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My cat just had kittens. Is her belly still moving a sign of more kittens?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat has had 3 kittens at 2.20 am and its now 6.07pm and her belly is moving a little is this a sign theres is move stuck or just her belly going back to normal

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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on January 16th, 2019

There may be another kitten in there and I would strongly recommend to get in touch with your local veterinarian and discuss the possibility to take an x ray and determine whether she is giving birth to other kittens (there may be more than one).

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    Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 11th, 2018

    She could still have more kittens to come but it is most likely just her uterus contracted post-partum. If she is acting normally and still eating and drinking and nursing her kittens then I would just continue to watch her. If she starts to act abnormal or you continue to see muscle spasms, I would have your vet take a look at her to ensure she is okay and to make sure her calcium levels are normal. Eclampsia can occur post-partum due to low calcium and can cause muscle spasms. I hope this helps!

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