RIGHT Before Labor Signs:
# Mom will stop eating, repeatedly visit her nesting place and exhibit panting, rhythmic purring and restless behavior 12-24 hours before birth.
Right Before Labor Homework:
# Provide a comfy, warm and secure for mom cat (fyi, your cat may bear the kittens without making a sound)
# Keep children and any other pets away from the mom before, during, and immediately after labor.
# Do not interfere or have contact with mom unless the cat is VERY attached to you (peek in to make sure everything is ok, but do not disturb her unless you see problems)
Have emergency numbers handy should there be any complications. Fact: about 1 in 3 kittens is born feet first, this is not usually a problem.
Problems During Birth:
call for help if mom has/is or displays:
# Fast or shallow breathing
# Excessive crying or "yowling"
# Hemorrhaging
# Vomiting/diarrhea
# Dilated pupils
# Discolored gums or tongue
# Inability to complete giving birth
# Fever
# Unconcsiousness
# Shock
# Seizure-like shaking, foaming or stiffness
Post-Partum:
# Let mom care for her litter as she knows best. Be aware that mother will eat very little and only rarely leave her nest during the next few days.
# Mom will also instinctively move the litter after a few days
# Have mom treated with a roundworm wormer soon as the kittens are born. Roundworms and other parasites are often activated by pregnancy.
# Have her vaccinated (if she has not already had her shots)and spayed after the kittens are weaned.
# Keep the room temperature is nice and cozy (newborns need 80F degree temperature their first few days).
# Check out Little Kittens for caring for young kittens.
http://www.kittencare.com/askKC_Pregnancy_Birth.html
2007-03-22 08:22:22
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answered by Somanyquestions,solittletime 5
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How many days has it been? And are you sure that she's pregnant? She will have her kittens soon if shes been about 64 days pregnant. But if your animal docter isn't a good doc then she may have Pyo or Pyometra. If you have no male cat in the house and she doesn't ever go out side then go to the hospital right now!!
If she has access to the out doors then she must be pregnant. Your vet should be the one to do that. I dont think he's much of a good vet. If I were you I'd wait for a week. If she doesn't have them then go to another vet. Make sure you tell your docter to check her for pyo because she may not be pregnant at all. Good luck with the future mommy and the kittens!!
~I hope this helps
2007-03-22 15:22:39
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answered by Anonymous
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The gestation period is about 63 days, and the cat will see to everything herself, quite frankly. Make sure she has a lot of food to eat and feels relaxed and unthreatened. On the final few days she will look for a place to have them. You might be able to convince her to go in a box you provde, but more likely she'll do it on the bed, so cover anything up you value! When the kittens come they will stay in a box for about 5 weeks before they are interested in going out. Just keep feeding your cat - having kittens is great. Good luck.
2007-03-22 15:19:28
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answered by wizard bob 4
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You will usually start to notice the kittens moving around about 2 weeks before she is due. Do you know when she was bred? If so count 63 days from the FIRST time she was bred, and that will give you a good idea of the due date.
2007-03-22 15:18:58
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answered by krystalakecattery 2
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Just leave her alone. Nature will take its course. If you try to help her you'll only wind up hurting her or the kittens. Animals know what to do. As far as when she will be due, you really can't be sure. Her belly will be swollen and the milk in her breast tissue will be quite noticeable prior to delivery.
2007-03-22 15:20:45
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answered by Rachel 6
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If she is pregnant then she will have them when she is ready.
2007-03-22 15:35:33
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answered by Catlover 3
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