What Is The Gestation Period Of A Kitten?

A litter of kittens usually consists of two to five kittens. They are usually born after 54 to 69 days of gestation, and kittens emerge in an amnion which is bitten off and eaten by the mother cat. For the first several weeks, kittens are unable to urinate or defecate without being stimulated by their mother.

They are also unable to regulate their body temperature for the first three weeks, so kittens born in temperatures less than 27 °C (80 °F) are at risk for death from exposure if they are not kept warm by their mother.

The mother's milk is very important for the kittens' nutrition, so if possible, the kitten should not be taken from their mother for at least 5 to 6 weeks after birth. The kitten is otherwise more likely to get infected with a disease. A kitten which has opened his eyes for the first time needs to be cared more. Kittens open their eyes about seven to ten days following birth.

At first, the retina is poorly developed and vision is poor. Kittens are not able to see as well as adult cats for about three months after birth.

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