Cats first litter

Question
Our cat has just had her first litter and she's been acting a bit strange. She keeps leaving them and following us around meowing they are only a few hours old. Is this normal?

Answer
Barbara,

With first time mothers you can expect any kind of bizzare behavior. Some cats are maternal and some don't quite know what to do about them.

Give her a can of food by the kittens and some water. A nursing mother needs free choice kitten chow for the extra protein. And she will eat about 4 times their normal amount of food to put back what the babies take out of her and for good milk production. I gave mine 3 cans a day plus the dry food.

She should be OK then.

If you have more questions don't hesitate to send a followup.

Tabbi