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While cats are not normally killed and eaten by raccoons, it does happen occasionally. The kittens were probably the target of the raccoons as they are about the size of their normal prey. The mother cat was in the way so they killed her, also.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 8y agoNormally, raccoons rarely would attack a cat, especially an adult. If food is scarce, however, this could change. Baby kittens are about the size of many animals eaten by raccoons and would be the main target for a hungry animal.
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Most of the time, Raccoons are aggressive; even on humans, there are times that raccoons attack us in a surprise attack. You can better check your property if you have raccoons in your home, garage, or attic. Contact The Critter Guy to remove it for your and your pet's safety.
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∙ 8y agoRaccoons rarely attack adult cats. However, if kittens are not protected they become an easy target for raccoons.
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∙ 11y agoyaa ! they're terribly viscious.
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Do raccoons kill cats for food?
In a word, YES. Raccoons are much more formidable predators than most realize. But, they're lazy. I put out a cup of high quality dog food (30+ years training K9s and War Dogs) and fresh water at twilight and they prefer that to killing and eating our barn cats.
Why do raccoons kill their babies?
This would be very rare. Perhaps the mother is not experienced with the care of babies, she is stressed, she is sick or the babies have defects that will not allow them to survive in the wild.
Why would a pack of raccoons attack a domestic animal?
Racoons are natural born hunters. The smell of domestic animal blood is more appealing than non-domestic animal blood. They also do not have advanced motary skills and cannot supress their urges. THAT IS TRUE!!!!!!!!!
Why do raccoons travel in packs?
Raccoons generally do not travel in packs. A mother will travel with her offspring to teach them how to forage for food.
How often does she eat when looking after kittens?
A mother cat should always have plenty of food near by when she is nursing her kittens, she will eat as much as she needs.
Will raccoons attack chickens?
Roosters will attack anything or anybody they consider as a threat to their leadership. However, it is unlikely that a rooster would be dumb enough to attack a raccoon as raccoons consider chickens to be an excellent food source.
What about care of mother and kittens after kittens are born?
just leave the mother and the kittens leave fresh water and food out for her. don't touch the kittens until the kittens can walk at least or if the mother cat trusts you and doesn't get mad and start hissing, you can probably play with the kittens at an earlier time. When the kittens get older only leave water and they will start to drink it. Never give milk to kittens when they are still small because they sometimes have an allergic reaction that could possibly kill them. hope this helps.
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.
What do you feed your pet kittens?
Up to at least 3 weeks, they should only get mother's milk or formula. After that they can start getting soft food labeled for kittens.
Do kittens have worms when they are born?
If the mother has worms, her kittens can have worms. Eggs from fleas can be in the mother's fur. When kittens nurse, they can swallow an egg. In the intestines, the egg grows into the worm. The worm then ingests nutrients from the kitten's food intake, so the kitty becomes malnourished.
How do you care for a foster mother cat and kittens?
The mother does most of the work. She will nurse them and litter box train them. Don't handle kittens if they are nursing. Make sure the mother always has water and high quality food close by and give her a lot of love!
What helps a mother cat produce milk for her kittens?
Cats nurse kittens until the kittens are about four or five weeks old. At this age, kittens begin to wean and are able to eat soft kitten food. The mother cat's teets will dry and retract slightly. The only true way to tell if a cat is still nursing kittens is through observation.
