My cat was in early labour for about 15 hours, then had first kitten at 11am, second at 12.20 and third at 12.35, she has eaten but only because we have held the food there for her but she has not moved, is this normal and if so how long is normal? Thanks in advance. Pet's info: Cat | Domestic Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year old

That is a very long time for a queen to be in labor, so she is likely very exhausted. keep her food and water near her and also her litter box. She should get up after a rest. She will also be very worried about her babies, and not want to leave them alone. Try not to handle the kittens as that may cause more stress to her. I would say by the evening she should get up for a little, to either drink or go to the litter box.

Hello, what you're seeing is normal nursing behavior in a cat. They will pick their kittens up by the scruff and move them to where mom feels it is safe for them. You may not need to intervene as much and just monitor that kittens are nursing every 2 hours and ensure mom has plenty of food and water. Hope this helps.

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Mom cats do like to move their babies if they feel they are at risk. For some reason Icy thinks they are and is stressed. If she is indoors, allow her to move the kittens (with in reason) to a new location. Watch her (but do not stress her) to see where she moves them to. If a lot of people are handling the kittens or coming to visit, I would limit that until the kittens are older. I hope this helps and good luck!