Does anyone know how long after I have felt the kittens kicking that she is likely to give birth. She has not started lactating, but is nesting. I know the gestation period is about 60 days, but do not know when she conceived. Thanks. I'm just fed up of waiting!
2007-02-07 20:57:27 · 6 answers · asked by cobra 7 in Pets ➔ Cats
If you don't know the conception date, you'll just have to guess. You'll know when it is near, because her behaviour will change, she'll want to make a nest, try and sneak off to somewhere secluded like an airing cupboard or something. Try making a nest for her now in a secluded spot, get her used to it, and there is a small chance she will use it to birth in. Otherwise its all guesswork.
2007-02-07 21:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by dalman99uk 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Usually, you can feel them moving and kicking from 6-7 weeks onwards although at this time it requires some practice to be able
to feel it.
Mammary glands will enlarge 2 to 3 days before delivery. Sometimes, you may also see some mucusy discharge from her vulva at this point.
As she is already building her nest, she is probably in the pre-labor stage - watch out for pacing, restlessness, trembling and she might even throw up. This stage can take from couple of hours to 36 hours
Then the actual delivery begins: she'll be straining in some intervals and eventually give birth.
Good luck!
2007-02-07 22:20:38 · answer #2 · answered by Cicko 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think its only 3 weeks a cat is preganant so if its starting a nest it shouldnt be long before there born and keep the cat nice and calm area .
2007-02-09 23:57:41 · answer #3 · answered by fiona1988nunn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
is the cat meowing alot nesting is the main thing she could be uncomfortable too
2007-02-07 21:11:52 · answer #4 · answered by abby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Better her than you! Very soon, days maybe, but most likely hours...
2007-02-07 21:02:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she really is? congratulations to that mommy!
2007-02-07 23:30:16 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋