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Why does my cat keep moving her kittens?

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My cat recently had kittens. We set up a nice lined basket for her and her new family. Why does she not use it and keeps moving them from place to place?

asked Apr 24, 2013 in Cat Behavior by (1,400 points)

1 Answer

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Is the cat and her kittens in a high traffic area? Your cat is being very protective of her babies. If there's too much activity near them or she feels they are being handled too often, she will look for a place that she feels is safe for them. Try to cut down on too much attention. Arrange a quiet area away from lots of activity so that your cat feels safe and won't keep moving her kittens. Check on the places she has chosen to see if one of them is good for everyone.
answered Apr 29, 2013 by (36,420 points)

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