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How soon after having kittens can a female cat go into heat if she is still nursing the kittens?
This depends on the Queen. Some cats will be back on heat immediately after and others will not come back on call for weeks afterwards. This is why it is ideal to spay the mother cat as soon as the kittens are weaned, or kept indoors and away from any male cats to prevent her getting pregnant immediately afterwards. It is cruel and detrimental to the female's health if she is allowed to carry another litter straight after the last one; she would have no chance of resting and recovering from the last litter. A queen will need "time off" to get her weight and strength back up
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Should a really thin cat be taken from her nursing kittens?
No, the kittens need all the milk they can get. Just feed her better food and help her not be so thin. You can help by nursing the kittens yourself as well at intervals if they are still hungry, but the kittens should NOT be separated from their mother, especially when you can help them.
Can you give your kittens skin milk?
If it is very young and is still nursing then PLEASE DONT DO IT. The kittens will want to drink that instead and stop nursing from their mother, therefore dying from lackof nutrients. If the mother is dead, then buy a substitute. If the kittens have stopped nursing, I still wouldn't let them drink it until they are three months old because it is hard for them to digest it at such a young age. Hope this helps:)
At 16 weeks, are kittens still nursing or should they be weaned by then?
Kittens are typically weaned by 8 weeks of age, so by 16 weeks old, they should no longer be nursing and should be eating solid food.
Is it all right for a female cat to have catnip if she is still feeding her kittens?
no
If your cat had kittens 6 weeks ago are they meant to lose weight?
Kittens no and mother of the kittens no. The Cat should way more than usual because she is still nursing her kittens so the kittens can gain weight and grow :) Hope your new additions arent too much of a handfull
There are four baby kittens in the window well but the mom hasent been seen. What to do. Can someone please give advice?
Even though the mother has not been seen she is lurking somewhere nearby. queens often leave kittens unattended to find food. also, if the kittens are young there is a good chance they are still nursing, i watch animal cops and have seen this kind of thing before. do NOT move the kittens, the cops removed the kittens no one had seen their mother, well the nursing queen arrived just as they were leaving with the kittens, the female ran away and never came back, so they found the 6 day old kittens a new momma with fresher milk, your unseen momma cat is somewhere nearby and remember DON'T move the kittens.
Are kittens that are still nursing adoptable?
no you cant because being adopted would mean that the kittens wouldn't have a mother to eat from. Well actually it depends on their age a proper age to adopt them out is 8-10 weeks old.
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.
If a cat gets spayed will it stop feeding its kittens?
No, spaying a cat will not stop her from feeding her kittens. After a spay surgery, a cat may still lactate for a short period, but she will naturally stop producing milk once she is no longer nursing her kittens.
How long until a female goes back into heat after her first litter?
This usually depends on how old the kittens are and the individual mother cat. Usually a female cat will come back into season after her current kittens are weaned. However, some cats' cycles can start again when her kittens are still very young, and some will not come into heat again for many months after the kittens are weaned.
How can you tell if a cat having kittens still has kittens inside?
You can tell if a cat still has kittens inside by observing her behavior and physical signs. If she continues to exhibit signs of labor, such as nesting, restlessness, or vocalizations, it may indicate that more kittens are on the way. Additionally, if her abdomen still appears large and tense after delivering some kittens, it could suggest that there are more remaining. It's important to monitor her closely and consult a veterinarian if you have concerns.
At what age does a mother cat lose interest in her kittens?
A mother cat typically loses interest in her kittens once they are able to care for themselves and are weaned, which is around 8-12 weeks of age. At this point, the kittens become more independent and the mother may start to distance herself from them.
