Question:

What are the symptoms of a pregnant cat going into labor?

by Guest5585 | 12 years, 9 month(s) ago

A stray cat has more or less adopted me and she is pregnant so I am wondering what the symptoms for her going into labor are because I have read different things online and she exhibits some signs but not others. She cleans herself alot nipples a bit v****a a bit, frequent visits to the litter box and seems to sleep alot, earlier today she was restless.

Tags: cat, Labor, pregnant, symptoms

Report

Answer The Question I've Same Question Too

Follow Question

1 ANSWERS

Sort By: Date | Rating

amomipais82

Hi,
There are a number of signs to let you know when your queen is about to give birth.
Nesting
Decreased activity
Milk discharge from the nipples
Restlessness
Calling as if in heat
l*****g of the vaginal area
Even if you know when she is ready to give birth about the best you can do is to protect her quiet and privacy. Keep fresh water and food nearby. Mover her litter box to an easily accessible spot, but not too close to the maternity area. Just before the first kitten is delivered she'll start to pant heavily. As soon as it arrives, she will clean the envelope that covers it away, and l**k the newborn vigorously to stimulate its circulatory and respiratory systems. Then she'll usually eat the afterbirth. Don't interfere with this process: it contains nutrients she needs. Between kittens she may get out of her box and walk around or eat and drink a little. Kittens may arrive a few minutes to a couple of hours apart. Then entire birthing process can take from 2 to 6 hours depending on the number of kittens, age of the mother, and whether or not this is her first litter.

I hope I helped
Report (0) (0) | 12 years, 9 month(s) ago