Why is my cat breathing heavy after kittens and still seems pregnant?

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Are cat started Labor around 5 and had 3 kittens all be 630. Since then she has gotten up ate and drank. And laid down away from the nest area. And occasionally goes back when her kittens meow loudly. She is taking care of them fine, but me and my wife can both feel abother body in her stomach and since the last kitten she has had consistent heavy breathing since but doesn't act like she is in labor is there anything to be concerned about? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Sara Farmer, DVM · Accepted Answer

Cats can rest for up to four to six hours between kittens, but I would be concerned that the heavy breathing could be a sign of pain or that she may still be in active labor. Cats should not be in obvious pain during labor, and if they are having active contractions or actively pushing without producing a kitten within 30 minutes it is considered an emergency. Occasionally a kitten can become stuck, and sometimes medication or even surgery is necessary. If you don't think she seems painful, she doesn't appear distressed and you are confident she is not having contractions or pushing you could wait another hour or so, but otherwise you should head to an emergency vet.

Why is my cat breathing heavy after kittens and still seems pregnant?

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