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If the mother cat is experiencing a health problem, she may be unable or unwilling to nurse her kittens.

In some cases, she will not produce enough milk for her kittens.

Or, an issue such as mastitis may be affecting her ability to nurse comfortably.

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Dehydration and malnourishment will also affect milk supply.

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