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My pregnant outdoor cat is missing after birth, is she okay?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 9 months old

My cat chapa...she had come 3days ago...she is pregnant...she was at acute stage of pregnancy...she is an outdoor cat and had her dinner...and went back to wherever she usually stays...and have not returned for the last two days...today is the third day and she has not yet arrived...what can i expect?? Is she well? Or is it normal for cats to not eat for 2 to 3 days after giving birth??

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Answered By Megan, DVM, CVA

Veterinarian

Published on May 12th, 2018

It is possible that she is just taking care of her young for now. There are possible complication after birth like imbalance hormones, a kitten not born causing infection, or even eclampsia (low calcium). If you know where she could be hiding, I would try to find her and take food to her. If not, all you can do is wait. She will likely come out when she is ready. I am sorry that she is worrying you and I wish there was more we could do. I hope this helps and you find her soon!

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