Spontaneous Abortion, Pregnancy Loss in Cats It is not uncommon
for cats to experience spontaneous abortions (miscarriages). A
variety of medical reasons can cause this reaction. The cat
should be evaluated immediately after a miscarriage to make
certain more serious underlying health conditions do not exist.
Symptoms and Types If a cat has experienced a miscarriage, the
most common thing an owner notices is abnormal and extended
vaginal bleeding. There may also be an abnormal amount of
discharge. An expelled fetus may be found, especially if the cat
was in the late trimester. The most common cause of a lost
pregnancy is fetal death due to a hormonal imbalance. Some other
causes include: - Mycotic Abortion – This fungus most commonly
causes excessive bleeding in the uterus and can lead to an
aborted fetus. - Fetal Death – If the cat has a hormonal
imbalance it can lead to the fetus' death, either causing
stillbirth or miscarriage. Fetal deaths may also be related to
genetic disorders of the fetus itself, caus