Why did my cat only have 2 kittens?

Yes, it can be completely normal. In fact, in feral cat colonies, it is common for another female to nurse other kittens if the mother cat is away for too long and the kittens are crying.

Does a cat have afterbirth after each kitten?

As each kitten is born, the mother will tear open the membranes and clear the mouth and nose area of the kitten, bite off the umbilical cord, and subsequently eat the afterbirth. “Most cats deliver their kittens without complications; however, first time mothers should be attended by their owners.”

Is it rare for a cat to have two kittens?

It is not unusual for Persians to rest an hour or more between each kitten. Rarely, a cat may deliver one or two kittens then interrupt labor for as long as twenty-four hours before the remainder of the litter is born. If the delivery proceeds normally, the kitten will emerge after a few contractions.

How do you take care of a cat that just gave birth?

Keep the mother cat’s litter box, food, and water bowls close by. Make sure you are feeding her a high-quality canned kitten food, supplemented with KMR (Kitten Milk Replacement). These specially formulated foods ensure that a nursing, postpartum mother cat gets the nutrients she needs.

What should you do if a mother cat won’t feed her kittens?

If the mother cat won’t feed her newborn kittens at all, it’s important to get both the mother and the kittens to a veterinarian as soon as possible. In the meantime, you must find a way to feed the kittens. This is usually done by bottle-feeding kitten formula.

What should I do if my cat gives birth for the first time?

When you understand your mother cat’s changing care needs, you can better support both her and her kittens after the birth. If your cat is giving birth for the first time, familiarize yourself with the types of problems that can occur before the birth takes place.

What happens if a mother cat refuses to nurse her kittens?

The mother cat may reject some or all of the kittens. Not only will she refuse to nurse the kittens; she may ignore them altogether or act aggressively when approached by a kitten. If anything like this happens, your first step should be to take the mother and kittens to the veterinarian as soon as possible.

What to do if your cat is not eating or drinking?

Since cats as a species are quite good at hiding when they are in pain or not feeling well, it’s important to pay attention to any changes in your cat’s habits, especially when it comes to eating. Contact your veterinarian if your kitten has not eaten for one to two days or if your adult cat has not eaten in two days.