Is it normal for a momma cat to leave her babies all the time?

Question

I have a cat that had babies last week. She always leaves them and goes to lie down away from her babies. When they cry she goes in there to make sure their okay but she just leaves all the time and stays a way for along time.

Answer 1

well if u were a mom would u want to be around some pests all the time?

Answer 2

the mum will feed, clean and look after her babies but will leave them to do her everyday things...so it its normal for her to leave but not all the time

Answer 3

oh yes of course it is! She won't actually "leave them" It's like when a woman has a baby she feeds her, cleans her, and then puts her down for a nap while she'll do some other things while her baby is sleeping. I have a cat who is still feeding her baby and the kitten is as big as her! So don't worry bout it, its completely normal