I just checked on my cat and she has clearish fluid leaking out of her vagina. She lost her mucus plug about 37 hours ago and started to leak milk today. When should she have the babies?
2006-10-16 14:02:09 · 9 answers · asked by bling***bling 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
Preliminary labor can last 48 hours, sometimes longer. During this time, the cat may become restless and follow you everywhere you go. Or she may do the opposite and go into hiding. Most cats will have some loss of appetite during this time. Many cats will also have a slight drop in temperature to about 98-100 degrees. It should never be lower than 98 degrees. If so, the cat is likely in critical condition and requires immediate vet attention.
When in hard labor, many cats will spend time in the litter box, confusing labor pains with the need to move their bowels. You will notice clear or slightly bloody discharge from the vulva. You will also be able to see and feel contractions on the sides of her abdomen. They will usually concentrate on breathing through their nose. Sometimes they pant, sometimes they may cry in pain, especially first-time mothers. Once you see these signs, the first delivery should generally take place within 2 hours. If not, you should contact a vet immediately to determine what to do. If a cat pushes for more than 45 minutes without producing a kitten, then a vet is needed to monitor the delivery. An injection of pitocin to encourage contractions or even a c-section may be needed
PLEASE take your cat to a vet if you think there might be something wrong with her. As the saying goes "its better to be safe than sorry".
2006-10-16 15:30:15 · answer #1 · answered by Vet_Techie_Girl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
STAGES OF CAT LABOR:
http://www.2ndchance.info/felinelabor.htm
2006-10-16 14:12:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if u don't have a VET. u can call over like on tv, then wut u need ta do is play the waiting game cuz jus like humans cats R mamals an their babies *** jus like ours so wut u need ta do unfortunatly is play the waiting game an keep a tight watch on her, an those kute kittens should be here any minute purring an looking good an healthy. Sorry but thas the best advice I could give at the current time given my intoxication.
2006-10-16 14:10:54 · answer #3 · answered by rodrickm85@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In a closet. Help her clean the kittens as they come out. Clear away there breathing passages, etc.
2006-10-16 14:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by kam_1261 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is close, within 1/2 day - 1 day i would say.
2006-10-16 14:07:01 · answer #5 · answered by Barrel_Racing_Cowgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She should have already had them. She needs a Veterinarian quickly. If her babies have died, she could too from the stress or the dead babies inside her.
2006-10-16 14:05:25 · answer #6 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Question is, is it safe enought to run her to the vet so she can have them there so if something happens the vet can save her and/or the kittens?
2006-10-16 14:05:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get her to a quiet, darkened place and let her relax.
2006-10-16 14:11:02 · answer #8 · answered by papyrusbtl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
http://cats.about.com/cs/pregnancybirth/a/pregnancybirth.htm
hope this helps some
2006-10-16 14:04:20 · answer #9 · answered by Flibble 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋