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Yes, most cats will. In fact, a lot of placental mammals will eat the placenta just after the offspring is born. This gives the mother extra nutrients she greatly needs after giving birth, but also to get rid of the evidence and smell as to not attract predators.

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Did you hurt the mom cat by throwing away kitten placentas?

Not really. The mother cat will usually eat the kitten placentas and will, as a result, get back a small amount of the protein she has expended in creating the kittens. But there is nothing special about the placentas, and depriving the mother cat of them will not hurt her.


What is a male kitten called?

A male kitten is called a "tomcat" or simply a "cat."


Do cats have a placenta?

Placenta comes out after each kitten.


Will a male cat chew up a kitten 5 weeks old leaving only bones?

It is very unlikely for a male cat to chew up a kitten and leave only bones. Cats may exhibit aggressive behavior towards kittens, but consuming a kitten to that extent is not a typical behavior for domestic cats. If you suspect foul play, it is best to consult a veterinarian for a proper investigation.


Can adult cats eat kitten food?

Yes, of course. The nutritional needs of an adult cat and a kitten are the same, its just the amounts that should be fed to an adult or kitten that are different. For the most part, kitten and adult food from the same brand are the same, or at the very least, very similar in terms of ingredients and nutrients. The biggest difference between the two is usually texture. Kitten food is usually softer in texture or has smaller pieces. Dry adult food pieces may be too big for a small kitten, but wet food can easily be mashed up in order to be eaten more easily. Some premium cat food brands are suitable for both adults and kittens and do not offer a "kitten" range.

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Did you hurt the mom cat by throwing away kitten placentas?

Not really. The mother cat will usually eat the kitten placentas and will, as a result, get back a small amount of the protein she has expended in creating the kittens. But there is nothing special about the placentas, and depriving the mother cat of them will not hurt her.


Why the cats eat their kitten?

They do not eat kittens.


Do mother cats eat their kitten if they die?

Of course not.


How many placentas do dogs have?

Dog puppies have their own placentas. If the litter is 4 pups, then there will be 4 placentas (afterbirths).


Do baby cats just eat cat food?

Not really, they eat kitten food, you can buy it at vet centers or at the average supermaarket... :D


What baby cat eat?

Baby cats don't eat because they can't open their mouth yet


How does a cat and a kitten survive?

They eat, drink and shelter in places like trees and bushes unless they are house cats.


How are cats formed?

cats are formed by the two cats breeding to get a kitten.


Can cats have puppies?

ummm no! cats are cats dogs are dogs. cat+ cat = kitten. a cat ,may have a kitten tha looks like a puppy but its not.


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


What is the young cat?

Young cats are called kittens.


Why do male cats eat kitten brains?

Male cats eat kitten brains because the male when in mating season will have a craving for more nutrients then nessesary and if a male comes across a female in heat after giving birth to a litter the male will then proceed to devour the kittens and then eat the brains as a way of getting more nutrients to elevate his testostoron levels