Hi everyone

My name is Lucy, I am new to this site and decided to join this wonderful community after reading all the helpful advice and support you all give to each other.

My cat Olive gave birth this morning to her first litter, the first was delivered at 5 am and the second at 7.30 am. Unfortunately the second kitten was still born He was fully grown and the vet said that this can sometimes happen and not to worry about it too much. What I am worried about is since the second kitten Olive has cleaned herself up and all contractions have stopped, although she is still on her side in the birthing position. I cant be sure if there are anymore kittens still inside, but I would be suprised if there isnt as she was huge and I really cant see that she was only carrying 2 kittens.

I have been reading that it is possible that contractions can stop and the cat will rest for 24 - 48 hours before given birth to the remaining kittens? Is this true or is it likely she will have no more. I would be very grateful for any advice.

I have never bred cats, so you'll have to wait for someone who has to give you advice, but i wish you and your babies the best of luck!

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my friends siamese cat gave birth to 2 cats and then got herself cleaned up etc and it seemed that she was all done and she had only been carrying 2 kittens. then about 5 hours later she started again and gave birth to another kitten. The kitten was very small. It survived for 4 weeks and then unfortunately died.
I hope this wont be the case with you.
Good luck.

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Kelsie

Maybe you should call your vet? They may be able to come and see your cat, better safe than sorry

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Hi i have had a cat who had 2 babies and 2 more 24 hours hours later all survived and were well

Have you checked her tummy,?
if you run you hand gentley along the side of her you maybe able to feel some more, and it could also make her start contracting again if there are? hope this helps.

Hi Lucy-size of her tummy doesn't always come into it as sometimes they can be huge but only come with 1But yes in answer to your latter question it is possible,did you see both afterbirths?

Thank you so much for all your advice

At 5pm Olive gave birth to the third, all is well and the kitten looks very healthy. I am very pleased that she has got 2 healthy kittens now after the sad loss earlier today. Not sure if she has anymore left to come out, after a 12 hour gap I guess anything is possible lol I will keep you posted, thanks again to you all.

Glad the 3rd one arrived ok, sorry to hear about the 2nd one. Good luck with things and keep us posted. Also pics on new babies would be brill?!!!

well this might sound nasty but put on gloves and stick 2 fingers up there and see if you can feel any more and if you do then pull it out that is the only way to do it without hurting her and her unborn kittens i have de,livered 14 litters so i know and email me at gtrgirl96@yahoo.com if you have any more questions