Expert: Tomay - 7/3/2006

Question
my cat is in labor she gave birth to 2 kittens already i whant to know how long do they  stay in labor and is she only having 2 or will she have more  

Answer
Hi Tasleene,
Sometimes you can feel her abdomen, and feel if there seem to be any more kittens.  Cats can stay in labour for many hours, sometimes taking as long as 12 hours.  If you feel there is cause for concern, if she is pushing and pushing and not delivering anything more, then it would be a good idea to check in with your vet.  The large majority of cats will take care of themselves and their kittens, but sometimes problems arise that need vet attention.
Hope this finds her and her new babies doing well.
And hope this has been helpful/
Thank you for your inquiry and your intrest in this site.
Tomay