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Cat gave birth inside. Why does she want to move her kittens outdoors?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

my cat gave birth in my room 2 weeks a go , now she want to move them outside the house , what should i do ?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on April 23rd, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Bissy feels for some reason that her kittens are not safe. I would get Bissy and the kittens and put them in a spare bedroom closet. Use a laundry basket, cardboard box or a large dog carrier with towels. Put her food, water and litter box in the room. Keep people, other animals and children away from the kittens. Have one person she is close with check and weigh the kittens daily. Also keep the bedding clean. In a week or 2 start socializing the kittens and see if you can let Bissy out of the room. I wish you the best!

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