Kittens: However, the dog may choose the middle of the guest-room bed, or the cat take the top shelf in the closet, and the owner must alter the decision. This is fairly easy with dogs, but the cat which has borne its kittens in a place not of its own selection may simply move them at the first opportunity. Sometimes it is well to prepare a second and more secluded bed for the cat. Put her in it several times in the days before the kittens are born, leave her there unmolested, and the chances are that when she moves her kittens, she will take them to this bed. There is, however, no guarantee of this.
Kittens are born blind, and their eyes open at 7 to 10 days. Weaning occurs between the 4th and 6th week of age. At birth, kittens weigh about 3% ounces (100 grams), and most will double their birth weight at one week of age. Kittens doing well will gain about 6 to 7 ounces (180 grams) a week. |
