My cat had kittens last night. Could more still be inside her?

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Cats can delay labor for a maximum of 24 hours. If it has been longer than 24 hours then that constitutes an emergency. If you are concerned about a retained kitten that hasn't been born great than 24 hours after the birth of the last kitten I highly recommend a Vet appointment. They can take an X-ray to confirm she is finished. I wish Chloe the best!

Cats are typically pretty predictable when it comes to delivering their babies, but when they decide to act outside the norm they become extremely unpredictable. Your average short haired house-cat will have a kitten every 10-60 minutes after the first one is delivered. However there are some cases where cats are known to intentionally stop giving birth (usually we aren't able to determine why with certainty), and will resume anywhere from a couple hours to upwards of 24-36 hours later. This tends to happens most often in animals that were interrupted physically during the birthing process. In cases where there is truly difficulty with delivery or failure to deliver all the young, veterinary intervention will be required. This is especially true if you feel Lily is not caring for the others babies, is acting unusual or sickly, or if she is actively straining but not producing any offspring. Hope this makes sense.

It is possible. Sometimes kittens will take long breaks up to 12 hours between kittens without it being problematic. If she starts to seem distressed or painful, take her to the vet for an xray to see if more are there. If she seems to be doing well, and is caring for the kitties she has, and is eating and resting comfortably I don't think you need to be concerned. The uterus remains enlarged even once empty, and it takes time for that to contract back down. Thanks for asking Boop by Petco!

If she is not straining to push at this time, then yes give her more time to birth the rest of the kittens at her own pace. This process, known as[ queening](https://www.petcoach.co/article/queening-giving-birth-in-cats/), can take up to 48 hrs to complete. Please try not to worry or [stress](https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-surprising-ways-stress-can-impact-your-pet) her during her labor process as this can stall and prolong her labor. If no kitten is delivered after 30 minutes of active straining/pushing, then you should have her examined by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER.

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! There is no way to tell by palpating Quinn's belly if she has any remaining kittens. The only way to know 100% is to take her to your Vet for an X-ray. Cats can delay labor for up to 24 hours, especially if stressed. Limit the number of people around her, have her in a quiet private room, do not let other animals in and check on her every 2-3 hours for the next 24 hours. If she has more kittens then she will give birth to them soon. I hope this helps!

While cats can take a break between kittens, 20 hours is long time between kittens and I would take Kitty into the vet now to be safe. Be sure to bring all her kittens with her as well. Best of luck!

If there still was a kitten inside she would probably be sick or straining with contractions. Cats can take up to 24 hours between kittens but I’ve never seen them give birth later than that. You may be feeling the intestinal movements when you are touching her belly. I’m sure she’s eating more so these can become more prominent. As long as she’s feeling fine and nursing I don’t think there is anything abnormal going on. Thanks for using Boop by Petco to help you care for Cleo.

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! Lely may not have anymore kittens. Cats can delay labor for up to 24 hrs and especially if stressed. Be sure she is in a quiet room, keep extra people out, do not allow other animals in and only check in her every 2-3 hours. I would consider scheduling an appointment with your Vet for an X-ray to see if there are anymore left inside her uterus. I wish you and Lely the best!

If Bella is eating and drinking ok, and doesn't have diarrhea or vomiting or seem sick in any way, then she does not likely have other kittens left. At this stage Bella would be very sick 4 days after going into labor if this was the case. As long as she is nursing her kittens, all the nipples seem to be normal and producing milk, and they kittens are growing a little every day, then things sound great!

Hi, thanks for using Boop by Petco! She might. If she is laying comfortably, grooming herself and her kittens and NOT having contractions then she may have more later. Cats can delay labor for up to 24 hours. If you are still worried at the 24 hour mark make an appointment with your Vet for a belly X-ray to be sure she is finished. Good luck!