Why does my neutered male cat nurture stuffed animals like babies?

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I was just wondering if you could offer some insight into whats going on in my boys head. Before we could afford to get the cats fixed, pugsly got minnie pregnant twice. Both times he was an amazing daddy, helping momma with the babies. That was about 3 years ago. Lately hes been stealing my kids little stuffies and taking care of them like babies. I think he wants to be a daddy again. Most males have nothing to do with the babies. Why is my boy so desperate to be a daddy again? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Male | neutered | 4 years and 10 months old | 19 lbs

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Some cats are just very loving and social. If he's now neutered he's likely not feeling the "urge" to be a father, but it could be that he just still likes cuddling and snuggling stuffed animals or even pets. If he really likes kittens or baby animals, looking into becoming a foster family for litters of kittens at your local shelter may help with his urge to nurture while helping give care to a litter until they can find a forever home. As long as he isn't being destructive or doesn't seem stressed out by it, I wouldn't be too worried. But if he seems stressed, painful or has any signs of illness, a vet checkup to rule out any issues is always a good idea.

Why does my neutered male cat nurture stuffed animals like babies?

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