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How many kittens will a mother cat raise?
That I know of, between 4-8. But sometimes if the mother cat is thin or smaller than she should be she might give birth to less kittens and you never know how many kittens she might have. Some cats only have one kitten while others have 5 or something.
Is it common that a mother cat would kill and eat her kittens?
only if a human touches the kittens right after they are born this is not entirelt true, for unknown reasons cats eat their kittens as well, it is said that cats can sence if their kittens are ill and will eat the sick ones
Why would your cat kill and eat her kittens when they were about 2 weeks?
Some mother cats do this for many reasons, sometimes it's because the kittens are ill/deformed... or if someone has been handling the kittens and then the mother can smell their scent on them In both cases it is natural instinct. If the mother cat smells quite different scent in her kittens, she may think kill them for protection. If the kittens are ill/deformed, she also eats them before they die and bring diseases to the rest of kittens. Also dying kittens or dead kitten corpse marks the smell for the predators to notice where she lives.
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.
Will a cat neglect kittens if touched by humans?
You can touch the kittenI wouldn't think so, as the cat around my house just had kittens and I held them from day one. Just be very cautious and respect that they are new babies, No. A cant willnot neglect kittens handled by humans and it will not make the kittens eyes sore, either. Kittens handled by humans lovingly, will most likely make nicer pets.Naomi Babcock :as long as the mother is your cat i can tell you there won't be any problems. all three times I've had a mother cat with kittens i touched, pet, and held them from day one.In fact, with my last cat, i had to help her break open the birth sacks, poor girl was too tired.if the mother cat belongs to you, she knows your scent and your taste (yes, she tastes you when she cleans herself after you pet her) and she will not have any bad response to this smell and taste being on her babies
How much help does a mother cat need with her kittens?
why?
Do male cats help raise kittens?
Male cats do not typically help raise kittens. In most cases, the mother cat is responsible for caring for and raising the kittens on her own.
Why does the mother cat hiss at her kittens?
The mother cat hisses at her kittens to establish boundaries, discipline them, or protect them from perceived threats.
Why does my cat bite her kittens when cleaning them?
Cats may bite their kittens while cleaning them as a way to stimulate their breathing and help them eliminate waste. This behavior is instinctual and helps the mother cat care for her kittens.
Why does a mother cat sometimes exhibit the behavior of biting her kittens?
A mother cat may bite her kittens as a way to discipline them or teach them boundaries. This behavior is a natural part of the mother cat's role in raising and caring for her kittens.
Will a mother cat abandon her grown-up daughter-cat if she has another litter of kittens?
no they help them take care of the young
Why does a mother cat growl at her kittens?
A mother cat may growl at her kittens to establish dominance, discipline them, or protect them from perceived threats.
Why does a mother cat hiss at her kittens?
A mother cat may hiss at her kittens to establish boundaries, discipline them, or protect them from perceived threats.
Can kittens nurse after their mother is spayed?
Yes, kittens can nurse after their mother is spayed. Spaying does not affect a mother cat's ability to nurse her kittens.
How many kittens will a mother cat raise?
That I know of, between 4-8. But sometimes if the mother cat is thin or smaller than she should be she might give birth to less kittens and you never know how many kittens she might have. Some cats only have one kitten while others have 5 or something.
Will a mother cat remember her kittens?
Yes, a mother cat is likely to remember her kittens, as they form a strong bond during the early stages of their lives. This bond is important for the mother to care for and protect her kittens.
Is it common that a mother cat would kill and eat her kittens?
only if a human touches the kittens right after they are born this is not entirelt true, for unknown reasons cats eat their kittens as well, it is said that cats can sence if their kittens are ill and will eat the sick ones
