Why does my cat still look pregnant after giving birth to kittens?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed
My cat gave birth two six kittens (two did not make it) Sunday afternoon, she still looks pregnant; she acts normal but it looks like she didn't "clean" herself after the last kitten that came out. Why does she still look pregnant?
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Published on May 15th, 2019
This is normal and no cause for concern. Ideally, she should be physically examined by your veterinarian to confirm no kittens remain to be delivered. It may take some time for Kitty to lose the pregnancy weight or for swelling associated with the pregnancy to resolve.
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Published on March 27th, 2017
Hi! Sorry to hear about the stillbirths! This is a little odd! I wonder if she still has fluid in her uterus, or whether her body has just not resumed the original shape, because she wasn't able to nurse babies. I'm glad that she is acting fine otherwise though, that is the most important thing. If there were retained placentas, or still babies inside, I imagine that she would be very sick right now! So, you could always have her checked by your vet to be on the safe side, but I think as long as she is eating/drinking, and acting normally, I wouldn't be too worried. Best of luck with Bear!
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Published on July 18th, 2018
Most likely this is normal. It takes time for everything to shrink back down. Even some discharge now is normal. Her belly will remain a bit bigger, probably forever, and she might keep some nipple enlargement. If she is straining, passing a lot of blood, not eating or not taking care of the babies, then do go to ER.
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Published on March 30th, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I doubt that Mason is pregnant again, it is too soon. Female cats do go back in to heat quickly but usually around weaning of the kittens. Even if she mated more than once with more than one male the kittens should have been close to each other in gestation. Maybe 1 day apart not 7 days. Her belly could be big from parasites or fluid. If you are truly concerned by the size of her belly have your Vet examine her and possibly take an X-ray to be sure. I hope this helps and I wish you the best!
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