I've just got a 15 month old female cat, and a week later i got a 2 month old kitten. The cat left her litter of kittens 4 weeks ago, and this kitten isn't hers. I had her spayed last week. The two of them are always play fighting, and she's always cleaning him. last night, she was cleaning him, and he started licking her tummy. when i looked, he was feeding from her nipples (two of them had come right out!). i thought she would have dried up by now. I'm worried that this may confuse millies body, as she's had the op, but is continuing to produce milk. should i allow them to do this or is it not safe?
2006-10-21 21:21:31 · 20 answers · asked by Mich 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
It wont hurt your cat at all, if anything, the kitten will be accepted as her own. Just let it run its course if you may, and it will be okay!
2006-10-21 22:31:45 · answer #1 · answered by llsoinlovell 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly fine! Despite the operation she still had some milk, and it's good that the kitten drinks this! He'll get good nutrients and they will bond in a way that will be very special and adorable to watch grow! Don't stop it, unless otherwise told by your vet. I suggest you do just call the office up and explain the situation. They should be able to tell you over the phone if it's ok or not. =)
I don't see anything wrong here though, so just give them all the love you normally would!
2006-10-22 06:49:29 · answer #2 · answered by xxxdarksakuraxxx 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take her back to the vet asap as she will stay in the hormonal state she is in, now that she has been neutered. she may need meds to dry up as she is at risk of mastits. also feeding kittens takes a lot out of a cat - she will be giving all her best neutrients to him and she needs them to heal after a major op. Give him some kitten replacer milk if he still wants milk insted.
2006-10-22 14:56:38 · answer #3 · answered by squishthefishies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats can breast-feed their little even half a year after they are born. The beauty of cats is that they take excellent care of themselves. If she couldn't feed the kitten, she'd turn it away herself, obviously she likes it enough and can take care of it, so I'd be happy for all of them right about now!
Good luck!
2006-10-22 04:32:29 · answer #4 · answered by Derek K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After one or two weeks wean her from the milk and give her kitten food then amonth later give her solid foods.
2006-10-22 11:33:58 · answer #5 · answered by sonic h 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let the kitten feed. I had dogs which done the same thing! no harm to be done.
2006-10-24 15:24:44 · answer #6 · answered by bebishenron 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Relax. Let the little guy get a little titty.
I know I'll get heavily downvoted for that. :-)
A little milk never hurt anyone...(nor the cat providing it).
2006-10-22 04:27:24 · answer #7 · answered by Edward 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Michelle
You are worring to much, Let the two of them get on with it and soon they will bond
Good Luck
2006-10-22 11:28:03 · answer #8 · answered by chass_lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is perfectly safe, how nice to hear your cats are bonding
2006-10-23 15:36:29 · answer #9 · answered by Candy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its fine honey, don't worry, they will bond and be friends for life now & the older cat is just doing what comes naturally......looking after babies, let them be, they will be perfectly okay
2006-10-22 04:28:12 · answer #10 · answered by Denise W 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋