My cat is in labor, given oxytocin, panting, no kittens. Emergency?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed
My cat vet gave 2 oxytocin to my cat after he gave first oxytocin around 2 pm after given the oxytocin my cat water broke out at 4 pm and then he gave second oxytocin around 7 pm after second oxytocin she start to panting and breathing heavily and now its 11:30 pm and there’s no sign of kittens?
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Published on February 15th, 2020
It sounds like this cat needs a c-section. Cats rarely have issues giving birth so there is definitely a problem. More oxytocin is not likely to help. I suggest you call the vet back and take her for surgery. If the vet is not available just keep the cat in a calm, quiet area until you can get to the vet in the morning.
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Published on May 7th, 2018
The sonogram is most likely correct. Your vet probably gave an injection of oxytocin which is a hormone to stimulate uterine contractions. Typically, if no contractions or birth of the kitten happens within 1 hour, it is not going to work. If that is indeed the injection that was used, your vet should recheck her after an hour and decide if a C-section should be done to remove the kitten surgically. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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