If the mother isn’t producing milk will she still sit with her kittens

Updated On March 31st, 2020

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 3 years old

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

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Hello. Yes, if the bond is strong. If you are not sure Lily is producing enough milk ( the kittens will be restless, crying, producing less urine & feces ), you may need to supplement them with a kitten milk replacer. But if the kittens seem to be latching on & fall asleep after nursing, then she may be producing enough milk for them. If you are not sure, you can purchase a postal scale & weigh them every day. If there are tiny gains, they are nursing well. Thanks for using PetCoach.

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