My cat is bleeding after giving birth to a dead kitten. Is it normal?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
HI Sadly my cat gave birth to a one dead kitten...after one day she started bleeding out from her vagina... im kinda scared so can someone help with this..oh i almost forget is it normal that her milk stays in her nipples !!
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Published on July 15th, 2019
You can see some bleeding after giving birth, that is normal, but without seeing her in person, I can't say if it's normal or not for sure I'd be concerned she may have more kittens yet to be born. Have her seen by a vet immediately. As for the milk, yes it's normal to still have milk there.
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Published on August 23rd, 2018
You will need to take your cat to your veterinarian for an exam. She may still have a dead kitten in her or a reetained placenta, or have an infection (which may have caused the death of the kittens). She will need a thorough exam and possibly prescription antibiotics. Please take her to a vet today.
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Published on June 6th, 2019
It was probably the placenta and that would be normal. Here is an article about what to expect when cats give birth. This may answer more of your questions: ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/queening-giving-birth-in-cats/ ) Hope this helps. If you have more questions you can always opt for a private consultation where we can chat back and forth. That way you can ask as many questions as you'd like. Best wishes.
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Published on September 2nd, 2018
I am very sorry to hear that. Eating the little one could be completely normal and discharge as well after giving birth. I would definitively recommend a veterinary check up if the signs persist more than 48hours or you notice diarrhoea, vomiting, lethargy or inappetence. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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