my pregnant cat has not eaten all day could this be a sign she is due as i dont know when she is due?

Question

i have only had her for 3 weeks, i got her off someone who could no longer look after her and she was already pregnant which the previous owner didnt know, thats why i dont know when she is due.

no sign of them yet, she ate a little bit last night maybe she was having an off day, i will let everyone know when the big day arrives. thanks for all the advice.

Answer 1

YES, they usually lose interest in food about 24 hours before delivering!!

Also, if she will let you feel her belly. If she is getting ready to deliver you will be able to feel the kittens getting into position near her birth canal.

That is how I knew the rescued cat that I had was going to give birth soon.

Here's a link to a very informative website regarding the birthing of kittens:

http://www.hdw-inc.com/delivery.htm

Oh, and don't freak out if she eats the placenta. She is NOT eating a kitten.

Good luck to both of you!

Answer 2

What's Next?



The information in this article is addressed toward people who are caregivers to pet cats, and not intended as advice for would-be breeders. If you have a pedigreed breed-quality cat, and think you might want to become involved in the hobby of breeding, you need to be mentored by a qualified breeder, one who knows all there is to know about genetics, your particular breed of cats, and the birthing process. The CFA has a fine mentoring program for this purpose.

So you were a little slow in having her spayed and your cat turned up pregnant or a pregnant stray adopted you. Perhaps you are working with a rescue group and this is your first fostering experience with a pregnant cat. Where do you go from here? Your first major decision is whether or not to allow the condition to continue. Pregnant cats (called "queens"), can be spayed, but the decision will depend on a number of factors, which you should discuss with other family members, along with your veterinarian. Here are some questions, along with things you'll need to consider:

* How "far along" is the queen's pregnancy? Although early and mid-term spay and abortion of pregnant cats is common, late-term abortion is generally not done. If this is your own cat, you can estimate by the date of her last "heat." Otherwise, a veterinarian can estimate the term for you.
* How old is the cat? A very young cat (under one year) or an older cat (eight years and older) may have a hard time with birth, with the possibility of deformed or stillborn kittens.
* What is the cat's general physical condition? If she is in an overall good condition and in late-term pregnancy, you may decide to let the pregnancy continue to parturition (birth), depending on other factors.
* How well-equipped is your household for caring for newborn kittens? This is a huge commitment, and everyone in your home will be involved at one point or another. If you have a "safe room" where you can confine mother cat and kittens safely from the intrusion of other cats, dogs, small children and the like, you may be okay. Otherwise (in the case of a stray), you should probably turn the job over to experts, such as local rescue organizations.
* How equipped are you to place the kittens and mother cat? If you are one of those families who have "plenty of room" for more cats, and can afford the additional furballs, bless you. If you're thinking of a "free to a good home" ad, better think again. A guest columnist wrote a helpful article for rehoming kittens, in "Have Kittens - Will Travel."
* Which is the more humane decision? In the case of a pregnant feral or stray, would it be more humane to spay her and put her back onto the streets, or to try to rehabilitate her for placement into a new home with or without her kittens.

The Gestation Period

Let's assume you've decided to let your queen have her kittens. You probably have a number of questions, such as, "How many kittens will she have?" or "When will she have them?" The second question is easier to answer than the first; a queen's gestation period typically runs from 57 to 69 days, with the average of 63 to 64 days. I like to use "63," because it is nine weeks, equating to human pregnancy average of nine months, making it easier to remember. Of course, your queen will have her kittens when she is going to have them, so these figures are only for your benefit, to be able to approximate the time.

The number of kittens to a given litter is a different subject. Litters can range from one to eight or more kittens, although either end of the range is fairly rare. Let's say an average of two to five kittens, with maximum numbers present between the ages of two and eight (of the queen). If you are really curious, your veterinarian may be able to give you a "head count" by palpating the abdomen, most successful between 25 and 35 days after mating. Ultrasound is another safe tool for verifying pregnancy, as well as for counting the embryos.

Answer 3

Well, some signs that she's getting close are that the fur around her nipples will fall out, she will be cleaning herself "down there" a lot. Some make nests -- tear up the newpaper or cloth you've set down for them. And, of course, not wanting to eat. If she will let you, lie her down on one side and watch her belly. To distract her, you can pet her and say soothing things to her. See if her belly contracts -- it will be obvious. Also, see if she has any discharge yet. I've heard that lying down and panting is a good indicator, but my female stray that showed up pregnant birthed all five kittens in a squatting position.
Good luck! Post pictures when they are born!!!

Answer 4

Well I know when I was pregnant but I'm not a cat purrr! I didn't eat anything for 48hours! Sounds like she is on her way, both my cats did the same, maybe she's conserving her energy for the little ones. You should soon know though cos she will find a place & hide away for a bit. Good luck let us know!

Answer 5

AH Margie
That was nice of you to take the cat knowing it was going to have kittens. Good for you, I would ring a vet and just ask for some advice, they won't charge you anything for it and then you will be sure of your answer...

Answer 6

It sounds like it, my neighbors tossed out their cat and she got pregnant, we started to feed her and then she stopped coming around a couple of days before we found out she had the kittens.

Answer 7

sounds to me as she may have a few weeks to go yet. do make sure u are feeding her kitten food now as this has more vitatmins she needs, do treat her to some fresh fish and chicken. really do pamper her theirs alot of hard work to go

good luck and do let us know how she goes :)

Answer 8

that could be the problem it could also be she's just not feeling well just keep an eye on her if it continues then take her to a vet good luck

Answer 9

When my kitty was preggers she seemed to have morning sickness. Maybe your puss isn't eating because it makes her nauseous.

It's not medically proven or whatever, but it could be.

Answer 10

Could be!! Check her body temp-it will rise 24hrs before birthing!!