My cat gave birth, rejected kittens, won't eat or drink. What's wrong?

Hello, & thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. I am afraid it sounds as if Jewel has picked up an infection, or she is just worn out from nursing & cleaning up after the kittens. I would not let her nurse the kittens, to decrease contamination if this is contagious, & to prevent a further drain on her resources. It would be best to have her seen by your veterinarian, not only to start treatment for her, if necessary, but to hopefully prevent the kittens from becoming ill. Cats can not go very long before they become even sicker. 3 days without food, & she could be in trouble. The kittens are old enough to eat on their own. Encourage them to do so until you see how Jewel is faring. I hope she is feeling better soon. Take care.

Hello.. I am so sorry about Casper, but the best thing to do is find another veterinarian & get a second opinion. A cat that does not eat for this long is in serious danger of developing a possibly fatal liver condition called hepatic lipidosis. She sounds like she needs to be hospitalized, thoroughly examined for the possibility of an unexpelled fetus, infection, or other underlying condition that is making her so sick. I hope you can have her seen soon. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor girl. If she is not eating food, then this is an indicator that she may have an infection. At this age, most of the kittens should be almost weaned off of her, so it is ok if she is not producing a lot of milk. You can start giving them kitten formula mixed with soft canned food at this point and help them wean completely off of mom. Here is one product to consider--> https://www.chewy.com/royal-canin-mother-babycat-ultra/dp/33913?utm_id=27615258&msclkid=fc531f6858681e024d0142b0586ef3e3&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Shopping-Product%20Targets-Consumables&utm_term=4584826050804684&utm_content=Royal%20Canin Then it's best to take Thankom to your local vet for a proper exam to determine why she is not eating well and get her treated based on the underlying problem. I do hope that your pet Thankom is able to get well soon! Best of luck and take care.

I'm sorry that this is happening but she needs to be examined by a vet. You must realize that not all problems can be fixed at home. If she had a "miscarriage" then she could still have some retained tissues in her uterus that is making her sick. That cannot be fixed without a vet. We cannot possibly diagnose her over the internet without an in-person examination and more information (besides the fact that it is illegal). We are only here to offer advice. I know you love your cat and because you do, it is your responsibility to seek medical treatment when she is ill. She is going to continue to get pregnant and possibly have issues unless you get her spayed. I strongly recommend you have her spayed once she is back to feeling better.

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.

I am very concerned about what you describe especially being just 2-3 weeks postpartum. I worry that she may have a uterine infection, a retained fetus, or a possibly mastitis. I would highly encourage you to have him evaluated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Best of luck and I hope she improves soon. Thank you for using Pet Coach.

The only way to be sure there are no kittens left is for your veterinarian to do an exam and likely an x-ray of her belly to make sure there's no kittens still present. It maybe she only had one kitten. But it is also possible she's not wanting to eat because she could be having complications of labor. I recommend having your veterinarian do an exam to make sure there are no further issues.