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I own a mother cat and 1 kitten, but the mother cat isn't the parent of the kitten, she adopted her in, along with three other kittens a month ago. What elder cats do is pretty much unknown, they are solitary animals, mostly keeping to themselves, which can be stressful to the owners. Anyways, it kind of depends on... if she is an outdoor cat? or and indoor all the time? If she was both then she may have been confused on what came out of her, and rejected the kittens, or was stressed about the constant attention they need. If outdoor strictly, then she may have wnted to get away for a while and wandered too far winding up lost, and then found by a REALLY nice couple of people, or family with cats. If indoor, she may have been wanting to explore the outdoor world very badly, not knowing whats out there, so she runs out the door her first chance, and since no one else may know she is your cat they might have kept her not bothering to send out "Found Cat" forms. But I really hope you can find her, ask around in your neighborhood, if no one speaks up, then hope for the best and pray for her safety, or her safe return home.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoNormally a mother cat doesn't separate from her kittens. But if she does, it's possible that the kitten/kitten's are deformed, or mentally challenged, or there is something wrong with them.
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∙ 13y agoIf a mother leaves its week old kitten, its because the kitten has been touched and has human scent on it.
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Can a female dog be neutered one week after she's given birth?
Not until after the kittens have been weaned. This is due to the spay procedure can interfere with the mother's milk supply, and the mother will likely be too sore to nurse properly. Kittens are usually fully weaned around 8 to 12 weeks old. Some cats can come back into heat during this time, so be sure the mother does not have access outside before she is spayed.
Is there any danger that a cats pregnant immediately after having kittens?
Yes it is possible for a cat to become pregnant again just after it has kittens. the person I got my cats off the mother got pregnant again with in about a week so yes it is possible. However, this causes a great strain on the mother as she will not have time to properly recuperate from her last litter. This could cause potential danger to the mother and the next litter of kittens.
Your cat had kittens outside what do you do?
It is best to bring the cat and her kittens inside the house to protect her from temperature extremes and other animals. Newborn kittens can't regulate their body temperature and they need to be in a warm room (75 degrees, ideally) without drafts. A box that you cut a hole in lined with blankets or old towels will make a comfortable nursing nest for the mother cat and her babies. The box should be placed in a dark or dimly lit room that doesn't get lots of foot traffic - a closet would be good as long as the mother has access to a litter box and food and water. The kittens should be left alone with their mother for the first week, as they need to nurse almost round the clock. The kittens shouldn't be handled at all in the first week or the mother may get too stressed from having her nest disturbed.
What animal wails?
When a mother cat is separated from her kittens she will have a lamenting cry. This cry will last for approximately one week.
How do cats look after their young?
A mother cat provides her kittens with food, protection and warmth. Newborn kittens are born deaf, blind, toothless and unable to stand and remain so for the first week or two of their lives. Once the kittens find their feet, they will start to play and explore their surroundings, but will stay close to their mother. Kittens will often run to their mother's side if she calls. Wild, and even domestic cats will move her kittens elsewhere if she feels the nest is not safe, or feels she does not want to draw attention to potential predators who would otherwise pick up the scent of the kittens. When the kittens are around six weeks old, they will start to take interest in their mother's food. The mother will often bring soft cat food, or if in the wild, dead prey to her offspring to eat. In a wild environment, a mother cat will eventually bring alive animals to her kittens so they can learn and practise how to hunt and kill for themselves.
Where do six week old kittens originate?
The mother cat gives birth to the kittens.
Do four week old kittens still need milk?
Kittens need their mother's milk for at least 8 weeks.The answer to your question is yes.
What happens to newborn kittens if they are abandoned by their mother?
When kittens are old enough to leave their mother or pass away, the mother cat will cry and mourn her loss. The mother cat will cry for her baby for approximately one week.
Why did the cat move her 1 week old kittens from the corner of the closet into the baby's playpen?
She felt that her kittens would be safer there.
Do cats look after their young?
A mother cat provides her kittens with food, protection and warmth. Newborn kittens are born deaf, blind, toothless and unable to stand and remain so for the first week or two of their lives. Once the kittens find their feet, they will start to play and explore their surroundings, but will stay close to their mother. Kittens will often run to their mother's side if she calls. Wild, and even domestic cats will move her kittens elsewhere if she feels the nest is not safe, or feels she does not want to draw attention to potential predators who would otherwise pick up the scent of the kittens. When the kittens are around six weeks old, they will start to take interest in their mother's food. The mother will often bring soft cat food, or if in the wild, dead prey to her offspring to eat. In a wild environment, a mother cat will eventually bring alive animals to her kittens so they can learn and practise how to hunt and kill for themselves.
When do kittens see?
After about a week.
Can kittens live on the mother cats milk only for ten weeks?
Most kittens wean well before 10 weeks of age. Some kittens start to take an interest in their mother's food around 4-6 weeks, although some can take longer. Weaning is a gradual process and often takes several weeks. However, a healthy 10-week old kitten should not be on the mother's milk alone; by this age the kittens need extra sustenance and nutrients. The majority of the time, kittens are fully weaned from mother's milk and can be taken from their mother around 12 weeks.
Can a female dog be neutered one week after she's given birth?
Not until after the kittens have been weaned. This is due to the spay procedure can interfere with the mother's milk supply, and the mother will likely be too sore to nurse properly. Kittens are usually fully weaned around 8 to 12 weeks old. Some cats can come back into heat during this time, so be sure the mother does not have access outside before she is spayed.
Why is one of our 11 week old kittens not eating with the other 2 he still wants to drink his mother's milk?
He'll do it as long as mother allows. As long as he is not losing weight, let the mother decide.
Is there any danger that a cats pregnant immediately after having kittens?
Yes it is possible for a cat to become pregnant again just after it has kittens. the person I got my cats off the mother got pregnant again with in about a week so yes it is possible. However, this causes a great strain on the mother as she will not have time to properly recuperate from her last litter. This could cause potential danger to the mother and the next litter of kittens.
Your cat had kittens outside what do you do?
It is best to bring the cat and her kittens inside the house to protect her from temperature extremes and other animals. Newborn kittens can't regulate their body temperature and they need to be in a warm room (75 degrees, ideally) without drafts. A box that you cut a hole in lined with blankets or old towels will make a comfortable nursing nest for the mother cat and her babies. The box should be placed in a dark or dimly lit room that doesn't get lots of foot traffic - a closet would be good as long as the mother has access to a litter box and food and water. The kittens should be left alone with their mother for the first week, as they need to nurse almost round the clock. The kittens shouldn't be handled at all in the first week or the mother may get too stressed from having her nest disturbed.
What animal wails?
When a mother cat is separated from her kittens she will have a lamenting cry. This cry will last for approximately one week.
