I think my kitty is now in early labor. She has nested in the closet and I have put a blankie in there with a heating pad on one side. She has loss of apetite and is taking water if I offer it but she isnt seeking it out. I'm a little worried because she doesnt want to walk, or acts like walking is painful to her. Is this just part of the labor process for this kitty?
Is this normal in some cats?
I have had one other kitty in my life give birth and she followed me everywhere she went during labor. I literally had to sit with her and hold her paw for her ot have them, so that is the only thing I have to judge by. This behavoir in this kitty just seems odd to me.
2006-12-21 11:12:55 · 9 answers · asked by zawni2004 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
While I appreciate the sermon of spaying my cat. She was a cat that wandered up to my house about a month and 1/2 ago. I had NO clue she was already pregnant until I took her to the vet 2 weeks ago. I know all about the pet over population problem and I personally have 2 other male cats both Neutered. Without ALL the facts please dont assume. Also...Unless you have some advice for me, please dont answer.
2006-12-21 11:31:18 · update #1
Guess you are not familiar with SPAYING??????? We do that to PREVENT more kittens and cats from being born into a world that is sorely lacking in homes.
2006-12-21 11:15:57 · answer #1 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I agree with Blossom. Just keep an eye on her, As a side note, I would make sure the cord for the heating pad, as well as the pad itself are covered with a towel.
By the way, I just read that she was a cat that you found (or she found you!). She may have had kittens before, and strays are more likely to stay to themselves during labor.
2006-12-21 11:18:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes ur cat is in labor you better rush her to a vet or u culd give the birth ur self! but i prefer to take the vet idea it is normal for a cat in labor dont worry its all nature!
2006-12-21 11:57:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would stay calm and stay with her. If this is her first litter you may need to help her. I would take all food away it may make her sick. Get some warm towles and some dental floss and if you need to tie off the cord. You may have to break the sack to get them started breathing. If they don't breath hold it in both hands and kinda shake its head down toward the floor to get any water out of its lungs NOT HARD and rub it with a warm towel until it crys. Good Luck!
2006-12-21 11:17:40 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is perfectly normal behavior. Some cats want to hide, others want company. Just keep an eye on her to make sure she isn't having any difficulty in delivering the kittens.
2006-12-21 11:15:59 · answer #5 · answered by Blossom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Animals are like humans there are no two the same just similarities. give her space for about four hours don't go near her. She wants privacy..... Give her space but don't let the labor go on for too long if there is no sign of birth.
To check she is ready for delivery try expressing milk by squeezing one of her teats.
2006-12-21 11:20:22 · answer #6 · answered by madmum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different cats have different prefrences. I had one who would follow me around while in labour also, only giving birth if I would stop. Then I had another where I didn't even know she had had her kittens until I heard them meowing under my bed!
2006-12-21 11:16:44 · answer #7 · answered by MindyCindyLindy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
some
2006-12-25 08:10:00 · answer #8 · answered by newyorkgirl_92 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"". Without ALL the facts please don't assume. Also...Unless you have some advice for me, please don't answer."".
Doesn't that drive you nuts?!? I've gotten so fed up with asking people questions about animals, they all assume we're all here to hear they're nagging about "spuetering". OPINIONS ARE ASKED FOR, NOT FREELY GIVEN WITHOUT PROPER BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE.
2006-12-21 16:04:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋