what are the sings of cats going in to labor?

Answer 1

As your queen nears her time for giving birth, she will exhibit a few signs that will give you clues to the impending arrival of kittens. The first stage of labor lasts from 12 to 24 hours, and may include the following "symptoms."

Nesting. She may start snooping around in closets and secluded areas for an appropriate place to bear her kittens. The time is ripe for you to prepare an area for her in a private place, with a box or basket lined with soft towels. She may decide instead to give birth on the cold, hard floor of your bathroom, but at least you have tried to accomodate her needs.
Increased affection. She may suddenly become very loving, and want to be near you at all times. Don't be surprised though, if a previously affectionate cat becomes withdrawn and seeks solitude. Either personality change may be completely normal.
Decreased Activity. Queenie may decide she'd rather sleep most of the time. She may also lose interest in food.
Milk Discharge from Nipples. Your cat's nipples will have become enlarged and pink about the third week of pregnancy; 24 hours or so before birth, she may show a milky discharge. This discharge may come even earlier in cats that have given birth several times.
Drop in Temperature. The normal temperature in cats is between 100.4°F and 102.5° F. A dramatic drop in her rectal temperature is a sure indicator that birth is imminent

Answer 2

I had a cat go into labor on me once, and she meowed the whole time, really loudly and kept trying to find a place to snuggle in and without warning the kittens came. But the funny part about my cat was she wouldnt let me leave her side while she had all 7 kittens.

Answer 3

You'll know it's happening soon when:

- The mother cat starts getting milk in her teats

- The fur around her nipples falls out

- She does a lot of "prowling" and "looking around"

With that last, you'll know she's REALLY close ... that's when she's looking for a safe place to have her babies. Even if she's a lifelong indoor cat, she'll do that; it's instinctive.

Answer 4

not all cats will look for a place to hide with their kittens. my cat had hers underneath my sons crib last year. look for her to lay down and watch her stomach for what looks like ripples. those will be the first contractions. the ones right before she has the babies will look more like a wave. she may start to howl when labor starts. she'll probably start licking herself to.

Answer 5

They usually walk back and forth and mama cat tries to get in a cushioned, dark space to have the kitties , she will start having contractions too. They usually don't meow.

Answer 6

Kittens in the basket.......