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Eyes closed

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Question
my cat gave birth to 5 kittens 15 days ago, they all opened their eyes except 2 of them, one with eyes fully closed, and the other with eyes half open ?? should i still wait for them to open their eyes ? so their mother will help them and nature will take it's place, or shud i do something else? I also have a male cat in the house is there any chance of her getting pregnant when nursing? thanx

Answer
Hi Wafa,

Give the kits with the eyes not open a little more time. See what happens in a week. They should have their eyes open then. Your mom cat can get pregnant while nursing kittens. You will have to keep the male separate until she is finished nursing and you are able to get her spayed. Or fix the male until you can do the female. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen