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My cat's belly is big and leg twitching after birth. More kittens?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

My cat had kittens and it has been hrs but her belly is still big and her back leg is twitching. Could she still have more babies?

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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

Veterinarian

Published on August 6th, 2018

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! She might. If she is laying comfortably, grooming herself and her kittens and NOT having contractions then she may have more later. Cats can delay labor for up to 24 hours. If you are still worried at the 24 hour mark make an appointment with your Vet for a belly X-ray to be sure she is finished. Good luck!

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