Not quite, Depending on if she has permanently left them or has just left for a few minutes.
If she has permanently left them that is not ok her kittens are dependent on there mother for a few weeks before they leave her milk for food.But if she returns she has probably taken a break, gone too eat(Cause moms eat to you know!!!)or gone to use the litter box.But if she has Abandoned them you should call a vet or reaserche how to care for them and where to get artoficial kitten milk, and a kitten bottle.
Just a few days.
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Mama cats may abandon kittens if they feel threatened, stressed, or if they sense that the kittens are sick or weak. This behavior is a survival instinct to prioritize the well-being of the mother cat and the rest of the litter.
Kittens can be born practically anywhere, wherever the mama cat is at the time of the birth. I'd imagine warm, safe environments would be ideal for a cat giving birth.
First mother cats never leave their kittens alone because they are still babies and don't know how to take care of themselves, usually some mother leave to get food and water and the kitties wont ever move from there possession.
The male cat doesn't take part in the raising of the kittens it really doesn't care about the kittens just the female and the sex
The best idea is to leave the cat there until the cat comes out.
If the kittens die, or are taken away by humans, it can be very saddening to the mama cat, and will take a long time to get over it. If she only loses one kitten, she will take care of her other kittens. But if its all of her kittens, then she will probably grieve herself to death. She can, actually. If she has another litter of kittens, she might abandon them. Who knows; she might even take care of them. Cats are usually predictable, but sometimes, this can be VERY UNpredictable. So, you never really know. You just have to try it and see. But I would be careful. If you were to take kittens from a mama cat, forever, then you might want to take them at six weeks or older. If you can't do six weeks or older, than do at least four weeks. If they are younger than that, you must leave them with their mama, or feed them warm milk in a bottle. I can give you more information about taking care of cats if you need it. I'll tell you on the Discussion Page.
Mother cats typically leave their kittens alone for short periods of time, ranging from a few minutes to a few hours. They may need to leave to find food, use the litter box, or take care of other needs. It is important for the mother cat to return to her kittens regularly to provide care and warmth.
I had the same experience. After several times of telling the offending mama cat "That's not your kitty.. " I gave up. I think it may be a survival instinct. I noticed that the offending mama cat wanted the larger kittens.
It is not uncommon for a mother cat to show aggression towards her kittens as they grow older. This behavior is often a natural instinct to encourage the kittens to become more independent and eventually leave the nest. The mother cat may also be feeling stressed or overwhelmed by the demands of caring for her kittens. It is important to monitor the situation and provide a safe and calm environment for both the mother cat and her kittens.
the cat usually knows when she will be done--maybe wait a couple hours