Should I separate my pregnant cat from her nursing older kitten?

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My cat is very close to giving birth. she has been acting strangely and has been licking and even breastfeeding her previous offspring which is over 3 months old. Should i separate them or keep him with her as she gets concerned every time i put him away from her. p.s in her previous pregnancy she lost many offspring and might have been psychologically traumatized. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Pregnancy can be a very stressful time for animals, and it may be hard for your cat to be separate from her previous offspring. However, my recommendation would be to separate him from her so that he cannot suckle/breastfeed from her before her kittens are born. The milk produced at the beginning of lactation is very antibody-rich and important for the brand new kittens to ingest. There is also the possibility that the previous offspring could out-compete the brand new kittens for nipples if they are left together. The new kittens will need the most care and nutrition from the very beginning, and if he is allowed to suckle from the mom, the newest kittens may not get all of the nutrition they need. I hope this is helpful!

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