Can a cat give birth to more than one kitten?
To our excitement two more kittens, both handsome boys came out. The next (and last) time Kitcat gave birth, this time she indeed had only one kitten, a beautiful little girl! Over the course of the years, I have had two queens giving birth to only one kitten. Although relatively rare, this is by no means abnormal.
Do you need to help your cat give birth?
Your cat may be able to give birth without needing any help from you, but it’s important to understand your cat’s needs, as well as those of her kittens, in case your help is required. Contact your vet if any problems occur.
What should I do if my cat only had one kitten?
It will be considered a veterinary medical emergency and they should be taken to a specialist immediately. You will be able to tell if there are any birth difficulties due to the behavior and symptomatology of the mother cat. The time between the births of each kitten is usually between 15 minutes and 1 hour.
Why does my cat only have one kitten?
If you did not witness the birth of the litter, it is possible the mother cat ate the stillborn kitten, making it appear there was only one cat in the litter. Whatever the reason for having a single kitten, do not worry, it doesn’t in itself imply there is a health risk. Although not as common as a multi-kitten litter it is possible.
Your cat may be able to give birth without needing any help from you, but it’s important to understand your cat’s needs, as well as those of her kittens, in case your help is required. Contact your vet if any problems occur.
How long does it take for a cat to give birth?
The birth is usually complete within six hours after the start of the second stage, but can last up to 12 hours. The first stage of kittening lasts up to 36 hours and is usually shorter for queens that have had kittens before. The second stage of kittening lasts five to thirty minutes for each kitten.
It will be considered a veterinary medical emergency and they should be taken to a specialist immediately. You will be able to tell if there are any birth difficulties due to the behavior and symptomatology of the mother cat. The time between the births of each kitten is usually between 15 minutes and 1 hour.
When to take mother cat and her newborn kittens to the vet?
If you haven’t already done so, after one week, take the mother cat and kittens to your veterinarian for a well-check. If the mother cat was not vaccinated, this would be a good time to do it. Also, she might get treatment for roundworms, to protect both her and her kittens.
