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My cat had kittens. Should I play with her to stop chewing?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 5 months old | 3 lbs

Should I play with my cat even after she has had kittens? My cat keeps chewing the big box ever since I stopped playing with her because she had kittens.Should I keep playing with her?

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Answered By Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA

Veterinarian

Published on August 27th, 2019

If she is happy to come away from the kittens and play for short periods of time then yes I would continue to follow as close to a normal routine as possible. Do not force her away from the kittens, or move/touch them while she is out as this may cause her concern or even to reject them

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