My cat is pregnant and i want too know what the signs are when she goes into labor.?

Question

also will she just sleep through it

Answer 1

I kept my pregnant cat in a kennel near my bed at night when she came close to her time so I could be with her when she labored. I woke up to eight little kittens meowing! So, I guess some cats give birth silently.

Answer 2

just took feral cats that were in my backyard living in the bushes when i moved in, and domesticated most within a year - and watched the one female who for i could pet but not pick up (ie the only one i couldn't spey) get coaxed into the house for special food after she got pregnant. as time went on, her motherly instincts kicked in and she went for the extra special food inside, and she ended up having kittens in my closet.
Obviously you'll see they get bigger and bigger, then what they do is start seeming urgent in their behavior as they look closely all around for discreet places they feel safe. Then, it may take two days to a week, but their normal behavior will suddenly be filled with urgent behavior that may seem like "i want attention" but is actually, hey - i'm close here - got any ideas where?
when i noticed she was huge but hadn't popped, i set up several places in the house that were private but allowed natural light, but in the end she chose the closet right next to my bed, which i consider a Blessing.
They don't seem to experience pain when they give birth, and when they first do - despite what you may think, don't touch the kittens at all at first - the mom knows what to do and how to lick them and clean them, etc, even what to do with the mess.
take good care of them, and it will be a beautiful experience of nature, and you get the gift of deciding your relationship to them.

Answer 3

Lesson 3 Part 1: Signs a Cat is Pregnant
If your cat was in heat and had access to a tom (unneutered male) cat, the likelihood that she is pregnant is very strong. A pregnant queen will show both physical and personality changes which will become more evident around three weeks after breeding. The gestation period for cats runs from 60 to 67 days. I like to use 63 days as an average, because it is easier to equate with human gestation (nine weeks vs nine months).

Physical Changes in a Pregnant Cat

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Heat Cycles Cease

This will be the first sign you may notice. If your female cat has been suffering heat cycles every 10 days to two weeks, and suddenly stops, it is very likely she is pregnant.
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Nipples Swell and Become Rosier in Color

Breeders call this "pinking," and it may be the first physical sign you will see.
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Increased Appetite

Your pregnant cat will show an increased interest in food.
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After all, she is not only eating for herself, but for several foetuses.
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Possible Vomiting

Pregnant queens may be subject to a few bouts of "morning sickness," much as human mothers-to-be. This in itself is not cause for alarm, but if it continues or is frequent, veterinarian intervention is needed.
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Abdominal Enlargement

Sometime around the fifth week of pregnancy, your pregnant cat's abdomen will start to swell noticeably, and it will continue to enlarge until time for birthing.

Personality Changes in a Pregnant Cat

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Increased Affection

Your cat may become more affectionate than normal and frequently seek out your attention. By all means, give it to her!
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"Nesting" Activities

This is not an early sign of pregnancy, but as the time for partruition (birth) approaches, your pregnant cat may seek out quiet, private places for birth to take place.

Clinical Diagnosis of Pregnancy in Cats

If your queen has had regular veterinary care, and the previous signs of pregnancy are evident, it may not be necessary to have an "official" diagnosis by a veterinarian, unless you have reason to fear something is wrong. However (and this is a big consideration), if your intent is to spay her, it is probably better that your veterinarian knows exactly what to expect.

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Palpation

Your veterinarian may be able to feel fetuses by palpating (feel by gently pressing) your queen's abdomen, usually around the 17th-20th day of pregnancy.
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Ultrasound

This diagnostic tool may detect fetuses as early as the second week of pregnancy, and heartbeats may be detected sometime after the third week.

Also:
Signs of Impending Labor

* Nesting
This was covered in the previous article on Care and Feeding of a Pregnant Cat.
* Behavioral Changes
These include restless pacing, panting, excessive grooming (especially in the area of her genitals), and excessive vocalization.
* Physical Signs of Labor
There may be a drop in normal body temperature.
The cat may vomit. The abdomen may "drop" a few days before labor, and the nipples may become larger and pinker.
* Active Labor
Contractions will start and you will see the appearance of the amniotic sac. You may also see a discharge of blood or other colored fluid.

Your biggest role may be to prepare the birthing area and move your queen into it.

Answer 4

She may disappear. If she is indoors she will look for a hiding spot and deliver there (our cat went into our closet that we had left open for her, we threw down an, old towel to soak up blood and make things more comfortable for her and her babies). She will not sleep through it. As the babies come out she will lick them clean and stay with them for weeks as they mature.

Answer 5

Mine purred very loudly and her eyes were dialated. Cats purr when in pain (in addition to happiness!) She kept getting up and lying back down like she couldn't get comfortable. Eventually she started wandering around looking into dark areas until she finally chose underneath the bed. Thats where she had her kittens!

Answer 6

You might not see it happen. Female cats tend to find hidden places to have their babies once they know they'll have them. You might wake up one morning to find a litter of kittens in the closet or in a cabinet. It's an instinct for them to keep the kittens in a safe place.

Answer 7

Check out Animal Planet's "That's My Baby!"

Answer 8

I love that show sunbrst!!! Usually they mew alot and if you leave a box with newspaper in it, they will start scratching at the paper and shredding it.

Answer 9

Mine were always clingy. i had this one who didnt like to be touched. she climbed up into my arms and wouldnt leave me alone. she may also eat more than she usually does. hope this helps!

Answer 10

First, she'll start "nesting" which is she'll start looking for a private place in which she'll give birth. Second, she might stop eating. Please, after this litter, neuter her, ok?