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This is very sad but can happen. Sometimes the mother thinks that the kitten does not belong to her, or she doesn't want it, in some cases this is even because they are so hungry they will eat anything. If the kittens die of weakness/illness the cat may eat it as it is nutritious, just as they will sometimes eat the placenta/afterbirth. If this continues to happen, you may want to consider getting the mother neutered.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoShe may have suffered a feline form of post-natal depression, if she was a first-time mum she may have been scared and just couldn't cope. Ask your vet for a clearer explanation. This really shouldn't happen though. If the mother didn't like her kittens, then she might have eaten them to get rid of them. It's rather odd behaviour.
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∙ 12y agoThis really shouldn't happen. If the mother didnt like her kittens, then she might have eaten them to get rid of them. That is a strange way to get rid of her kittens, but she really wanted them gone. Sometimes a mother cat would take her kittens in the middle of the rode, and get rid of them that way.
Dont listen to any of the above...
A mother cat will eat or neglect a cat because they have a way of knowing when their kitten is in pain or is sick
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∙ 12y agoCats act on instinct, as animals do, and this is one of those instinctual responses. If a mother cat senses something wrong with her kittens, e.g. an they are ill/deformed and in danger, she may eat them.
A cat can also react this way if she is stressed and unable to cope with having kittens. It is also said that if there is a strange scent (e.g. a human's scent) on the kitten, then the mother may reject or kill a kitten for that too, though I'm cynical this would be the ONLY reason, especially if it were a domesticated house cat.
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∙ 13y agoCats are carnivores they will eat a human if they are starving. It's been documented in the news many times when the owner has passed away and the cat chewed on them.
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∙ 13y agoA mother cat will eat there kitten because they have a way of knowing when they are sick or in pain and will take them out of their misery.
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∙ 13y agoIt might have been because the cat was stressed or the kitten was threatening the mother cats health.
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∙ 10y agothat is very strange generally because it might be dead or because she was just hungry so make sure to feed her:)
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Do wild cat eat other cat's kitten?
No because it is from the same family.
Is it possible for a cat to eat another cat?
Well its not likely that a domestic cat will eat another domestic cat. Only wild big cats will eat other cats domestic or wild.Read more: What_happens_if_a_cat_eats_another_cat
Why do cat eat kittens?
They only eat their kittens if there has been a dead kitten around so it will taste their blood and get used to it, it then becomes a habit.
Why would a mother cat after 5 weeks eat a baby?
Because the kitten is unhealthy. Feel sorry for u that your cat has eaten her kitten :(
Is it ok for a kitten to eat cat litter?
No , of course not - it's not food .
Could a cat have only one kitten?
Yes.
What do puppies eat on RuneScape?
That depends on the pet. For example, a kitten/cat eats fish.That depends on the pet. For example, a kitten/cat eats fish.That depends on the pet. For example, a kitten/cat eats fish.That depends on the pet. For example, a kitten/cat eats fish.
This is the first time your cat had her kitten and she only had one?
I dont quite know what you are asking but it is unusual for a cat to just have one kitten, however its not uncommon
What is a kitten?
A kitten is a small mammal that is the offspring of an adult cat.
Kitten or cub what is a baby cat?
lol
Has anybody had a cat who gave birth to only one kitten?
A cat can give birth to as few as one kitten to as many as 14, though the average litter size is around 4-5. Many different factors can go into why your cat only gave birth to one kitten.
What happens if ferret eat cat food?
A ferret can eat cat food, but not as a main source. They should be eating food made especially for ferrets only. A high quality kitten food can be a second source of food for ferrets.
