my cat is pregnant how can i tell when its in labor?

Question

shes due soon like 8 days but i want to kno when shes in labor

Answer 1

she should get a funky smell well at least my other cats did before the went into labor. it smells really gross.

Answer 2

She will look for a place to have the kittens, most likely it will be a weird spot and don't try to move the kittens when she has em, it will be a waste of time cuz she will just bring em all back one by one! (lol) Just make sure closet doors are closed and you keep her in the house, stuff like that. A lot of cats have still born kittens, probably only one because there litter is so big some don't have enough room. Hopefully this doesn't happen but just in case you will be prepared. You don't have anything to worry about your cat will take care of everything, they are very independent. Good Luck & Congrats!

Answer 3

Have you made a place (nest) for her to give birth and if so, does she know where it is? Is this her first litter? Make sure she knows where her nest is. If this is not her first litter, she'll probably go there when her labor starts. If not you'll need to show her the nest so she'll know where to go.

Hope you're not quesy.......she will probably start licking her vagina alot and you may see the contractions starting. It looks sort of like she's straining to go to the bathroom, but she's not squatting, more likely lying on her side. She should pass a thick plug-like mass of mucous and then her water will break.

I always try to stay with my mommy cat (aka the queen), just in case. If they're really your buddy, they'll want you there anyway for comfort and encouragement.

Answer 4

Cats are pretty good about letting you know when they're going into labor. In my experience they start getting really weird a day or two before, looking for a nice comfy space, then the day of they usually won't leave that spot. Help her out, closets are usually their favorite so clear some crap out of your closet and put some towels down for her (lots of towels because when she does give birth it's messy), if you have a large box put the towels in there and show her. She'll get it if you just put her in there a few days, then just let her do her thing and try not to get grossed out and more importantly don't get freaked out. It's not pretty, don't stop her from eating the after birth, she's supposed to, it's actually good for her because she probably won't eat for a day or two after she gives birth and the after birth has lots of nutrients. Good luck!

Answer 5

I found that the lead up to my cat giving birth, was she would find a place to have them usually somewhere quiet, and dark eg under a bed, or in a cupboard, which sometimes can be inconvenient for you. And when the time comes they go and do their business without any help remember this is a natural turn of events for most cats but still keep an eye on her and good luck.

Answer 6

Your cat will start "Nesting" Which means actively looking for places (tight places) to hid. Like dark closets, boxes, under beds or in holes. She may start doing this about a week before giving birth. She will start meowing alot too, and becoming restless. When she goes into labor she may meow and pace back and for, and keep going in and out of her "space" and check the backside she will loose a "Mucas plug" and begin having a thick clear mucas, maybe with some blood in it. Good luck

Answer 7

Look for a temperature spike, normally 24hrs before labor. She will most likely stop eating a day to two days before. She will begin to be obsessed with boxes, cover, dark corner.

Answer 8

She will look for a nice quiet spot and u will hear her meow before birth it isn't a normal meow its high and loud it usually happens 5 minutes before birth but she will make that loud noise for bout 2 minutes so try to follow it if u don't u will hear more loud meowing during the birth but not as loud it alittle softer and u might hear the kittens meow so try to be quiet and listen carefully

Answer 9

Talk 2 ur vet they can help u more and help u if there r any complications. Good Luck! and congrats 2 the soon 2-be-mom!

Answer 10

Any day now. i might practice the birthing section now for her in a dimly lit section, secure section faraway from human beings and pets. placed comfortable bedding, alongside with blankets to make it heat and delicate; yet no longer too lots masking. as quickly as made, set her in it so she is conscious it somewhat is there. as quickly as she starts to circulate into hard artwork, gently place her interior the birthing section.