Expert: Marcia Owen - 9/7/2008

Question
I was referred to you by the Vetrinarian. My cat had 2 kittens about 29 hours ago.They look a little small but are otherwise healthy. The problem is that I can still feel another baby in there.My cat doesnt seem distressed and is eating and drinking normally.I live in a very small city & there isnt a vet available till Monday. I dont know what to do!! Is this normal?

Answer
Hi Deirdra

Firstly congratulations on the two babies.  

If there is another kitten still to come then, hold on for now as long as Mum is happy, as it can take 24/48 hours or some even longer before they finish having kittens.  Do keep a close eye on Mum in case the kitten is dead and she starts to feel ill.

However, sometimes I have thought there is another kitten to come and in the end there is nothing as I think I am feeling the uterus before it has shrunk back.

Take her to see the vet on Monday though to get her checked out.

Marcia.