My new mom cat had kittens 3 days ago and won't eat. What should I do?

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My cat had kittens about 3 days ago and she's not eating anything. We've tried wet food , dry food, cut up lunch meat all which she loved before having her kittens. I'm really worried about her. Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | 4 lbs

Megan, DVM, CVA · Accepted Answer

Poor Girl! Motherhood can be rough. Since it has been 3 days, I strongly recommend having your vet take a look at her. Since she is nursing, the kittens are depleting her of hydration and nutrients so waiting too long can make things worse. Having babies can mess up their blood values and cause issues. Your vet will likely run bloodwork. They will put her some meds that are safe for the nursing kittens if needed to help her feel better.

My new mom cat had kittens 3 days ago and won't eat. What should I do?

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