My cat (meg) has a daughter (bubba). Bubba gave birth to 5 kittens yesterday, because it was her first litter she seemed to be having a little trouble. Meg seemed to sense this and began to clean bubba and the kittens, Bubba didn't seem to mind. Meg had her 3rd litter about 4 months ago...so my question is, is this normal cat behaviour or is Meg going to try and take Bubba's kittens from her.
2006-10-12 03:15:10 · 13 answers · asked by the star fairy 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
it is definetly normal behavior. most animals can sense when another animal needs help and since they are mother and daughter the mother is going to help out. you dont have to worry about her stealing the babies away. this is actually a very good sign,
2006-10-12 03:20:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, Meg is not going to try to take Bubba's kittens from her. My cat Tasha had a litter of kittens and my other cat Winowill would babysit for her when she got out of the box. I had Tasha's mate Muffin with me for a month and even he would get in with the kittens (they were his) and clean them. So in my experience, I have seen other cats who have grown up together take care of each others kittens. Tasha's only kitten that I kept had a litter and Tasha cleaned and babysit for her. Now they are all spayed.
2006-10-12 03:33:03 · answer #2 · answered by greylady 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Uh, I had the same thing happen to my cats, except it was actually the kittens' *father* who stepped in to help out because their mother was a little stupid. (Not being mean, she was just a really dumb cat. Like, low IQ. Seriously. It's just a fact.)
It's not a problem unless Bubba starts to get violent; then you'll want to keep meg away.
2006-10-12 03:22:49 · answer #3 · answered by ginevra1weasley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very normal for cats to help out with other litters, it is there instinct, Bubba wont mind at all. In fact she will probably appreciate the help.
2006-10-12 03:57:26 · answer #4 · answered by mandylynn77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purrrrfectly normal. Once one of our baby boy kittys decided to explore and fell asleep in the very back of my pots and pans cupboard. I don't remember how long he was gone but I do remember the panic everyone was in til we found him, then we couldn't stop laughing. Two of our adult male kittys reach for the door knob, scratch and look back at us as if to say "Hey! Could I get a little help here!" or if it hasn't caught push or pull the door open to get in or out. Try entertaining Miss Mischief by putting an open PAPER bag on the floor for her to play with or cut holes in the top and sides(different heights, sizes and shapes) of a cardboard box. My cats still play with these inexpensive, home made toys(some of my cats even like them better than the ones I buy(even the really expensive ones). Just remember to kitten(cat)-proof any and everything she could possibly get into. Good luck, God bless and ENJOY!
2016-03-28 06:17:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normal. I mean, it's just Grandma helping out, right? How normal is that? As Meg won't be producing milk (unless she syill is from her last batch) there shouldn't be a problem.
2006-10-12 03:18:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
awwww... I think that absolutely endearing! Meg realizes that she's grandma and is over-the-moon about her grand-kitties! I think you ought to take lots of pictures!
2006-10-12 03:46:14 · answer #7 · answered by Phoebhart 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of these answers are absolutly correct, and i can't add much ; cats are "nurturing animals". If only most humane were the same.
2006-10-12 04:08:13 · answer #8 · answered by renhoez 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She was just helping out, but I would keep an eye on it just in case.
2006-10-12 04:25:58 · answer #9 · answered by kna0831 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like the moomy is just tryin to be nice and help her baby but keep on eye on them
2006-10-12 03:43:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋