I have a mom cat that had a baby ten months ago. They have lived together just the two of…
Are these cats spayed and neutered? If not, have this done immediately. I suspect that your boy kitty made unwelcome advances to the mother. In a feral cat colony, the intact boy kittens at this age often are sent packing, and start to pal around with other bachelor boys, while the girls usually maintain close relationships.
You can re-introduce the cats, but it will be tough going if they are still intact. Keeping them separated actually is a very good idea, so that they don’t “practice” being angry with each other. The mother cat should be treated as the top-cat, so allow her free run of the house while keeping the boy confined. Basically, treat this as a first-time introduction so they can meet and get acquainted all over again with paw-pats under the door.
After several days, use a hand towel to rub the mother cat all over (especially her cheeks) to collect scent, and then rub that towel over the boy. This helps them smell more alike, so they’re more willing to recognize each other as family. Only then, open the door and allow the boy to come out, but supervise interactions. Let the cats meet (or ignore each other) at their own pace. Be ready to interrupt any hissing/altercation immediately, by tossing a towel over top of one cat and separating them. Do not allow them to fight. It may take time for them to become reacquainted and accept each other. Good luck!
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