How do you know when cats are finished having kittens?

[TakingBackSunday]

Hi all,

As the title suggests how do you know when a cat has finished having kittens?

Sat down for my tea and my beloved cat popped out a still born kitten, didn't even know she was pregnant.

Well apparently when I was away one weekend she got through the kitchen window and returned before I came home so DH didn't bother to tell me.

I know I'm irresponsible but she's an indoor ragdoll cat so didn't have had any urgency really (idiot) but I just need help with making sure she's okay now

She's being very affectionate, following me everywhere but not much else

@TakingBackSunday

Very glad she's okay bless her little paws. Such a pretty cat

@TakingBackSunday glad she's okay. Hope you haven't listened too much to the troll responses on here - I have owned outdoor cats all my life and in the last 6 years, I have lost 3 to RTAs. Now my 9 month old kitten is an indoor cat who isn't the slightest bit interested in the outside world and it will stay that way. You know your cats and know what's best for them. P.S. her little face 😍 xx

Try another vet.

You have it speyed or it’s dead (everybody must already have suggested this)

Sorry wrong quote but advice still stands. Back last year our dog wasn't right, took him to our normal vets who said probably a bit off colour, nothing to worry about, keep your eye on him. Saw another vet who ordered blood tests, turned out he had testicular cancer. If you're worried get a second opinion.

First litter is often smaller, although just one kitten is unusual. My cat also gave birth unexpectedly to two live kittens, we came home from holiday and there they were squealing in a box. If your cat was indoor I can see why you put off the spay, glad she's booked in now though as there are other benefits, but don't beat yourself up, it's not like you let her roam about. Hope she's ok as it must have been quite a shock for her as well as you! Sad the little one didn't make it, they really are very fun to have around.

I have two cats and ones indoor. I wouldn't mind if she went out but she's scared of everything and just likes the house

Cats can have up to 24 hours between kittens so you need to take her to the vets to get her scanned or xrayed to see if there are more in there. And then get her spayed!!!

RTFT

Edited because I can see you have taken her to the vets. Just make sure you take her back for her procedure. And give her lots of TLC afterwards and a safe, quiet place for her to recover.

Rtft!

Read my edit!!!! 🤣🤣🤣

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Glad to hear your lovely cat is OK, sorry to hear about her kitten😥. I have a Ragdoll too and she's terrified of the outside world (socialisation prior to me adopting her maybe), actually terrified of lots of things except food.😁

We have considered getting an enclosed catio (busy road outside), but opt to let her roam our enclosed back garden when she dares, but only when we're in the house.

As long as she has plenty of enrichment inside, (climbing and hiding places and things to chase), she's content.

I kept my two kittens inside all the time before they were spayed at 8 months old.
They pleaded to be let out but no chance.
They are now lively healthy three year olds, with not a care in the world.
Please OP get them spayed.

OP, posters are actually being vile. You have done the best with what you had. I hope your beautiful cat is ok, and that you are also ok, it’s not a nice thing to see xx

Hi we have Ragdolls also and were also advised not to let them out at all. What we did (so they could get fresh air and be with us in the garden) is installed cat netting around the top of the fences. It’s on metal brackets that come out at 45 degree angles so they can’t jump over it.

Don’t worry OP, there’s always one! It sounds like you are doing a good job under difficult circumstances - and that you are well tuned in to your cat’s body language and moods, which a lot of pet owners are not. I hope the cat and you and your family are all ok xxx

Ah op. It sounds like you have has a really shite 24 hours on top of normal life stress. You have done your best, you didn't know. I'm a very happy cat owner and I can see you've tried and just want whats best for yours.

You cannot be serious? You are posting about your indoor un neutered cat who got out, ended up pregnant, has given birth to a stillborn who you are apparently concerned about… but can’t let her go to her chosen place to give birth or mourn because your children are there?
For God sake take them out, read to them in bed, have a sleeping bag and hot chocolate and film evening in your bed…
should you have a cat?

But late to the party, OP has given an update.

Well yes obviously my response took forever to actually post. But yeah thanks for pointing that out for all concerned.

Hope OP & cat/kittens are ok

Your response took 24 hours to post...🤔 yeah ok

@Shouldbedoing

Not all first litters are only 1 or 2 kittens. One of my BSH girls had 9 in her first litter, and increased the number with each subsequent litter!
Fortunately, I had another girl who generally only had 3 or 4, so I made sure they were both pregnant together, so that when the kittens arrived, the two mums would bundle them all together and share the work of raising their babies together.
Two mums looking after 16 kittens was far easier than one trying to look after 12 on her own!