My new mom cat isn't eating and leaving kittens alone. Is it normal?

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menace had 6 kittens five days ago but she is leaving them for five hours at a time. she is not eating any food just drinking water. is this normal. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old

Rebecca, DVM · Accepted Answer

Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If Menace is not eating, she needs to see a veterinarian asap. I recommend taking her and the kittens to be evaluated. She may not be producing enough milk which could lead to dehydration or malnutrition of the kittens. The vet can assess why Menace isn't eating and make recommendations if the kittens should be bottle raised or are ok to stay with their mom. Good luck, I hope she's better quickly.

My new mom cat isn't eating and leaving kittens alone. Is it normal?

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