Expert: Becky - 4/3/2007

Question
Hi, I have a cat named Precious who just had 3 kittens, this in not her first litter. She is on her 3rd day after the kittens was born and she has a foul smelling bloody seepage coming out of her vagina is this normal? She looks swollen when she gets up to walk ( her stomach ) I DO hope she had all her kittens, Is there a chance there is one left inside of her? Please help!
Nervous new mother~
Lori

Answer
Hey Lori!
No, this is not normal at all. I think she has at LEAST one kitten blocking the birth canal, and if she is as big as you say, probably more. Get her to a Vet asap.  The foul odor is a dead kitten, I'm sorry to say. If you don't get her to a Vet you could possibly lose her.  Please don't wait.  This will NOT clear up by itself.  I hate to give you such bad news, but this is serious.  

God Bless,
Becky