Help,my cat just gave birth to kittens for the first time

I think my cat is too small/young to have kittens..Her belly was huge when she was pregnant..I don't know how old she is,but she's around 1 year or so..(we found her as a stray)

My cat gave birth to kittens yesterday in the midnight,I was asleep and so is the rest of my family.When I checked in the drawer that was prepared for her to give birth,(she lead me to it)I saw sight of kittens and immediately told my dad..I didn't look myself I am very sensitive I can't look at blood..My dad told me 4 has died,and one was alive..it was a disappointment,really..but this is her first time giving birth..but I realized one kitten was still,,fetus-ish..like,not fully processed(?) yet,..one kitten has fur,but wasn't moving..i can tell she was protective of her kitten,i mean this is her first time being a mother..

but my question is what happen to the other kittens?did my cat gave birth too early?i'm not sure if my cat is still pregnant..i can't go to a vet,it's too far and my parents are busy..i'm concerned for the kitten...what if (s?)he dies too..?

any help is appreciated!!!

Yes, it sounds like the kittens were just premature.  Cats are not like humans- if a baby cat is born even a few days early, it usually will not make it.

How does the one who is alive look? Does it have fur? Does it seem to be eating? Is mom taking good care of it?

Your cat is probably not still pregnant though sometimes a cat will give birth to some kittens after giving birth to others, though if this hasn't happened within 24 hours, it is pretty rare.  Is she exhibiting signs of labor? Does she seem to be in distress?

I hope your family will consider getting her spayed.  She is,indeed, very young to be a mother, and the chances of health complications for your cat go up with each pregnancy.  It is also actually MUCH more expensive to raise even one litter than to get a cat spayed, but when you start to talk about multiple litters the additional costs over time are staggering. An article about just some benefits of spaying your cat can be found here: http://www.thecatsite.com/a/spay-and-neuter-your-cats

hi thank you,
and as for the one that was still alive,it has fur,(my cat tends to hide her kitten from my view alot..)i'm not sure if my cat is doing such a good job,she sometimes leave her kitten just to be petted,she is really affectionate and keeps meowing,i don't know why,i already fed her and she also purrs a lot.. 

the kitten is eating like normal,its just my cat's behavior right now..
is she being overprotective or something else?
(quick reply,my internet connection isn't working,.)

If you have a Smart phone there is an app for this site. Your cat is proud of herself and wants a little comfort from you. However, if you feel that she is not staying with her kitten enough, you can close her up in the room with her for awhile. Sometimes first-time moms can take a few hours to settle down fully with their babies, but they must nurse. And it's ok if she comes out for a break. Put her food, water, and litter in the room with her for now too, to encourage her to settle down. Let us know how it goes!

Okay,I've done that now her kitten is drinking her milk,but I've noticed she's breathing heavily when breastfeeding?I mean she's purring at a fast pace idk..Also I see her belly bulging,but not sure if she is still pregnant?It's been 2 days since she's given birth to her first kitten(s).She sometimes also leave her mouth slightly open like panting..She is being weird.. The kitten is okay though.Eats healthy,looks healthy..What about my cat?I'm kinda worried that she might still be pregnant..She is still feeding her kitten normally,but like I said she's really affectionate.Just can't get enough of petting..
any reasons?

felineblizz said:

 
Okay,I've done that now her kitten is drinking her milk,but I've noticed she's breathing heavily when breastfeeding?I mean she's purring at a fast pace idk..Also I see her belly bulging,but not sure if she is still pregnant?It's been 2 days since she's given birth to her first kitten(s).She sometimes also leave her mouth slightly open like panting..She is being weird.. The kitten is okay though.Eats healthy,looks healthy..What about my cat?I'm kinda worried that she might still be pregnant..She is still feeding her kitten normally,but like I said she's really affectionate.Just can't get enough of petting..
any reasons?

Click to expand...

If some were premature, it increases the chance there is still one inside, waiting for its proper time...  But continue to be watchul, there may develop a crisis quite suddenly, as the situation isnt entirely clear.

Weight the alive kitten on a scale, so you see if it gains properly...   For example, this way you are sure he gets eonough with milk.

If  the kittens were premature, mom doesnt always has milk for them...  That is one reason you must weight that kittens...

Is the kitten nursing well now? Is mom staying with her? Has mom's panting stopped?

I have a scale but it's for the human body..when I put the kitten on it,it doesn't really do anything..Is there any other way to weigh the kitten?oh and how do I know if my cat is  producing milk?what if she is not?
the mom's panting stopped.she stays with the kitten most of the time,but leaves to eat and all that..also should the mom eat more canned food?are there things i should do for the mom?

felineblizz said:

 
I have a scale but it's for the human body..when I put the kitten on it,it doesn't really do anything..Is there any other way to weigh the kitten?oh and how do I know if my cat is  producing milk?what if she is not?
the mom's panting stopped.she stays with the kitten most of the time,but leaves to eat and all that..also should the mom eat more canned food?are there things i should do for the mom?

Click to expand...

You need a scale that can weigh in ounces a kitchen scale, a baby scale, a postal scale (possibly) would work.

felineblizz said:

 
I have a scale but it's for the human body..when I put the kitten on it,it doesn't really do anything..Is there any other way to weigh the kitten?oh and how do I know if my cat is  producing milk?what if she is not?
the mom's panting stopped.she stays with the kitten most of the time,but leaves to eat and all that..also should the mom eat more canned food?are there things i should do for the mom?

Click to expand...

Give mom good food, canned food, and or kitten food.   Be sure she is well cared for, so she will hopefully manage to take care for the kitten.   Look also further down in teh post.

Tsukiyomi said:

 
You need a scale that can weigh in ounces a kitchen scale, a baby scale, a postal scale (possibly) would work.

Click to expand...

A scale measuirng in grammes is really best, otherwise an OZ scale where you can also see the tenth parts of an oz.   There are cheap electronical scales to buy, otherwise you can surely lend from a neigbour...

Weighing them daily (every 12 hours in the beginning)  is the easiest way to notice if mom produces enough with milk, and they get enough.   If she isnt not producing enougg, and the kittens not gain enough, you must supplement feed the kitten.   Use goat milk or some good kmr.

Glad the panting stopped and mom has settled down. Sounds like mom is doing well now.

Yes, as StefanZ said, give her lots of wet food for nutrition. Do you see the kitten actively nursing? It will mew if it is hungry. Perhaps you can borrow a kitchen scale from a neighbor or pick one up at Walmart.