My cat's still in labor after dead kitten, is her placenta stuck?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1 year and 2 months old | 4 lbs
my cat gave birth three days ago to two healthy kittens. yesterday she gave birth but the kitten was dead and the placenta was not attached. she seems to have another kitten and is pushing. is it possible that she could give birth to another cat if the placenta was still in her?
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Published on May 18th, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Snow. I recommend that she sees her veterinarian or an emergency veterinarian. She has been in labor longer than is normal. She will need an x-ray to see if there are any more kittens yet to come. She can become very ill if she has a retained kitten and/or placenta. I hope this information helps.
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Published on August 2nd, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is fine that Rascal ate the placenta, most dogs and cats do. Cats can delay labor for up to 24 hours. I would put in a quiet room with a bed, water, food and a litter box. Do not let other animals, children or many people in. Check on her every few hours. If there are no more kittens born in 24 hours have her seen for an X-ray to check. I wish you the best!
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