I have a problem with my two 8 week old kittens getting roughed up by their mum! She has been very good (her first and only litter) - protective, nursing them well and licking/grooming them. They are mostly weaned although the smaller girl will try to nurse and mum lets them both sometimes - more a comfort thing I think (she will be desexed very soon so the nursing will stop). But sometimes, mum gets wild-eyed and chases the kittens, and she will bite them on the back of the neck or shoulders, or even under the neck, and the kitty will squeal. The little girl sometimes makes a kind of wheezing noise during this too. I seperate them, but it scares me. Why does she do this? It seems very rough to be play. But then again, the kittens will often chase mum once she lets them go, biting her heels or swiping at her! I don't know if it is rough play or something weird. The kittens will have a lot of wet fur on their necks, but otherwise seem to recover. Mum is very loving most of the time, calling or "talking" to the babies, licking them and all that. I am just wondering - how do I know if it is play or serious? I can't very well seperate kittens from their mum and shouldn't have to, should I?
Thanks for the help,
Katie
Thanks for the help,
Katie