensure they are well settled and comfortable, wash your hands before and after and keep the kitten in sight of the queen
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answered 5 months ago
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