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Hiya

My cat has given birth today (about 12pm - 3pm) she seems very happy - purring away and nursing her kittens. However I've just stroked her and her tummy still feels a little hard and lumpy, is this normal? Like I said she seems very happy in herself - she is the sort of cat that if she isn't happy you can really tell (ie hiding and not purring), she has no discharge or bleeding so I am hesitent to stress her and the kittens out by taking them to the vet right now (its about 5pm same day). But like i said her tummy just doesn't feel quite right! any one have any experience of this and should I be taking her to vets right now?

Thanks so much :)
 
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It is normal for the uterus to be stretched from carrying kittens. Did she have a placenta for each kitten?

Also, do you plan to have her spayed?
 
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As far as I know yes - although I did miss one of them being born!

Absolutely - as soon as we can :) so hopefully when the vet says it's safe we will take her in!
 
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I wouldn't worry unless she seems to be in distress. Post pictures when you can!
 
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Thanks for letting me know :) - I will post pics as soon as I can :)
 
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Flick said:
 
Hiya

My cat has given birth today (about 12pm - 3pm) she seems very happy - purring away and nursing her kittens. However I've just stroked her and her tummy still feels a little hard and lumpy, is this normal? Like I said she seems very happy in herself - she is the sort of cat that if she isn't happy you can really tell (ie hiding and not purring), she has no discharge or bleeding so I am hesitent to stress her and the kittens out by taking them to the vet right now (its about 5pm same day). But like i said her tummy just doesn't feel quite right! any one have any experience of this and should I be taking her to vets right now?

Thanks so much :)
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I agree, do be observant, but its probably fully normal swellings...

Even it it is one kitten left, its essentially the same receipt:  observe, but as long as she is OK, you dont need to panic - it will come when its time comes.
 
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