I am new to raising kittens. We took in a stray about 4 months ago.
A month later she presented us with 4 babies. Unfortunately one
died when it was 4 weeks old. The other 3, now 12 weeks old, are
doing great. They've had their shots, we've had the mother spayed,
and we've weaned the kittens. We seperated them from their mother
between the 8th and 9th week. They eat wet and dry food just fine.
HOWEVER...we have found the kittens nursing on their mother a few
times. In fact, all 3 are suckling now. The mom seems to be sleeping
and the kittens seem to be falling asleep.
It don't think they mom is producing any milk, but I'm really not sure.
Is this just something kittens will do, similar to a baby with a pacifier???
Thanks
A month later she presented us with 4 babies. Unfortunately one
died when it was 4 weeks old. The other 3, now 12 weeks old, are
doing great. They've had their shots, we've had the mother spayed,
and we've weaned the kittens. We seperated them from their mother
between the 8th and 9th week. They eat wet and dry food just fine.
HOWEVER...we have found the kittens nursing on their mother a few
times. In fact, all 3 are suckling now. The mom seems to be sleeping
and the kittens seem to be falling asleep.
It don't think they mom is producing any milk, but I'm really not sure.
Is this just something kittens will do, similar to a baby with a pacifier???
Thanks