My cat just had kittens. How to tell if she has more inside her?

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My cat had her first litter of kittens 12 hours (three kittens) and I can't tell if she still has kittens in her, how do I feel the difference between enlarged mammory glands and remaining kittens? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! 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!

My cat just had kittens. How to tell if she has more inside her?

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