How to Find a Cat & Its Litter

It is natural for a cat to want to have her kittens in a safe, secluded place. Although the mother cat feels that this is best for her young, that's not always the case. If you have a cat that has had kittens, you may want to find them to bring them into the house or to ensure they are in a safe spot. With a bit of patience you should be able to find where she has hidden her litter.

Instructions

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      Lure the mother cat away from her kittens. Offer her a favorite treat, such as canned cat food or tuna. You may need to put it out for her and then step away so that she will come to eat. Many mother cats are leery of being caught away from their kittens and can be shy and skittish while the kittens are young.

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      Watch the mother cat after she has eaten to see where she goes. She will likely head straight back to her kittens, but she may not be easy to follow, especially if she thinks you are coming after her.

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      Follow her, but not too closely. If you scare or upset her, she will likely move the kittens as soon as you are no longer around.

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      Listen for the kittens. If they are hungry they will cry for their mother, but if they are warm and fed they won't make any noise.

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      Repeat the process of feeding the mother and following her as many times as necessary for you to find the kittens. Mother cats can be hard to follow and she won't make it easy for you to find her kittens. Try feeding her closer to where you think she has her kittens to see if you can spot where she comes from when you put the food down.

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      Look under steps, in barns, carports and other sheltered locations in the area where you see the cat going to or coming from. She will likely have tucked her kittens in an unused corner or other quiet, sheltered spot. It may take several tries, but with patience and persistence you will be able to find the cat and her litter.