Why do my kittens smell? Is it normal?

Question

My cat gave birth to kittens 3 weeks ago. After handling them, you are left with a really strong smell on your hands, its not like a normal "pet" smell, but very strong. We make sure we wash our hands before and after holding them, but why do they smell like this?

Answer 1

newly born kittens usually still have their mom womb smell. so dont worry its normal. Once its gets older in months time itll be gone.


Source
Used to have a stray kitten gave birth at my house.

Answer 2

yes it is normal for a kitten to smell but eventually u get used to the smell and it seems like its never there

Answer 3

Don't worry, just give em a sponge bath with a wet cloth. Check your momma too, make sure her teeth are in good health. Kittens may smell like urine also..

Answer 4

new Born's always smell, they will need worming and de-fleaing, after a few weeks they wont smell, and once they start house training.. Ti's normal

Answer 5

newborn kitten smell. defleaing and deworming? unless the mom has these things, shouldn't even be an issue. they'll smell better when they get older.

Answer 6

I have no idea ! If the seem otherwise healthy, I guess I wouldn't worry about it too much

Answer 7

They need a bath. My vet told me to use baby shampoo on my kittens when they were that age.

Answer 8

my cats were like that when very small, give them a bit longer

Answer 9

take them to the vet to be sure everything is alright with them

Answer 10

if you're really worried then talk to a vet but i think you should just leave them to settle with their mum.