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My cat is sick after birth: pink vomit, no appetite, not nursing.

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Bengal | Female | unspayed | 6.6 lbs

My cat is feeling unwell and vomited pink saliva, has no appetite and isn't nursing her two kittens. She also seems sad. Background information: Lucy gave birth a month ago to 4 kittens. Sadly, only two survived. When the first three were born I thought she had finished giving birth, but she was missing a placenta for a baby. Two days later however, a fourth baby was born and came out with its placenta but there was still one missing. Could she have a retained placenta? Is this relevant at all

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Penelope Graben, DVM

Answered By Penelope Graben, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on September 21st, 2019

Hello,

I do worry that Lucy may have retained placenta or a uterine infection that could be causing pain. I worry whenever cats become lethargic and stop eating. I recommend taking Lucy to her veterinarian as soon as possible. They can best guide you after a physical exam.
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