Hi all,

Last year our cat gave birth to four healthy kittens. Because a
friend's cat had problems nursing her kittens and most of them died we
adopted the last survivor. Our queen took great care of all five
kitten, even the adoptive one. Four were given away after 12 weeks,
and one girl stayed behind. The two loved each other dearly and when
the mother developed mastitis and had to be kept separate for a few
weeks it was heartbreaking watching the two of them trying to keep
contact by sticking their paws underneath the door and playing with
each other. Even when our queen was spayed they still got along great.

But in the last few months things have changed. The mother will growl
and run from the daughter and the daughter will try and attack the
mother. Mostly they keep out of each other's way, but it almost seems
like the daughter is still trying to deliberately wind up her mother,
who seems to be afraid of her.

Could this have anything to do with the fact that the daughter has not
yet been spayed? Could it be that the kitten's father (who is still
visiting) is/has been making advances towards his own daughter? Is it
jealousy? Is there anything we can do to help our cats get along
again? It's quite difficult to fuss one cat, only to have the other
walk out in a huff or run away scared as soon as she sees it.

Thanks