Why is my cat bleeding, lethargic, and scooting after giving birth?

If Elle is still bleeding, seems painful or in distress, or is feverish, I would bring her to your vet ASAP. It is possible she could be having some complications from her labor and requires medical care. Bringing her along with the kittens for an exam can help determine if this is the case and get her feeling better.

Poor Violet. It is hard to say exactly what it is without looking at her. She could have a wound, be in heat (less likely with that much blood), have an infected anal gland, or even a mass in her rectum. Your vet really needs to look at her so they can determine exactly where the blood is coming from and make sure she doesn’t need stitches or other treatment. They can get her started on the proper antibiotics that will be safe for the kittens if they are still nursing. I hope this helps.

You can see some bleeding after giving birth, that is normal, but without seeing her in person, I can't say if it's normal or not for sure I'd be concerned she may have more kittens yet to be born. Have her seen by a vet immediately. As for the milk, yes it's normal to still have milk there.

I’m sorry to hear that Peony isn’t feeling well. I am suspicious that she may have refused nursing because she wasn’t feeling well. I would highly encourage you to have her evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. I worry she may have a uterine infection or even a retained placenta or fetus causing illness. An x-Ray and possibly blood work may be recommended to help determine the diagnosis and best treatment plan. Best of luck and thank you for using Pet Coach.

No, I would expect continued bleeding. I would recommend that you follow up with your veterinarian and have her evaluated. She may need an ultrasound or x-rays to determine if she has any remaining feti.

Poor Nariko! It's very concerning that she's so lethargic and not eating, as these are often signs of a serious problem in cats. Since she had stillborn kittens, it's possible that she could have a serious uterine infection or even a dead kitten still inside her. Cats can also get pregnancy toxemia, eclampsia, and other life-threatening problems around the time of birth. I would recommend taking Nariko to a vet immediately for an exam. He/she can do blood work and x-rays if needed to help diagnose the problem and get her started on appropriate treatment.

A certain amount of bloody discharge is normal after delivery. This can last days to weeks. If it is frank blood, Diamond should be examined by your veterinarian or at the nearest veterinary ER today. Check the color of her gums. They should be pink. If they appear pale, take her to the veterinarian immediately. Keep her warm and as stress free as possible until she sees the vet.