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kitten birth

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Question
Do you know how long it usually takes for kittens to be born once a cat goes into labor

Answer
Tracey,


In my experience a cat will generally produce kittens about an hour after labor begins and then every 15-20 minutes thereafter until she is done. If she seems restless or anxious and has not produced a kitten in an hour or more she will likely need a c-section to have her babies so that she will be healthy and produce a healthy family. If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me again.