On Wed, 26 Apr 2006 13:10:08 -0700, Buddy wrote:

Perhaps the mother cat is ill and you don't know it yet. Usually it's
survival of the fitest and the healthy ones try to run out the sick
one. That's what it sounds like to me. I know you say the mother
seems well, but.......................


My thought too. It probably would be wise to have a thorough checkup.
Best wishes and many purrs for MaMa's safety. MLB