Comments on: Can my cat get any health problems by nursing when she is not the mother nor ever has been one? http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/can-my-cat-get-any-health-problems-by-nursing-when-she-is-not-the-mother-nor-ever-has-been-one/ A Feline Health Guide Blog Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:39:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 By: Kayty http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/can-my-cat-get-any-health-problems-by-nursing-when-she-is-not-the-mother-nor-ever-has-been-one/comment-page-1/#comment-1091 Kayty Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:49:17 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/can-my-cat-get-any-health-problems-by-nursing-when-she-is-not-the-mother-nor-ever-has-been-one/#comment-1091 There is a remote possibility that she could catch feline leukemia from him, if he was born with it. It is spread through blood and saliva. At age 4 months he is old enough to be tested for feline leukemia and FIV, an immune deficiency disease. Both diseases are tested from the same blood sample, it is done in the vet's office, the results are ready in about half an hour, and the test costs about $50.00. It's time for him to start his vaccinations, if he hasn't already, and having the test done at the same time would save you the cost of an office visit. I'd have the test done for peace of mine, especially if you don't know the kitten's background or the state of health of his mother. I don't think his nursing on your female cat will cause any problems if he is healthy. If he makes her nipples sore, she'll put a stop to it. As far as causing a false pregnancy goes, I doubt it. It seems that it's just a thing that gives both cats comfort and pleasure. There is a remote possibility that she could catch feline leukemia from him, if he was born with it. It is spread through blood and saliva.

At age 4 months he is old enough to be tested for feline leukemia and FIV, an immune deficiency disease. Both diseases are tested from the same blood sample, it is done in the vet’s office, the results are ready in about half an hour, and the test costs about $50.00. It’s time for him to start his vaccinations, if he hasn’t already, and having the test done at the same time would save you the cost of an office visit.

I’d have the test done for peace of mine, especially if you don’t know the kitten’s background or the state of health of his mother.

I don’t think his nursing on your female cat will cause any problems if he is healthy. If he makes her nipples sore, she’ll put a stop to it. As far as causing a false pregnancy goes, I doubt it. It seems that it’s just a thing that gives both cats comfort and pleasure.

]]> By: delta7dawn http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/can-my-cat-get-any-health-problems-by-nursing-when-she-is-not-the-mother-nor-ever-has-been-one/comment-page-1/#comment-1090 delta7dawn Mon, 26 Jan 2009 02:26:51 +0000 http://www.felinehealthguide.com/blog/can-my-cat-get-any-health-problems-by-nursing-when-she-is-not-the-mother-nor-ever-has-been-one/#comment-1090 She can have sore, irritated, lacerated teets,... besides it isn't normal at this stage or age. Fixed your female cat, spay,.. this should have been done, it may curb her abnormal maternal instinct. As far as the kitten, he should be on solid foods by now. He will have a weaning (sucking material, objects, etc.) afixation problem if he doesn't stop. So spay the surrogate mom and deter the kitten with playtime, etc. She can have sore, irritated, lacerated teets,… besides it isn’t normal at this stage or age.
Fixed your female cat, spay,.. this should have been done, it may curb her abnormal maternal instinct.
As far as the kitten, he should be on solid foods by now. He will have a weaning (sucking material, objects, etc.) afixation problem if he doesn’t stop.
So spay the surrogate mom and deter the kitten with playtime, etc.

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