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My cat just had kittens and now has diarrhea. Is this normal?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Chartreux | Female | unspayed

This morning my cat gave birth to 5 kittens now she is having diarrhea.. is this normal or not ??

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Answered By Catherine Stecyk

Veterinarian

Published on April 25th, 2019

Hello and thank you for reaching out to Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. It is not unusual for animals to have some diarrhea after giving birth. As long as she continues to eat well, this should slowly resolve over the course of the next 3-4 days. If it does not, or if Naughtt develops any other unusual clinical signs, I recommend having her seen by a veterinarian, as an unrelated issue may be present. I hope this is helpful!

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    Answered By David Elbeze, DVM, MRCVS

    Veterinarian

    Published on May 28th, 2017

    It's not uncommon for a cat to have post partum diarrhea. offer her boiled boneless chicken and rice every 4-6 hours in small portions. if she is eating and not vomiting, continue with this diet for 2 to 4 days. if the diarrhea does not resolve, you will have to take her to the vet to get it treated.

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    Answered By Anna M., DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on April 17th, 2019

    Hello, and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Transient diarrhea just after labor is common and often caused by the stress of the labor. However, pets can also be particularly prone to intestinal parasites such as roundworms or coccidia after pregnancy, so if the diarrhea lasts more than 24 hours, or if she is acting sick in any way, she should be evaluated by your vet. Hope this helps!

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    Answered By Dr. Leigh, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 19th, 2017

    The diarrhea could be caused by an infection, parasite, or possibly from something she ate. Your vet can test a stool sample to see if she has a parasite and then prescribe medication to treat. She may need some fluids to prevent dehydration, especially because she is nursing kittens. You may need to remove her from the kittens and clean her up if she has diarrhea on her. Call your vet an have her seen tomorrow as soon as possible. Hope she feels better soon!

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