My cat had one kitten on March 31st. All has been going well, we have a little nook set up for the two of them in the bedroom and they seem comfortable. My cat will do this thing where she'll bring out her kitten to the living room where we're hanging out and then almost immediately turn around and bring him back to the nook. It's almost like she gets nervous and changes her mind.
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I do not think this is unusual as she has probably been spending time in the living room with you before she had her kitten and now she wants to do the same but may be frightened as this is all new to her. She may feel she is being punished for having her baby to care for?
Is there anyway you can set up a similar nook in the living room where she can still be part of the family as I'm sure she is missing your company.
Most importantly is if she is taking care of her kitten and feeding it properly as well as eating herself.
I think she will soon adjust as she is probably lonely and cats do not like changes in their routines.
Thanks for you suggestion. She would hang out in the living room with us often before she had the babe. We do hang out in the nook area with her often, but it can be hard as its so small for the adults and gets uncomfortable after awhile. Im going to try to create a safe place for them in the living room this evening to see if that will make her feel more comfortable.
I feel that she just wants your approval of her new little one. She knows how much you love her ,and wants to share the love with you. She could also bring to you to get a break, then return after she has a break from her little one.
I do feel she wants to share and show off the precious baby. Its just weird because its not simply a drop off situation. Shell bring him out, hop on the couch with him, less than a minute later, shes taking him back into the bedroom.
Ive taken the kitten a few times to show her that hes okay and there is nothing to be worried about. Shes a very cautious mommy.
It is good that she is a cautious mommy!! Sounds like you are doing everything right!! Cats are very social on their own terms. It sounds like everything is going along as normal. With just one kit, she has less work to do and she may be even a little over protective...so showing you and taking it back is her way of being in control.
As long as she is feeding the kit, the kit is growing, it sounds like a lovely diversion in this sad and scary time!
Post photos when you can!!
She wants to spend time with you in the living room and hang out but she is afraid to leave her baby behind. She is not yet ready for you to touch her baby and wants to protect the baby. Maybe set up a small place in the living room during the day where she can go there with her baby and hang out with you.
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