My cat is pregnant. Should the male cat be present for delivery?

About 60 days after they mated, Rose will be giving birth to her kittens. Definitely offer her plenty of food, an area to nest in and a safe space away from Lucy. I would keep Lucy away from Rose permanently or preferably, have Lucy neutered as soon as possible and Rose spayed after the kittens are weaned as she could become pregnant again soon after she gives birth. In addition they may potentially hurt each other while fighting (scratched eyes and faces that may necessitate a trip to the vet’s). Good luck!

Thank you for submitting your question regarding your cat. A new puppy in the home will provide a lot of stress to a pregnant queen. If you decide to do so, I would ensure that they can be kept completely separate. I would also plan ahead financially. If there is a problem with delivery, a C-section can cost several thousand dollars. In addition, there are checks up for the kittens to consider. I hope this information helps!

Tomcats do not typically stay with their mates, or with their kittens once they are born - they continue to roam and mate with as many females as possible. Many female cats will actually not allow the male near them or the kittens. So there is no need to try and keep them as a family - in fact this may be difficult, especially if they don't want to be around each other. You can certainly keep the female and kittens if you wish, but I would not expect your boy to show much interest in them.

Yes, you will need to Puzzle away, and I would keep them complete separated until the kittens are older and starting to wean. I would also neuter Puzzle so he doesn't mate with his mother. Best of luck.

Yes, I would have your cat seen by a vet if you suspect she is pregnant. At 16 months old, she is old enough to have her first litter, and cats typically do not need help giving birth. The most important thing you can do for her is set up a nesting area for her in a quiet room away from everyone. Cats prefer to give birth in quiet areas. The vet can do x-rays and/or an ultrasound to confirm she is pregnant and the vet can give you an estimate of how far along she is in her pregnancy and about how many kittens she is carrying.

Introducing a new cat to the household can be quite disruptive. You will likely have to go back to the beginning, and give them time apart for several weeks. This will mean keeping the new male cat in a separate part of the house, where he can't be around your female cat. You don't even want them to see each other at this point, but it is ok if they are able to smell each other under the door. After a few weeks of this, try letting them see each other, but not in the same room. Finally, you can let them be in the same room, but make sure they are supervised and make sure that each cat has a way to get away from the other. I would also suggest that there are more than enough cats in the world - too many, in fact - and I recommend you considering getting both of them altered, instead of trying to force them to breed.

Some cats can go back into heat very quickly after giving birth, and that will cause a male cat to be attracted to her. Tangerine may also be smelling the scent of the kittens, which would make him interested in what is producing this new smell. I would keep the mother cat completely separated from Tangerine and any other cats while nursing her kittens so she can be a stress free as possible. I hope this helps!