Should I separate my pregnant cat from other cats?

If she is already pregnant, she likely will not receive him if he makes advances. They should be separated as her due date approaches and definitely after the litter is born. Consider having the male neutered as soon as you can and the female spayed after the litter is weaned to prevent accidental or unwanted litters.

Why is my cat hissing at my other cats babies?

Feeling unsettled can cause your pets to react by hissing and showing other signs of aggression. Keep their schedule as close as possible to their usual routine, so that the only change they are experiencing is the new kitten. Your kitties will feel a lot better when they feel in control of their own environment.

Will a cat take care of other cats kittens?

While thats possible, theres a more likely reason: “In the wild, two queens [mother cats] may nest together and protect and suckle each others litters while one queen hunts or moves the kittens.” So cats are used to “babysitting” other kittens and will often accept a baby of another species.

How long does it take for a cat to stop hissing at kittens?

Most of the time it just takes a few weeks to a month or two. I’ve had situations where the establish cat hissed at the new kitten until it was a year or two old, however. It depends on the personalities of the cats and their early upbringing. In most cases these things work themselves out fairly quickly.

Does a cat’s personality change after having kittens?

Your normally docile, fun-loving cat, will seem to change into an aggressive feline in its first days of motherhood. This is normal behavior after cats giving birth. She will rush to defend and protect her newborn kittens, and does not understand that you also have their best interests at heart.

Will a mother cat adopt other kittens?

If they have their own kittens, then yes, they definitely will. The reason is because maternal instincts are way too strong that any small cute thing will be adopted. Yes, one time a mother and daughter cat had kittens a few days apart. The mother cat got into the box, the kittens could nurse off either mom cat.

How far apart can a cat have kittens?

Intervals between kittens are variable, from as little as 10 minutes to up to an hour in the average case. While cats usually have an average of four kittens in each litter, this can range from one to 12 kittens.

Can a cat get pregnant 4 weeks after giving birth?

You may have heard that female cats cannot get pregnant as long as they are still nursing kittens. Unfortunately, this not true. Most cats will have an estrus cycle (heat cycle) about 4 weeks after weaning their kittens if it is still the breeding season.