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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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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

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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    Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

    Veterinarian

    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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