Snow cat and kittens

[wayne0214]

Since Snow cat has been neutered he is taking a more active interest in the kittens, in that he now washes them down like a mama cat! Strange behavior for a 1 year-old male?:)

............wayne

[Former User]

Sounds funny Wayne!

[AmberLee]

Originally posted by wayne0214
...Strange behavior for a 1 year-old male?...

No, not strange or even atypical, but it sounds very sweet!

[lynnestankard]

Wayne - d'you think he's getting in touch with his feminine side? LOL! I'm sure lots of male cats do become more loving and gentle when they've had the 'op'.:) :)

Lynne

[yorkster]

Awww, that's cute :rolleyes: :)

It's been my experience that my male cats have actually been a little more lovey and affectionate with kittens and other cats (well, except of course for the Momma kitties) :)

I once, years ago, had a male who would 'nurse' a kitten we had, who was also male. He actually did that before he was neutered, and continued to do it after as well.
I have picture of it somewhere that I should look for. :D

[krazyaboutkatz]

My cat Storm has always been very affectionate towards my other two male cats. He's the oldest and also their second mother. When Pepper was a kitten Storm would wash him just like a mother cat would. Today he likes to wash their heads and sometimes their bottoms if they let him. Here's a picture of a younger Storm and Pepper at 12 weeks of age.

[gini]

KarzyaboutKatz, what a dear picture!

[Lachesis]

Max will wash the other 2. Doesnt matter where :rolleyes: I havent noticed the girls washing each other or Max... Interesting....

[yorkster]

krazyaboutcats, I love that pic.
I have a 8 yr.old male who decided to 'mother' a kitten I got last year. Did the same thing...............:rolleyes: