Mismothering in Female Cats
 
Maternal behavioral problems are classified as either the lack of maternal behavior when dealing with the mother's own young or excessive maternal behavior in the absence of newborn kittens. (Other types of maternal behavior problem also exist, but they are still poorly defined.)
 
Symptoms and Types
 
Inadequate Maternal Behavior 

Abandons her own newborn pups (most common after caesarean section)
Does not allow her offspring to nurse
Insufficient cleaning of the youn ...read more