I don't believe it, advice

Some of you may remember me, if so hi again. I saved this site under my bookmarks if I needed any advice and now I do.

So you might remember I had a cat called Misty that ran off while in heat, she came back and I got her spayed and vaccinated. Since then I've got a new stray kitten (3 weeks old). Just now I've noticed something extremely odd, Misty is producing milk and the new kitten is feeding off her. This isn't for comfort, I've actually seen the milk and her nipples are drooping.

What is going on? I know this isn't normal.

Here's a response I found on the net http://en.allexperts.com/q/Cats-1606...female-cat.htm.

I've read about mammals, including some humans, lactating in emergency situations - I'd give the vet a call tomorrow, for sure, just to be sure there's nothing amiss, but it could be the intro of the new baby triggered the milk production.

Originally Posted by darlili

Here's a response I found on the net http://en.allexperts.com/q/Cats-1606...female-cat.htm.

I've read about mammals, including some humans, lactating in emergency situations - I'd give the vet a call tomorrow, for sure, just to be sure there's nothing amiss, but it could be the intro of the new baby triggered the milk production.

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Thanks, I will pop to the vet tomorrow.

I always seem to get the odd ones...

Have seen it with dry cows, and read about a recent incident with a dry mare and orphaned foal. Lots of anecdotal evidence with dogs and cats, both spayed and intact. It was explained to me that the action of suckling triggers hormone release (not all hormone production is in the reproductive organs, many are from the brain) and the hormone release triggers lactation within a few hours. Same can be achieved with a shot (don't ask, can't remember) in new mothers (generally large animals) that won't let down milk.

At any rate, do ask your vet, but there is probably nothing to worry about. Once the baby quits suckling, milk will dry up. He may want a follow up as the kitten grows.

that sounds kind of cute

sorry i couldnt resist

Found a 5-6month old kitten with no sign of being pregnant. spayed her after a heat or two(kept her inside money was tight as it was not planned to find another)

Anyway took in some kittens while later and she produced milk for those 2. Kittens were at weaning age so I was a bit shocked it wasnt like baby crys stimulated her...they latched on in begining as comfort but with a day she had plenty of milk.
Id leave it be if they seem happy with the situation