My cat gave birth, found a deformed kitten. Should I see a vet?

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My 2 yr old cat had her first litter of only 2-3 days ago. I knew she was no longer pregnant because her nipples were no longer enlarged but couldnt find kittens. Today my son found 1 kitten half eaten under his dresser. It looked like the front paws was twisted or deformed. Is this normal? Should female be checked by vet? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 5 lbs

Andrea M. Brodie, DVM · Accepted Answer

There is a possibility that she only had one kitten and this was it. Cats will eat seriously deformed or dead kittens in order to not leave traces for prey animals. This happens inside a house, too, as it is an instinct. It is a good idea to have a veterinarian give her an exam to make sure thatg there is no kitten left behind or a uterine infection. Very small or young cat having their first litter can have difficulty giving birth and sometimes a kitten cannot be born and can cause sepsis in a cat as it decays in the uterus.

My cat gave birth, found a deformed kitten. Should I see a vet?

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