Mother cat won

We have three 9 week old kittens and their mother won't stop feeding them. They are eating normal kitty food as well and are healthy. The problem is we need to spay her before she has another litter and the vet won't do that until she stops lactating. Does anyone have any suggestions on how to stop her from feeding them? We won't be able to seperate them so we need to find another solution.



Call your vet. A vet can prescribe meds that will dry up her milk.





good luck!




I've always let mom decide - have had a few queens that nursed kittens up to 12 weeks old with no problems. As long as mom is kept inside and not around unneutered males, she is fine to nurse.





As far as when to give them away - the IDEAL time is 10-12 wks - kittens are still nursing up to 8 weeks or longer. I don't care what the vet and SPCA says - they don't really see the emotional behavior problems of taking kittens away from mom/siblings before 10 weeks old.





That's probably WHY mom is still nursing the rest - because you took her kittens from her too soon.




Something bitter on her nipples. Pet stores sell anti lick cream. you would have to help her clean belly tho. I had mom cat she had 5 kittens and nursed them till 12 weeks i finally had to cage her cause at that point she was getting very annoyed but hardly would make kittens stop and it was hurting her(the kittens were using her as a teether/food source...poor mom).





On another note I have seen breeders use either a baby onsie or a specially made "outfit" to prevent kittens from nursing(usually when they would get sick if they nursed as the blood type is wrong or if mom came from a section).




You need to keep her away from other cats so she doesn't get pregnant again. Her body is still in pregnancy mode and is very fertile. She still feeds her babies because that's what a mothers instinct does. She is babying her offspring because she still feels that they can benefit from her nutrients in the milk & the babies love it,. It will stop soon so I wouldn't worry about it too much. I suggest you pay attention to the momma and make sure she isn't wondering outside near any strays that can get her pregnant again, until she is ready to get fixed.




either get bitter apple or pickling salt on her nipples or even a lite amount of hot pepper if you are not able to seperate them




what does your vet suggest that you do?





????you already gave away 4 kittens?????? it's a little early, they need to be with the mom till they are 12 weeks old




Let her feel them, I don't see the problem. She'll stop eventually.




You should really let them feed for a while longer. theres nothing wrong with it as long as you aren't letting her out.





And 6 weeks is waaaaaaaay too younge for a kitten to be given away. They're not completely eating kitten food yet, they don't completely know how to use the litter box yet, and they've missed out on critical learning experiences that they can only get from mama. The SPCA says they can seperated, because they deal with strays who must be seperated and abandoned kittens. Yes a kitten can survive without their mother at that age, but that doesn't mean they'll thrive. If you didn't absolutely need to give the kittens, you shouldn't have.





Once they hit 12 weeks, if they are still feeding (they probably won't be, if they are only occasionally) (12 weeks is basically when critical education comes to a close and they can leave mama) All you have to do is seperate them. If mama isn't pushing them away when they try to feed, then you do it. Every time you see them trying to feed, put mama, or kittens in a seperate room. Feed the kittens, and then let them re-unite after the kittens are full and won't want to feed. Mama's nipples will become engorged at first, but thats normal, don't worry about it. After a few days of the kittens no longer feeding, the milk will dry up, and you can take her to the vet.





It's a shame that she had to have one litter, but good job making sure this will never happen again.


I'm glad your keeping some of the kittens. I hope that they are a joy.





Good luck




Give the kittens away!