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My cat is pregnant again. How do I ensure a safe birth for them?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat has had 3 litters of kittens last litter didnt make it idk if its because she had them in my beighbors garage and neighbor touched them or if they were premature. My cat is about to give birth again i dont want anything to happen to my cat what do i do? I should have got her spaid but never did

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on June 8th, 2017

I'm sorry that your cat's last litter did not make it. I would try to encourage her to have the kittens in an area that is clean, where she is comfortable, and you can monitor the kittens. If you could set up a box or kiddy pool with some blankets in your garage or laundry room (if she normally comes inside) and maybe she will choose that area to have the kittens. I would try to not let her free roam right now as she may choose an undesirable place to have the kittens. Finally, just know that it could have been a virus or some other type of infection that caused the kittens to pass away. Sometimes despite our best efforts of having successful litters so do not make it. I hope she have a successful litter.

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