Pregnant cat

by Dilettee
(Canada)

I have 2 cats, one is about 5 years old (Candi) and she's fixed. The other one is younger (Diva) and pregnant. When we got the Diva it took Candi quite a while to warm up to her, even now they still fight sometimes. I'm wondering if I should be concerned that once the kittens are born Candi might attack them or something and if so is there anything I can do to prevent this?
Thanks.

Dilettee


Dear Dilettee:

There are never any guarantees about anything, but the few times I have heard of another cat hurting new kittens is when the other cat is a male.

More likely, Candi may want to do too much "mothering" to the new kittens. I have known many female cats that even took over nursing some of another female's kittens.

Of course, the thing to do would be to keep them separated when Diva is giving birth and anytime in the day or two after that when you are not home until you are certain how Candi is going to act.

Enjoy the new kittens. I'd love for you to send pictures. Thank you for the picture of Candi. She was (and I'm sure IS) a real cutie!

Sincerely,
Dr. Neely