My cat just had kittens. Why is she sick, vomiting, unresponsive?

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. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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.

Poor Smores sounds quite ill! I would have her seen by a vet immediately, as it's quite serious that she is pregnant and can't keep down water. She could quickly become dehydrated, which is not safe for her or the kittens. It could be that she was in labor and it has now stopped, making her ill. She may need veterinary attention to help give birth to her kittens. She may also have a GI illness. The vet can diagnose what is causing her vomiting, and can treat her. Please bring her into a vet ASAP.

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.

That is definitely unusual. Buttons needs to see the veterinarian for a physical exam as this is the only way to determine the cause. It’s possible she has an infection, a retained and decaying fetus, or something unrelated to the litter such as bacterial overgrowth or parasites. Best to play it safe since there are so many potential causes. I hope she starts feeling better quickly and please feel free to post any additional questions.

Hi and thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Sorry to hear about Mimcha. Any abnormal behavior or sign of illness that persists, worsens or other signs develop are an indication to see your veterinarian. It's possible she has a kitten still inside of her or other problem going on. Your vet can gather a history, perform an examination and then advise you on any diagnostic tests needed. Possible tests include blood/urine tests and imaging studies such as x-rays/ultrasound. Once a diagnosis is made a sound treatment plan can be implemented. Good luck with Mimcha and happy holidays.

You really need to have Lilli to a vet for exam. Something is obviously wrong. You can't leave her like this to vomit every day and be miserable. With the hair loss, she could have ringworm, mange or any number of diseases. Again, a vet visit is needed to figure this out. Also, I suggest you have her spayed so she doesn't get pregnant anymore. Obviously that took a toll on her body.