Ethel had 4 kittens and we decided to keep one. One has already gone to his new home and she started nursing the other 3 more when she was barely nursing them before. She has since slowed that down. However, I still notice that she is very much their mom in that she doesn't wash them completely but "freshens" them up on occasion. (Usually after the dog gives them a bath) And if they try and play she will bite them (gently) to get them to stop.
How old will the kitten that is staying be before Mom stops treating her like her child?
How old will the kitten that is staying be before Mom stops treating her like her child?