Signs a cat is in labor??

Question

When a cat goes into labor, will she cry or make noises? We just adopted a cat that should give birth any day. She is in the garage due to my son's allergies to cat's. There are no vehicles or dangerous items in the garage, so she has plenty of room to move and be comfortable. I have a laundry basket with towels and blankets in there for her. I didn't sleep last night because I was worried about her. Should I be able to hear her when she goes into labor, I have read up on the signs of labor - are these usually typical, or is each cat different? I got up this morning expecting to see babies:) I am so excited!!

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 Don't be surprised though, if a previously affectionate cat becomes withdrawn and seeks solitude.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 have 2 females who have both had multiple litters and neither one of the made a sound.

What they did was hide in certain places in the house where we couldn't find them (under a dresser or nightstand) and didn't come out. We would end up asking each other where they were lol. Another way we knew they gave birth, we heard the kittens crying and couldn't figure out what the sounds were.

But be prepaired, unlike how i was when my girls had their litters, they do drop a placenta and it is pretty gross. Don't touch or move the kittens and don't constantly keep prying in. Oddly enough, even cats need alone time with their kittens and if bothered enough, will move the litter to different location in your garage or home to keep them away from the prying eyes of the public.

And lastly, ENJOY! Kittens are adorable!

Answer 3

Probably u won't hear a sound of your cat being in labor. As the other wrote to u cats want to be all alone and they are trying to find quiet and lonely places in order to give birth.
U won't have to clean up any mess created after labor!!! The mother cat eats (!!!!!!!) everything that might come out of her belly during labor plus she cleans her kittens. Try not to touch any of her kittens, probably she will get angry.

It is a good advice to try and find a better place for your cat instead keeping her in the garage.

Good luck!!

Answer 4

All cats are different, it depends on whether it hurts them or not to be in labor. They will make noises, but hopefully nothing to disrupt. If your son is allergic, I'd suggest getting rid of the cat, as the person 2 places above me said, a garage is no place for a cat, no matter what. Good luck with her though! :)
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Answer 5

i dont think a cat would make noise (mine had labour in a suitcase) i didnt hear anything

Answer 6

First off, give the cat back to where you got her if she can't be part of the family. Animals should not live in a garage! If your son is allergic, why did you adopt a cat that is about to produce MORE cats?