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Bleeding cat

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Question
Hi my cat gave birth yesterday night and she had 6 kittens i had already read about cats havign light bleeding after birth but since yesterday and today she has been leaving little pools of blood could it be that she has a dead kitten inside?

Answer
Jackie,

It is common for a female to hemorrhage for 3-5 days after giving birth.  However, to be on the safe side, I would take her to the vet for a post natal check up and an oxytocin shot.  If there is anything in there that should not be, the oxytocin will induce her to expel it.  It also will help shrink the uterus and help with milk production.

Best regards... Norm.