Newborn kittens: brown liquid, small runt, crying, sleeping. Is this normal?

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My cat gave birth 3days ago the kittens are ok I think but they are getting a small brown liquid coming genitalia area and it's wet mum is cleaning them but one kitten is smaller than the other two they don't cry unless moved and mum not there and they sleep a lot does this seem ok to u x. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 1 month old | 12 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The smaller kitten is likely the runt and sadly they are common. It is ok that it is small and she/he can still do well. But is is wise to may more attention to how that one is doing. It is normal that the kittens cry when moved or the mother is gone. The mom cat will lick the anus and genitals to stimulate the kittens to urinate and defecate. The stool of kittens is looser than adult cat poop. I am assuming that is what you are seeing. As long as the kittens are nursing and growing things are probably fine. Good luck!

Newborn kittens: brown liquid, small runt, crying, sleeping. Is this normal?

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