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Pregnant cat aggressive to older kittens. Will she change after birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

furball is pregnant again but this time is growling and aggressive to her previous offspring. will behaviour change after she has given birth*-

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on October 1st, 2018

She is likely to become more protective when the new born kittens arrive and it is unlikely she will become more accepting of the older kittens at this stage. Ensure she has a quiet area to have the new kittens undisturbed y other cats (including her previous offspring)

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