My pregnant cat is stressed and hitting her older kittens. Why?

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Is it normal for a mother cat to be protective of her new borns from their other siblings ( 4 months old) She didn't deliver yet but she hits her kittens and make stressed noises if they come close to keep them away. Pet's info: Cat | Himalayan | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 10 months old

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Yes, it is normal of a mother cat to be protective of her unborn kittens. I would keep her previous litter away from her until after her new litter is at least six weeks of age when they start weaning.

My pregnant cat is stressed and hitting her older kittens. Why?

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