This is a deep, threatening growl, with the mother cat positioning herself between her kittens and the threat, fur standing on end. It’s her warning: “stay away from my babies”. Many owners misjudge it as a sudden personality change, but it’s just her maternal protective instinct kicking in.
⚡Warning
Growling to Defend Vulnerable Kittens
Kitten Protection
⚡ Kitten Protection
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How to respond
Minimize disturbance to the mother and kittens, place food at a distance only during feeding. Gradually interact with them only after the kittens are a month old.
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