First-time cat mom had stillborn kittens. Is she done? What caused it?

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My cat is a first time mom, she delivered 5 premature stillborn kittens 24 hours ago and now has delivered baby number 6 & 7 who are also premature and stillborn. When will I know that she is finally done giving birth? And what cause them to be born like that? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Jeffrey Milner · Accepted Answer

I am sorry to hear about the unsuccessful queening process Molly has just gone through. This happens more often in first time moms than in experienced goers. The most common causes of premature birth and/or abortion include certain infectious diseases (active disease or carrier state), exposure to certain toxins or drugs, trauma, and/or significant undue stress. In terms of know if there are any more kittens still inside of Molly, an x-ray or ultrasound of the abdomen would be required to be certain. Seven kittens is a pretty large number so there is a fairly good chance that all the fetuses were passed successfully. Before you consider breeding Molly again, I would consider speaking to your vet to see if she turns up positive for any diseases that are known causes of abortion. Hope this helps.

First-time cat mom had stillborn kittens. Is she done? What caused it?

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