Is it normal for a mother cat to act mean to her 3-month-old kittens?

Question

hi! so i have 5 kittens (which are around 3 months old) and their mother suddenly acted a bit mean towards them recently like you'll see them playing sometimes but you'll also see her growling at them later on. it kinda seems like she's pushing them away but not really so i'm pretty confused,, is this normal? or is it just part of the play? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is normal. She is telling them that she taught them everything they know and now it is time to leave and be adults. She is basically weaning them. So let her deal with it. You can try to find homes for the kittens now. They do not need their mother anymore. It is also possible that Oreo is pregnant again and ready to have new kittens and therefore decided that it is time for the older kittens to go.

Is it normal for a mother cat to act mean to her 3-month-old kittens?

Most Helpful Answer

Related Questions

Why is my new pet biting? Is she stressed or scared in her new home?

My robo hamster is limp, bleeding, and collapsed. Is it wet tail?

Is my pet's occasional sneezing and eye crust a URI symptom?

My hamster is suddenly bloated, angry, and biting. What should I do?

My new pet is squirmy when I hold her. How do I make her comfortable?

Dog licking paws, fur loss, and jaw wound: Could it be allergies?

Share