she was a stray , didnt know she was pregnant , we where about to take her to the vet, but he wasent in, so now that she gave birth, when do i take everyone in for shots? she had 2 kittens - what kind of food do i give the mama? what do i need to look for ,in the kittens that should be important to their development? thanks!

you should take the kittens in when they are about 8 weeks oldthey then need their first shots and everything**be sure not to declaw any of them** just a tip i wont go into detail why but its not good tomama kitty will need a regular diet of foodyou can also mix in some cat milk that you can buy at a pet storenot baby milk but a regular cat milkit makes the food moisterumm that is about all good luck with yoru new kittens and i hope i helped

She should have been taken to the vet when you first FOUND her. Now, you will need to pack everyone up and send them off Immediately. All of the kittens will need to be examined and given shots.

My cat had kittens a week ago.Give mum lots love,lots food,kitten food is high in vitamins.Make sure they're in a warm,safe place and leave them for about three weeks.Change their bedding every other day and leave mum to it.She cleans and feeds them. At three weeks you can introduce a soft kitten food.

hi 8 weeks is when you can give them there first shots.you can give the mama any kind of food. i prefer Iams cat food and some milk also.but still keep fresh water for her cause she is feeding for 2 kittens.the kittens should open there eyes after 8-10 days. when you see them fully open and they are closed due to sleep or stickiness in the eyes. just get a warm cloth and wipe slowly and then they should open them.do this 5-6 times a day for a week then they should be o.k.other than that just watch them grown up and start training them around 6 weeks also for feeding and littering.

I would call your vet clinic again and make an appt. with a vet who is available. They will have records of your cat from previous visits so if your vet is not available, the cat will still be in good hands. Since your cat gave birth yesterday, I would not interfere just yet. The mother cat is still in "instinct" mode about protecting her kittens. And she may have given birth to more kittens but hidden them either somewhere in your house, garage or yard, depending on the location where she gave birth. The worst thing you could do right now is try to pick up the kittens yourself and move them to another area. The mother cat will perceive this as a safety threat and may hiss or growl at you. The best thing you can do is get a cardbox box ready with a blanket or newspaper for the mother cat and place it in a somewhat dimly lit, isolated part of the home (a room that no one uses) where she can nurse the kittens calmly and feel safe. Place her litterbox, food and water in that same area so she doesn't have to go far. You may want to wait 2 months (after the weaning period ends) if you consider having your cat spayed to prevent future births. Otherwise you may have a lot of kittens on your hands in your household. Remember that your cat knows what she is doing so trust that she will take care of the kittens. Food changes and medication will likely happen as the mother will need to produce healthy milk for the kittens and wet canned food microwaved 15-20 seconds is a good alternative to dry cat food, esp. b/c it will help with hydration.But you should call your veterinary clinic with a list of things you'll need more information about post-natal care of your cat and kittens. -type of canned food (science diet is a great brand)-use a non-dust type litter like yesterday's news made from recycled paper...it's safer for the kittens to use as well b/c it doesn't have any dust or chemicals in it.-any medications or shots (8 to 10 weeks for kittens)-best way to monitor the situation in a "hands off" way -how to handle the mother cat's postpartum diarrhea and postpartum bleeding...by observing and tracking any bloodloss. She may need stitches depending on what the vet finds. -take the kittens w/the mother cat in one carrier to the vet too if you can. Wait until the mother cat weans her kittens at 5-6 weeks before you give them any food. Her milk is the best source of protein for the newborn kittens right now. Good luck and congratulations.