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My cat had kittens. How do I ensure they grow up healthy?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Wirehair | Female | unspayed | 10 lbs

My cat just gave birth to 6 Kittens. Is there any way i could help them to stay healthy?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on August 23rd, 2018

Make sure there is no stress, leave mama alone. Do not constantly handle the kittens. Feed Bambi good quality kitten food, wet and dry. Leave the kittens with mama until they are at least 12 weeks old. Take them to a veterinarian for vaccinations at the age of 8 weeks (and continue for the next rounds of vaccinations as your vet prescribes), start worming them at 6 weeks and worm them every 2 weeks until they are 12 weeks old. Apart from that, cat mamas are great mothers who will teach their kittens everything they need to know, what food to eat, how to use a cat litter box, how to hunt, how to play fight (important for kittens to grow up with their siblings until they are 12 weeks plus old.) Congratulations and enjoy!

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    Answered By Emily, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 18th, 2017

    I would recommend giving Bella a food higher in calories such as kitten food as she's nursing. You should also monitor the kittens for steady weight gain as well as any signs of weakness, parasites or failure to grow. The kittens should be dewormed around 2 to 3 weeks of age and then every 2 to 3 weeks after that. They should be seen by a veterinarian around five to six weeks of age. At that time Bella should be checked out to to make sure she is recovering well.

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