I have a 5 year old doberman, never been bred. Who, last night adopted a kitten that we were trying to bottle feed (with little success). She has started to produce milk and keeps moving the kitten to her bed. She cleans, feeds, and snuggles with it. She has even chased away our other cat who was bothering the kitten. Is this normal, or harmful to the kitten in any way.
2006-10-04 12:00:14 · 15 answers · asked by -just me- 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
its very normal your dog wants to be a mother just make sure the dob does not lay on her id continue bottle feeding the kitten as the dog may not produce enough milk also add calcium pills to your dogs diet ^ Good luck
2006-10-04 12:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perfectly normal...just the maternal instincts kicking in. Just like if we (usually women, but men also) see a small child looking lost, we would probably help them and try to calm them down...even if we hadn't had a child necessarily. The milk producing part seems weird, but it's fine since the kitten seems to be comfortable and the dog is treating her nicely.
2006-10-04 12:07:25 · answer #2 · answered by answers 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen a cat feed puppies and a raccoon before so I am sure that your dog can lactate and feed these puppies, thank goodness!! Other wise you guys would have major job on your hands!! She sounds very sweet and motherly. =0) I would assume the past breeding of her was a mistake, if she is fixed she could be around a lot longer to lavish her motherly affection on you and your family!! Good luck!
2016-03-27 05:09:54 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is completely normal this is just the dog showing compassion like a mother adopting a child. Dont worry the same thing happened with my boston mastiff. I asked the vet and they said it was ok.
2006-10-04 12:11:05 · answer #4 · answered by Chris G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a cat that adopted a bunnie it was funny to see. i knew this dog that adopted a calf i hand feed it and the dog would lick it and sit with it and worry over it. but it will not hurt any thing and the kitten will be fine.
2006-10-04 12:08:03 · answer #5 · answered by jackie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, our dog did. the kitten came out fine and our dog always went around and made sure it wasn't getting into trouble. Just like a mom, they even slept together it was so cute.
2006-10-04 12:25:27 · answer #6 · answered by tranquility 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Funny as it may seem I have heard that if you suck enough something will come out. Seriously. Did you watch the hand that rocks the cradle. A baby latched onto some other woman
2006-10-04 12:12:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont know if that falls under Normal in Animal Science, I beleive thats just one of the miracles of Nature!
2006-10-04 12:13:06 · answer #8 · answered by Alicia Goins 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard of lots of motherly dogs who will foster just about any young animal... sheep, goats, piglets, kittens, even fawns.
2006-10-04 12:04:13 · answer #9 · answered by Eloise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes is can happen, the kitten needs some extra nutrients in it food you might want to supliment with kitten formula
2006-10-04 12:02:22 · answer #10 · answered by serenity_may 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋