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Cat in labor

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Question
My Ragdoll queen had 1 Kitten at 11:30 AM on Saturday, and 1 at 11:30 PM on Saturday. I can feel more kittens moving inside her but she still hasn't had any more. She has gotten up and ate, had some water and used the litter box. Is it OK for her to go 12 hours between kittens? Is it normal?

Answer
It is not unusual for this to happen but I would have her checked out by the vet now as once the birth canal is open there is always the potential for infection to gain access.  If she has more kittens in there you also don't want to find that she has now suffered uterine inertia (the inability to push) and may need veterinary help.

Marcia.