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My cat gave birth, found dead kitten. Is she still pregnant with more?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 11 months old | 2 lbs

My cat gave birth to 4 kittens on 12th feb i.e., 2 days back.... And today's morning when i woke up to check her out i saw one more kitten lying dead beside her.... it's like she gave birth during last night .... Whats the prblm ... What to do ... Am so worried about.... She looks fat evn now.... Are their more kittens in her stomach....and one more thing the dead kittens size is too large then the kittens which were born first ....

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on February 13th, 2019

Poor little kitten! It could be there were more yet to be born, and sometimes cats need help giving birth. I would take Sweetie and her kittens into a vet immediately to get checked out. Best of luck.

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    Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 20th, 2020

    While cats can have one kitten, it is more common that they have multiple ones. If you think there are more kittens yet to be born, she may need help giving birth. Please take her and her kitten into a vet immediately.

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