Why is my spayed cat hitting her kittens? Will neutering them help?

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I have a spayed cat that has a month that has distanced her kittens. She keeps hiting them. We intend to keep both boys and her and dont know what to do. Dont even have such a space to keep them from interacting. Im really stressed about this situation and wanted to ask that if we neuter the boys will this situation calm down? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Shaneez Wallani, DVM · Accepted Answer

It is possible that Piçole is exhibiting signs of stress in her home environment, but there are many things that you can do to help alleviate stress and help her feel better. Start by having her seen by your veterinarian to help rule out medical causes for her behaviour. If no medical issues are noted, you may need to try some adjustments so you can help keep your home a fun and comfortable place for Piçole. Cats need at least one litterbox per cat plus one extra to help reduce stress associated with the litterbox. They should be placed in separate rooms, away from the food and water bowls, must be scooped at least daily (preferably multiple times a day)and washed out at least weekly with a mild soap, followed by thorough rinsing. Cats need a lot of space to explore, but keeping them indoors is much safer than letting them outside, due to the risk of injury from cars, wildlife, other animals, etc. The key is providing space (particularly vertical space for climbing, such as cat trees, ledges, and the like) inside the home. Visit http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=T&C=33&S=2 , healthcareforpets.com and https://indoorpet.osu.edu// for tips on stress reduction. Also look into Feliway, a synthetic pheromone that is available in a diffuser and spray form that promotes calm feelings in cats http://www.feliway.com , and Feliway Friends, a pheromone that helps cats get along with each other. I definitely recommend talking to your vet about having the boys neutered, as this can help prevent and/ or reduce many behavioural issues.

Why is my spayed cat hitting her kittens? Will neutering them help?

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