New cat had kittens, hard belly, pink nipples, not using litter box?

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I took a stray cat in yesterday. We took her to humane soc, had wellness exam and got her vaccinated. They said she had had kittens recently but is not lactating currently. It's been 24 hrs and she has not used litter box. Her belly is a lil hard but she seems perfect otherwise. Good appetite and water intake. This is my first time touching a cat who had kittens so don't know what normal should feel like. Her nipples are bubblegum pink. Is she prego or has her milk hardened or is she blocked? Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 6.2 lbs

Catherine Stecyk · Accepted Answer

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If she recently had kittens, her nipples may feel more plump than they typically would, since she may have residual milk in there that needs to resorb or they may still be swollen from being recently suckled on by her kittens. If she truly has not urinated in 24 hours, I would be concerned. I would check around your house for any spots, as she may have urinated outside of the litter box, since this is a new home for her. Stress can slow cat's GI tracts, so she may not defecate for a few days. As long as she is acting normally and has a good appetite and is drinking water, I would continue to monitor her at home. If she ever becomes excessively lethargic, or loses her appetite, or vomits or has diarrhea, I would have her evaluated by your veterinarian. You could try confining her to a smaller area for a day or so to make sure she is urinating. I hope this is helpful!

New cat had kittens, hard belly, pink nipples, not using litter box?

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