My cat just gave birth, why no litter box use & loud stomach?

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My cat gave birth yesterday to three kittens and it's been more than 48 hours and she has been eating but hasn't used her litter box since yesterday. She has also been having LOUD growling noises in her stomach. Is this normal? If not, what can I do about it? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If she is eating she will eventually urinate and poop. Be sure the litter box isn't too far from where she is with the kittens. Consider bringing it in the room where she is, but put it far enough away from her and the food. The loud stomach noises could just be gas moving through the intestines, they were cramped by growing kittens for 2 months. But watch closely for any vomiting or diarrhea from Lily. As long as she is eating and she used the litter box today I wouldn't worry right now. Good luck!

My cat just gave birth, why no litter box use & loud stomach?

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