Is my cat's post-birth bleeding and kittens' yellow poop normal?

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My cat just gave birth yesterday and today i noticed there's blood coming out of her vagina. But it odourless. My cat is having a stuffy nose so she didn't clean herself properly. Is the blood normal just like humans always have or is it infecter bc she didn't clean herself? And also the kittens, i noticed there's some yellowish thing at their bum. Again, is it bc the mother didn't clean them properly or are they already start pooping? Or is it something with the mom's milk? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Jessica Desrosiers · Accepted Answer

Bleeding for up to 48 hours post-labor is normal in cats, and should lessen over that 48 hour period. However, if you are seeing signs of illness or the discharge is not decreasing over time, it is best to seek vet care to rule out any more serious issues causing it. Yellow stuff out of the kitten's bottom is likely their first stool called the meconium, and is usually passed after they are born and start to nurse. This is normal, and the momma cat should clean it and herself up. However if she needs help, a warm wet washcloth can be used to help keep mom and babies clean. Again, if you see any signs of illness, the babies don't seem to want to nurse, are weak, or aren't growing, or the mother seems ill, a vet exam is always best.

Is my cat's post-birth bleeding and kittens' yellow poop normal?

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