My cat is pregnant....?

Question

Im pretty sure she may be in labor. Today she was meowing like crazy outside so i let her in and she went straight to my closet, where she had her last litter. I wasent here when she had them the last time, so i dont know what to exspect. No shes laying arround on a blanket i put under my bed for her, (my bed is a loft bed) and shes cleaning herself and seems to not be able to get confortable.

Also what are some good cat names. hers is Casper, and so far i've only got 2 names picked out. Harper and Billy. We really think shes gonna have atleast 4.

any information would be helpful!!!

Ok FIRST OF ALL i didnt get her spayed after her first litter because she only had 2 kittens, one born dead and the other died weeks later. And i couldnt afford to have her SPAYED, im only 17. And she wouldnt be having a second litter now, if when i went on vacation to my dads for the summer my GRANDMOTHER hadent thrown her out. I didnt even want her having the first litter. and Even though she is having a second litter I plan on keeping them all and they are gonna go get fixed as soon as they can... Now i asked a simple question about labor, not to be yelled at for not having MY cat spayed. So if you wanna answer my question answer it with out critisizing MY desicions....

Answer 1

why the hell didn't you get her spayed after the first litter?! you should have gotten her spayed BEFORE her FIRST litter! First litter could be considered an accident. second litter is irresponcibilty! I hope you have homes already picked out for the litter. I don't want to see you trying to give them away or taking them to the shelter when you don't want to take care of them anymore.

Answer 2

She should have the babies with no problem on her own, the best thing to do is just leave her alone. But if she hasn't finished having them by tonight she needs to see a vet immediately. Also: you need to get her spayed!!!!!!!!!!!! There is no excuse for allowing her to have even one litter, let alone more than one. A month after she is done nursing, take her to a vet and get her fixed. She should also be kept inside, especially if you don't get her spayed. She will be much healthier. Spayed and neutered animals are healthier and live longer than those who are not, and cats that stay indoors are much healthier and live much longer than those that are allowed to go out.

Answer 3

It is so sad to hear about person after person that allows the cat to have many litters. It is sad to see females after they have been lifelong kitten machines too. The health of the mom really suffers so they can crank out litter after litter just for the entertainment of their owners. Later in life, when she is full of mammary tumors, of gets a pyo, then owners dump her or euthanize the mom. Then they just get a new one and start over. I am not sure what the big draw is to see a mom cat keep having kittens. It seems there are a lot of people who have too much time on their hands and need to get a hobby.

Answer 4

The best thing to do is do nothing. Since the cat has had kittens before, she knows all that needs to be known about the subject.

For names, two syllable names are best. The cat may or may not respond to its name in the manner you might like, but it will quickly learn its name if it is simple and you use it enough.

Answer 5

When my cat went into labor, she became very lovey and loud.

She would rub up against me and meow very loudly like she was in pain. She got up on the bed with me, rubbed up against my arm, and yelped. I looked down, and a baby kitten was coming out! I had to grab her and take her to the laundry room, and put her on a blanket.

Don't be grossed out if you watch--she'll eat the placenta of each baby as they come out. So if you have a weak stomach, I would sit this one out. It may take up to a whole day.

As far as names go, you'll figure that out when they are born. When my cat Boo (a black cat, of course) had her kittens, they all had such different personalities and looks, that it was easy to name them. Leave a couple of names open. It's much more fun that way.

Good luck!

Answer 6

Just let her be. I watched over my cat while she gave birth in the box I had for her. I didn't have to do anything. When each kitten came out she began to pant until it was born, then she started to pant again with each one.

The one she had in my closet died and I tried reviving it by gently rubbing it's mouth and sides with a wash cloth. I guess it was there too long. You may have to help them to breathe if she can't get to each one in time.

also, do get her spayed in six weeks

Answer 7

firstly get a nice warm towel or old blankett as you cat will have them in the warmest place. she will meow very loudly and i have even known people to get very scared at some of their antics like climbing walls all of this is very normal (shes done it before so remember shes in charge) she will clean them when they come out to remove the sacks then careful check they are breathing you can see without touching do not touch unless necessary if any probelms pick up gently and rub in a warm towel this often makes them breath as removes excess fluid from their lungs good luck x

Answer 8

I hope that everything works out for your cat and her kittens, but once the kittens are old enough, GET HER SPAYED. There's too many cats / kittens and not enough homes to go round.

Answer 9

cats aren't like humans, that need a doctor or help to give birth. just ask your vet if she has any problems. if not, she will hide in a safe and warm place (that's why she gets in your closet or under your bed). try to keep the place cleen and warm enough for the little ones.

Answer 10

the best thing to do is just leave her alone and let mother nature take its course trying to "help" her will only upset her . when she starts to deliver babies just watch to see if one might get stuck . but ive had alot of cats and they are pretty good at knowing what to do. dont feed her because she will need to eat the after birth and clean kittens. plus she may vomit .