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My cat had new kittens but won't feed them, preferring older ones?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

My cat gave its second litter today but she wont feed them or stay with them instead she goes to the older ones

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on January 21st, 2019

Try putting Blacky in her own room with the newborn kittens, and keeping her completely separated from the older kittens. Make sure she has a litter box, food, and water in that room. Hopefully that will allow her to focus only on the newborn kittens. Best of luck.

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