male adult cat acting maternal to male kitten

by Pam
(Indiana)

I have an adult male cat that is acting maternal to our 7-week-old kitten. The adult male licks the baby all the time and nuzzles him.




I know the adult could be rough with the baby so we watch over them and separate them when we leave, but the adult is so loving and protective over the baby. It's wonderful, but does this happen a lot? thanks

Answer from KAte
yes some male cats can be rather maternal towards a kitten. I have heard of it happening before but I have personally never seen it.

I'm sure other visitors to this site will be able to tell you of similar experiences they have had.

best wishes Kate




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neutered boy
by: Anonymous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xcOmJtB7zU

my cats. that isnt his kitten and i have a video where he runs up in a threatening way and than cleans him. hes neutered. he didnt even know what they were at first.
Loving cat
by: Amanda

Yes my cat did the same thing to a stray kitten I tried to nurse back to health even she did not survive my male cat pooter was there helping me take care of her the whole time. He was very loving with her. I think it's just the way you take car of your if they take that part of a kittens life! I think it's great that he loves on the kitten!
male adult cat acting maternal to male kitten.
by: tracy

My Bootsie did the same thing. Bootsie is 3 years old(MAle). We got a kitten and he acted just like a MAMA kitty. We started calling him MAMA Bootsie. He was very protective over her. Bonnie is now over 1 year old and they still adore each other. Getting Bonnie was the best thing we could have done for Bootsie. They play together and chase each other which is good exercise for Bootsie. Bootsie is a very big cat. he is about 20 pounds. He is a tiger tabby and so is Bonnie. Bonnie is also a MAine Coon. So, no worries my Bootsie took on the role as MAMA and even bathed Bonnie and he still does.

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