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    Jun 3, 2010, 08:52 AM
    My neutered male cat carries our new kitten around
    I have a neutered male cat who licks and carries our new kitten around. He seems very motherly to her. Why does he do this?
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    Jun 3, 2010, 09:08 AM
    How old is the kitten? Is there only one kitten? Where is the mother, and how does she react? Has the male cat ever tossed the kitten around?
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    Jun 3, 2010, 10:01 AM

    Some cats, male and female, just have the instinct to care for babies. As long as he's not hurting the little guy, I wouldn't worry about it. You obviously have a very special and caring tom who loves the new addition to the family.
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