Why Do Cats Eat The Afterbirth When They've Had A Kitten?

My cat holly gave birth to her daughter nibbles and straight after she ate the afterbirth is it normal xxxx

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caroline34

Yes, it's normal. Apart from cleaning up the mess (cats like to be clean) the placenta is a fantastic source if iron so it does her good to eat it.

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padraig

Believe it or not, some humans have eaten the placenta of their newborn. It is full of nutrients and especially in the wild it helps keep the mothers strength up for feeding her young as she will be exhausted after her ordeal. In medicine placenta has been used for many treatments.

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getvet

It is absolutely normal for a cat to eat afterbirths. It is very natural for a cat because it contains nutrition in it. An animal can not find its food right after giving birth to young ones so it starts fulfilling its nutritional requirements this way. If you think your cat is shy or very wild, then leave it alone for a while and do not interrupt it. Don't touch or examine kittens for few days.

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I think that is fine as long as you could be sure in a minimalistic way that the mother and kittens are in good shape after the ordeal of birthing. One must make plans to intercede if needed, and prepare the environment accordingly, if the mom cat is not inclined to be nice. You could also be surprised to learn that cats are very good at sensing their dependence on humans and could be yielding if they perceive benefit.

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aevea01

Yes it is perfectly normal.Cats sometimes feel like they need to Dispose items(cats need to clean) and may feel the kitten is in the way.

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