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For a while now, you've been able to detect her kittens moving around inside her and you've worked out their expected delivery date as best you can. Then, without warning, your beautiful cat heaves herself up from her favorite resting place and starts to move around, appearing to be nervous or excitable. At first, you would be forgiven if you thought she was asking for more food, as she'll start calling to you. But when you place a dish of tasty morsels down for her, she'll show no interest. Don't be thrown by her puzzling behavior. Keep a watchful eye on your cat and before too long, you'll see her head towards her chosen birthing place - her nesting box. Of course, as a well-prepared owner, you have already constructed a suitable nesting box, haven't you? If not, you may have to give up your bed for awhile, if your cat has decided that this is where she will be giving birth..... A large and sturdy cardboard box, with the top and one side cut away will do the job nicely. Just leave a lip at the bottom of the cut-away side to stop small kittens from falling out. Line it with lots of old newspaper - maybe some of it shredded - and find an old towel to cover the top for warmth and privacy. But whatever the choice of nesting place, your cat will feel compelled to head straight there when she feels that her labor is starting. Here, she will begin to 'tread' on her bedding and once you see her doing this, you can be 100% sure that her kittens are on their way. You'll certainly recognise this unmistakable behavior as looks like a cross between digging in her litter box and the kneading action you see when she is relaxed and purring. Even cat experts don't really know why cats tread their bedding immediately prior to the onset of their labor. It is probably no more than a desire to arrange their immediate environment to their liking. After all, giving birth is hard work and your cat will probably want to make herself as comfortable as she can! Whatever the reason, treading on her bedding is a major sign that your cat's labor is about to begin. She's ready - are you? Article Source: http://www.articlewheel.com
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