My new mom cat is biting and screaming at her kittens. Is this normal?

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My cat gave birth Thursday morning at 3am and now a few times a day when her and the kittens are laying together she suddenly starts screaming and getting up and then biting her kittens and laying on them . Seem like it's in a vicious way the kittens cry. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

Some cats are somewhat rough and vocal with their kittens. As long as the kittens appear to be nursing regularly, are snuggled up together or close with mom, and are not in any sort of weak condition, I would not remove them from their mother's care. Obviously monitor the situation carefully. If you start seeing any sort of serious marks or wounds on the kittens, you will know for sure that she isn't just moving them. If you need to separate them you will have to institute a bottle feeding schedule, keep them warm, and stimulate their bowels / urine. If this is required, you can certainly repost and we can walk you through how to safely accomplish this. Best of luck!

My new mom cat is biting and screaming at her kittens. Is this normal?

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