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Can a pregnant cat care for another kitten and make milk for it?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed

Can my pregnant cat take care of her sister’s kitten? My cat had too many kittens and is not a good mom, so cpuld I introduce the kitten to the pregnant cat? I don’t know if a pregnant cat produces milk or not.

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on March 16th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I wouldn't introduce the kittens to the pregnant cat until her kittens are born. Most cats do not produce milk until 1-7 days before birth and it wouldn't be enough. I would bottle feed the other cats kittens until the others are born. I hope this helps!

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