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Hello,

I'm glad you took in the mom-cat and the one baby, so they are safe.

Now that the mom had another litter, check to make sure they're all okay, and you can move them to a laundry basket or a nice sized cardboard box lined with towels, big enough for the mom to stretch out in, and nurse. The mom should not reject the babies if you touch them with clean hands, and only for a few minutes, to transfer them to a safer place, than under the bed. Show the mom cat where her babies are, and don't be surprised if she tries to move them back, one by one, under the bed, so block this area off so she can't bring the kittens back there.

If you can put the mom and her new babies, plus her other kitten, into a safe room with a closed door, and supply her and the older kitten with kitten food (she should be eating this while nursing), water, and a litterbox on the opposite end of the room, not near the food, plus block off any under bed areas and/or small spaces behind furniture, where she can fit, she and her new babies, plus her other kitten, should be alright.   Make sure that the older kitten is not too rough with the kitten, or you can have him 'visit' with your supervision, and let him live outside the room where the mom and new kittens are, for most of the time. Also, supply her and her kitten with a tall scratching post and toys, and if your older cat doesn't accept them, it's better that they are separated.

Do NOT have her vaccinated right now, and the kittens can be given to good homes when they're between 8-12 weeks old. Have her spayed 10 days after the kittens are fully weaned (not nursing anymore), and she should be evaluated by the vet and vaccinated before she's spayed, as long as she's not nursing anymore. But, don't have her vaccinated at the same time she's spayed, as some cats can have adverse reactions to the vaccinations, so you'd want to know she's healthy for the surgery.

Her other kitten, who should be about 2 months or more, at this time, CAN be started on a vaccination schedule and should be neutered at about age 5 months. Have him seen by the vet, as soon as you can, to make sure he's healthy and he'll be tested for any feline diseases, then vaccinated, if he tests negative.

I hope all goes well with your new cat family!

Cher

Expert:	Jessesmom
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Answered:	4/10/2008

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Feline Healthcare and Behavior Specialist 40+ years Experience