Expert: Becky - 3/24/2007

Question
I have a kitten that is about 10 or 11 weeks old, and another cat that is about a year and a half. They are both female. For the past few days, my kitten has been trying to nurse from the older cat. I keep finding them laying together, with the kitten "attatched" to the belly of my other cat. They are both indoor only, so I know she can't be pregnant, so there shouldn't be any milk or anything, right? Is this normal, and should I try to break them up or anything?

Answer
HI Missy!
Your kitten is seeking and receiving comfort from your older cat.  I think that is so cute! I actually have a one year old cat that does the same thing to my 14 year old!  It's a comfort thing, and I don't see any harm, however you really need to have them spayed.  Your older cat could possibly develop a fake pregnancy and then she would even produce milk!   I wouldn't break them up.  

God Bless,
Becky