It is a normal phenomenon for cats to move kittens in their mouths. It is usually because the mother cat feels that the place is unsafe and needs to take the kittens to a safer environment. Moreover, cats need to walk on all fours, so they usually move kittens with them in their mouths. , can bring enough sense of security to oneself. If you find that a cat is moving its nest with a kitten in its mouth, you should promptly provide the cat with a comfortable and warm living environment, and you should not disturb the cat frequently to avoid making the cat feel insecure and causing it to move again.
1. Reasons why cats move kittens in their mouths
1. Feeling dangerous
The kittens are relatively young. Due to the cat’s maternal reaction, they don’t like to be seen by strangers. kittens, so the kittens will be hidden to avoid threats to the kittens' safety.
2. Avoid human odor
If the owner is active at home, he may leave his body odor near the cat's nest. In order to avoid this smell, the cat may hold the kitten in its mouth. Find a new nest to avoid being disturbed by the owner.
3. Lack of security
If the owner has just changed the cat to a new environment, the cat may pick up the kitten in its mouth to find its original residence due to lack of security, so usually There will be situations where cats take kittens in their mouths and move to the nest.
4. The living environment is too poor
If the cat lives in a poor environment, such as the temperature is too low, the hygiene is poor, etc., it may take the kitten in its mouth to find a warmer place. Comfortable living environment.
2. What to do if you find a cat taking a kitten and moving it into its nest
If you find a cat taking a kitten and moving it into its nest, you should provide the cat with a comfortable and warm living environment in time. And you should not disturb the cat frequently, so as not to make the cat feel insecure and move to the nest again. You should also provide the cat with sufficient food, such as fruit puree, vegetable puree, cat food, etc. These foods contain a large amount of vitamins, Dietary fiber and minerals can provide cats and kittens with the nutrients they need, which is beneficial to the health of cats and kittens.
