{"id":92158,"date":"2022-04-22T12:14:02","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/"},"modified":"2022-04-22T12:14:02","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T12:14:02","slug":"how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/","title":{"rendered":"How long after birth can you touch kittens?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#How_long_after_birth_can_you_touch_kittens\" title=\"How long after birth can you touch kittens?\">How long after birth can you touch kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#Will_a_mother_cat_abandon_her_kittens_if_you_touch_them\" title=\"Will a mother cat abandon her kittens if you touch them?\">Will a mother cat abandon her kittens if you touch them?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#What_should_you_not_do_with_newborn_kittens\" title=\"What should you not do with newborn kittens?\">What should you not do with newborn kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#How_soon_can_you_touch_kittens_after_birth\" title=\"How soon can you touch kittens after birth?\">How soon can you touch kittens after birth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#What_happens_if_you_touch_a_newborn_kitten\" title=\"What happens if you touch a newborn kitten?\">What happens if you touch a newborn kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#What_makes_a_cat_abandon_her_kittens\" title=\"What makes a cat abandon her kittens?\">What makes a cat abandon her kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#When_can_I_touch_my_cats_kittens\" title=\"When can I touch my cats kittens?\">When can I touch my cats kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#How_do_you_know_if_your_mother_cat_is_rejecting_her_kittens\" title=\"How do you know if your mother cat is rejecting her kittens?\">How do you know if your mother cat is rejecting her kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#Can_you_hold_a_newborn_kitten_too_much\" title=\"Can you hold a newborn kitten too much?\">Can you hold a newborn kitten too much?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#How_do_you_keep_newborn_kittens_alive\" title=\"How do you keep newborn kittens alive?\">How do you keep newborn kittens alive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#What_should_you_not_do_with_a_kitten\" title=\"What should you not do with a kitten?\">What should you not do with a kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-long-after-birth-can-you-touch-kittens\/#What_age_can_you_touch_a_newborn_kitten\" title=\"What age can you touch a newborn kitten?\">What age can you touch a newborn kitten?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_after_birth_can_you_touch_kittens\"><\/span>How long after birth can you touch kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Either way, they really should not be handled that much at all until they are <b>about 2 weeks old. If you do handle them, be sure to either wear gloves or wash your hands thoroughly before and after.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_a_mother_cat_abandon_her_kittens_if_you_touch_them\"><\/span>Will a mother cat abandon her kittens if you touch them?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A mother cat will NOT reject kittens that have been touched by humans. You can try scattering flour around the nest and leave the area completely for a while.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_do_with_newborn_kittens\"><\/span>What should you not do with newborn kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Neonatal kittens (under four weeks of age) cannot <b>eat solid food (not canned, not dry) and cannot urinate or defecate on their own, so you must bottle-feed them around-the-clock and stimulate their genitals after every feeding so they can eliminate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_soon_can_you_touch_kittens_after_birth\"><\/span>How soon can you touch kittens after birth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Vets recommend not touching kittens unless you have to while their eyes are still closed. You can check on them to make sure theyre healthy and gaining weight, but try to limit direct physical contact. The kittens mother will also let you know how comfortable she is with you handling her babies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_you_touch_a_newborn_kitten\"><\/span>What happens if you touch a newborn kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Vets recommend not touching kittens unless you have to while their eyes are still closed. You can check on them to make sure theyre healthy and gaining weight, but try to limit direct physical contact. The kittens mother will also let you know how comfortable she is with you handling her babies.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_cat_abandon_her_kittens\"><\/span>What makes a cat abandon her kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If a mother cat senses that one of her kittens is afflicted by a viral or bacterial illness, she might abandon the kitten so that it will not infect its siblings. Some veterinarians will not treat newborn, abandoned kittens because chances are high that the kitten is already sick and has a low chance of survival.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_can_I_touch_my_cats_kittens\"><\/span>When can I touch my cats kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Nest suggests gently handling your kittens one at a time starting <b>once theyve reached their first week of age, letting mama kitty sniff you first if shes present. Baby kittens love to nip and paw at their humans, but once a cat is grown this behavior could be problematic.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_your_mother_cat_is_rejecting_her_kittens\"><\/span>How do you know if your mother cat is rejecting her kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>If you see that the mother ignores certain kittens, refusing to allow them to nurse, she is rejecting those kittens. Another sign of rejection is when a mother moves one or more of the kittens to a different location from the nest to isolate them. She also may hiss at the kittens or try to bite them.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_hold_a_newborn_kitten_too_much\"><\/span>Can you hold a newborn kitten too much?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet Place suggests briefly holding the kittens once a day to check they are gaining weight; however, <b>take care not to touch the kittens too much as this may distress the mother.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_keep_newborn_kittens_alive\"><\/span>How do you keep newborn kittens alive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Kittens should be kept in a cat carrier wrapped in a few layers of towels. Using a heating pad or heat disc (often the safer option) for pets alongside a soft fleece blanket can also help keep them warm. Ensure that the carrier is large enough for your kitten to move away from the heater when they want to.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_do_with_a_kitten\"><\/span>What should you not do with a kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Newborns kittens wouldnt be able to exceed <b>1 hour without nursing. They need to be fed after this period if not then their vital organs will stop working. If you are fostering a new cat mother and her kittens, you need to have milk formula in your hands and be prepared to feed the cats that end up staying hungry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_age_can_you_touch_a_newborn_kitten\"><\/span>What age can you touch a newborn kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A mother cat will NOT reject kittens that have been touched by humans. You can try scattering flour around the nest and leave the area completely for a while.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How long after birth can you touch kittens?Will a mother cat abandon her kittens if you touch them?What should you not do with newborn kittens?How soon can you touch kittens after birth?What happens if you touch a newborn kitten?What makes a cat abandon her kittens?When can I touch my cats kittens?How do&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-92158","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92158"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=92158"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/92158\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=92158"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=92158"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=92158"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}