Help my cat is pregnant and really need some advice?

Question

my cat is pregnant but have no idea when babies are due as I bought her and she was unknown to me already pregnant. She seems to have very small amounts of dried blood at the opening of her vulva is this normal? will she be in labor soon? she is rather large but is not acting as if she is about to go into labor she is still really playful and is eating loads just a bit worried about the tiny bits of dried blood I have seen any advice would be really appreciated thank you

Answer 1

You need to have a vet look at her.

Once in a while a cat who is not pregnant can look like she is, but it is actually a life-threatening condition called pyometra - her uterus is infected. You need to make sure it isn't something like that.

Answer 2

Hay there

I know this must be really scary for you, but the best thing for you to do is stay calm, there is rarely problems with queens.

A little blood is normal so rest assured she maybe okay.
A cat will have contractions these look like waves and then the little ones will start to appear.
The first sign of labour is the kittens going quite and not seeing a great deal of movement.
Just stay with your girl and reassure her if the gap between each kitten is more then four hours you will need to go to the vet to know its the last kitten the pleasanter will come out after the last kitten.

Once this has been done give your girl a great big kiss for being so cleaver and pour yourself a stiff drink! I expect you will need it more then the cat!!!
Good luck and all the best.

Answer 3

How long ago did you get her? Did you notice whether her nipples were visible or not when you did? Approximately three weeks after she's become pregnant, her nipples start to protrude a little, and they become rose-coloured. A cat is pregnant for approximately two months (usually between 60-69 days, depending on the cat and who you ask). Therefore, you can usually count approximately six weeks from when her nipples started "reacting" to the pregnancy, and that's the approximate birth date.

If the nipples were already rose-coloured when you got her (or if you don't remember), it could be less than that, but probably not too much less, or it would have been more visible to her previous owners.

As for bleeding, it sometimes happens, but unless she bleeds a lot, I don't think there's anything to worry about. If you are still worried, you could always take her for a check-up.

Most cats (from what I've heard, others' opinions may differ), tend to get fairly lazy when pregnant, and they eat more than usual (after all, they have to feed the kittens, too).

When she gets closer to labour, she will start looking for somewhere private to give birth. You can help limit the places she might go to by closing off places you DON'T want her to give birth to (closet, laundry basket etc). You can prepare a box for her, and make a "bed" in it by using old blankets and/or towels that you don't mind getting bloody.

Cats USUALLY manage to give birth quite well on their own, but there are times when they can't. Complications can occur, and it's always best to be present, and to have talked to a vet about possible complications and how to do if something happens.

One important thing when she gets ready to give birth is to not stress her or scare her in any way. If she doesn't feel safe, her body may stop the labour, refusing to let her give birth until she is safe.

I hope things go okay for the two of you =)

Answer 4

Congratulations, you're about ready to become a kitten's playhouse :) Seriously though, cats are wonderful mothers and when they go into labor, they will usually just sneak off somewhere quietly and you won't even know until you hear ''kitten'' meows. Don't panic if you find the 'nesting' area all bloody, because the cat will instinctively take care of it. There might be some staining though, so keep an eye on where your cat has run off to. I have been through 5 litters of kittens and everything usually goes smoothly. It sounds like she's healthy. Momma kitty could either sneak off real quiet, or meow real loudly when she's in labor. Just keep a good eye on her and good luck!

Answer 5

Hi, how exciting! As an expereinced breeder of cats and nurse and midwife to humans and cats alike trust me, your kitty will take it all in her stride. Make sure she has somewhere quiet to go, preferably a nice box (you might want to cut down one side so she can heave her belly in it when she due, introduce it now and make sure she has access to it at all times. She'll go in there when she reasy (if she wants to that is - sometimes they will choose their own place regardless on money spent on kittening pens!!) If she having problems birthing a kitten - a prolonger labour, it might be a good idea to have the number of your local cats protection branch handy, they';re experts too an so much better than the vet (they won't charge you for advice!!)
Good luck!

Answer 6

The term gestation means the period when the young are developing in the mother’s uterus (pregnancy). In cats, gestation normally lasts 63-65 days. Siamese cats may carry their kittens for 67 days.
Discharge is normal. When she goes into labor she will probably hide in a dark place. She will pant a lot. Leave her to do it on her own.

Answer 7

no probs when she is near she will instinctively know and look for somewhere secure. she will act strange looking around for a safe area and warm, a box with an opening near a radiator or under a table with an old sweatshirt(some blood). theres no need to show her the box she will find it herself pretend you don't notice. the first might be born outside dont worry she will lift it in. try not to touch the kittens as your scent can lead to rejection. its a breeze.

please don't listen to the shite on here take her to the vets unless you are a multimillionaire and can afford a needless appointment when the vet could be attending to an animal who needs help,i have been midwife to various cats over 50 births, bleeding is normal.

Answer 8

at the beginning cats are pregnant for sixty 3 days. you're able to truly be feeding her up on kitten or breeding queen ingredients which you will get out of your vets or puppy shops - persist with Royal Canin or Hills. ideally you're able to take her to the vet around approximately 4-5weeks being pregnant term, in order that the vets could have a experience of her tummy etc... Fleas go away flea-dirt in pets coat which feels like little black dandruff. i'd in my opinion flea her besides - the Frontline Spot-on or Frontline blend spot-on is risk-free to apply in pregnant or lactating animals. yet whilst the kittens are born you will could use the spray version that's risk-free to apply from 2days of age. Mum could be wormed besides, additionally risk-free to apply jointly as pregnant here pills are - Milbemax or Drontal cat. Very not often a cat desires a caesarean, in maximum circumstances wherein they have they have been given very small litters, subsequently no longer sufficient hormones produce to hold approximately contractions. you will nonetheless see the signs and indications ie panting, restlessness, consistent with hazard commencing to make a nest someplace - yet whilst in any respect worried at this ring your vets for added suggestion. If in worst case state of affairs she did desire a caeser - did you realize that they averagly value everywhere between £4 hundred-£six hundred. you do no longer could supplement her any further than a solid healthful eating recurring. Nor whilst the kittens are born - as long as they are feeding from mum they gets all that they desire! you may get an ultrasound completed at your vets to be certain variety of ways many kittens she has and no rely if or no longer they have heart beats. whilst kittens are born mum will shelter all of them you're able to do is furnish them someplace constrained, heat with water and nutrients avaliable in any respect circumstances. each time her bowl is empty fill it up for her. i understand some breeders that by a great canines cage or chilldrens play pen for mum and her kittens to be. you're able to start up weaning the kittens around 5-6weeks of age and that they could no longer be leaving mum until eventually 12weeks. solid luck, let us know the way you get on x x x x

Answer 9

If she is a young cat she will remain playful right up to the end of pregnancy. don't like the sound of the blood though - none of our cats have ever had that. Best take her to the vets - they will also be able to tell you how pregnant she is.

Answer 10

could take her to the vets rspca or pdsa if you r on any benefits the pdsa will see her for a donation this will be the best way of finding out but cats normally make a nest when they are ready to give birth