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My cat had kittens. Why is her belly still big and breathing fast?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

My cat gave a birth to four kittens, but i feel her belly is still there is more! even when she was pregnant her belly seems different in size than her last pregnancy! i dont know she still breath fast! is it possible there is still kitten inside?

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Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

Veterinarian

Published on March 15th, 2019

The belly often remain larger than normal after delivery for several days, fast breathing is quite common especially when she is feeding her kittens. it's possible she still ha kittens in her but not very likely.

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