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Why would a make cat let another cat nurse off him Fake nurse they are both kittens around 3 months?
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It has been known for a very long time that when kittens are removed (weaned) from their mothers too young, they will engage in behavior that is soothing to them. When kittens nurse on their mother, they knead each side of the teat with their little paws, which enhances milk flow and augments their sucking. So, kittens may "self-parent" by suckling on another kitten (or even a dog) or suckle on their own paw pad/toes. As long as there is no irritation to the skin or paw from this behavior, it should not be an issue. This behavior will usually (but not always) decrease as they get older and be replaced with self grooming (or grooming others).
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How are the margays young taken care of?
Margay babies are usually born as single kittens. The mother gives birth in a secluded den and the kitten will nurse from the milk she produces. At about five weeks, the kittens begin to leave the den and are weaned around two months.
Is it common for a queen cat to nurse another cats kittens but not clean them?
Yes, this is quite comment to cats, as they can get closely attached to other kittens, and her instinks to tell her to feed and nurse other kittens when needed!AnswerYes it's very commen, a female cat will nurse other kittens, but wont clean them due to its particule sent that is of its birth mother! Answeryes AnswerYa, that happened to me, and my friends. It's werid they just feed them, and ot clean them. We thought she was sick, and took her to the vet, but the vet said it was normal. it is very common , you can see this in wild cats that live in big groups when a female gives birth other females will nurse her kittens and help her , it is amazing.
Can a cat that does not have kittens nurse?
A cat who has not recently had kittens cannot nurse. But if a cat just recently weaned one litter, and a new kitten is brought, she may be able to start producing milk again. It is not uncommon for a mom to accept another cat's litter--- maternal-mothering instinct is powerful.
Is it okay for a spayed mother to let her kittens nurse?
It will do no harm; usually the kittens are weaned before the mother is spayed.
What is a nanny cat?
A "nanny cat' is a queen who is already nursing a litter of kittens that she birthed and if she takes on kittens orphaned from another litter to nurture and raise with her litter, she is called the "nanny." Often mother cats will take very young kittens (under two weeks) quite readily as their own to nurse and raise.
Your cat had babies and she won't feed them what can you do to make her let them eat?
You can't make the mother cat feed the kittens. Sometimes a mother cat won't lie down to let the kittens nurse because she wants something from her owners. Has she been following you or meowing around you lately?There's another possibility that she has no milk. I strongly suggest to bring her and her kittens to a vet to see that everything is okay. For the time being, you will have to feed the kittens yourself. Use an eyedropper or a small baby bottle. Hope this helps.
What is it called when a mother feeds her kittens?
When a mother cat feeds it's kittens, the process is called, "nursing". A mother will nurse her kittens until they have the proper nourishment and are old enough to feed themselves.
When does a cat get there milk?
A cat gets there milk when they are about 19 months to a year old sometimes they don't get their milk and won't be able to feed their kittens you can get cat milk from your local cat breeder and put it in a bottle and feed to the kittens (a little at a time) a cat might get their milk younger than 19 months- 1 year old if you are not sure if your cat has milk or not take it to your vet and see what they say ( i hoped this helps!)
Does mother cats milk come back after drying up if the kittens nurse again?
yes it does
Why is koko the gorilla so smart?
because she had help from crack heads and she tried to nurse kittens
How long do baby kangaroos nurse for?
Kangaroo joeys nurse for an average of about 9 months, sometimes extending to twelve months.
How will she react to others kittens that aren't hers?
Answer: She will react in one of three ways. A: Her maternal instincts will take over and she will begin to care for and even nurse the kittens. B: She will become protective of her own kittens and try to harm the strange ones. C: She will ignore the kittens completely.
