My Pregnant Cat Questions?

Question

My cat is pregnant and is in the end of the 6th week. Or at least thats what I calculated. She is more of a tiny frame cat (Tiny Bombay *Survivour*) Though her age is estimated at about a year due to heat cycles. I've had her for a month and a half as I rescued her. I have been noticing her temperment changing (Very Very Affectionate, Extrmely talkative, following me EVERYWHERE in the house, Being needy and crying for attention etc) And I know that is apart of the mothering process. I have noticed though that one time her Mucos was a tinge red..Not much very very diluted and i wanted to know if that is normal. she has been fine though. I know they clean the musos often and even more so the closer they get if im not mistaken. But I was wondering what was up with this and if i should worry. I havent seen it again though I have been seeing wet mucos spots around on fabric but its not staining like blood. Is she going to be ok? She sleeps on her side with nipple showing which are erect.

Her nipples are big and around is balded. The tips are a bit white and looks waxy looking. I havent really felt the kittens activly kicking or moving though my partner though she did at one point. Sometimes our cat "belly walls" are twitching or moving but we dont know if that was a twitch or something. She still jumps around to the bed and ledge but is becoming slowly relaxed and layed back resting alot.
Is it possible for a cat to have their labour at 7 or 8 weeks apose to 9 or ten? I know that some cases the babies can be pre-mature and if so what happens if they are? Shes been eating alot. Is this like humans and normal?

Answer 1

My cat gave birth 3 weeks ago to 6 healthy kittens, I never noticed and blood or wetness, but she did become very love able, her nipples were very erect and waxy and the kittens were moving a lot, you might want to try putting her in a large box with old towels or newspaper and pet her a lot talk softly to her and just be with her in case she needs you. I was there with 5 of the kittens and thank God I was because the 5th one was not breathing, I rubbed that little girl and gave it CPR believe it or not and thankfully she started to cry, I'm keeping that one for sure. Good luck and if you have any questions please feel free to email me.
P.S. I noticed catladydenise said she will stop eating 24 hours before and to be honest this is not necessarily true because my cat was eating between kittens so this is not always the case.

Answer 2

Gestation is about 60-62 +/- days If nipples are errect and you see discharge she may be further along than you think. Try making a nesting box and see if she is at all interested. If you are worried, a check up at the Vet will ease your mind and tell you a closer due date. When she stops eating its usually 24 hours before delivery.

Answer 3

Sounds like all the signs that she's getting ready to give birth.

Like the other answerer said, she could be furthur along than you thought.

Another thing, if she is very attached to you, she may want you to be near her for the labor. My first experience with a mama kitty was like that. She literally jumped out of the box while in labor if I moved away from her.

Yes, and call the vet if you have any concerns. I'm sure he/she can give you sound info.

Answer 4

cats gestation length is 60 days when it is "time" labor the cat will find like a hiding spot and meow a lot and pace before giving birth. thats my cat did my cat had her kittens under the rabbit pen the rabbit was her buddy

Answer 5

She is probably meowing at you because she is probably trying to warn you she is a bout to give birth or she wants you to give her a place to give birth or she is scared....that is what i think.

Answer 6

she should be having kittens very soon.

Answer 7

omg lmao! NIPPLES!! SOOO FUNNY!!