this is her second lot of kittens she was going in to be done but escaped and got herself pregnant. the vet said she didnt like to spay her as she was around 5 weeks pregnant when she went in for her op. her first labour was very quick but she has been restless for days now and i finally thought she was settleing down to have them 2nite and she is just leaking this fluid and is now fast asleep is this normal or should i be worried please someone help ?
2007-07-04 10:57:34 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
i have of course phoned the vet and got her advice she said if nothing has progressed by the morning then to take her in i was looking to see if any 1 had any experience of this, not for criticisim
2007-07-04 11:07:37 · update #1
she has been nesting around the back of my sofa and in the porch for days now so i have put her towels and blankets in both places but she seems quite happy lying on my rug at the min fast on.
2007-07-04 11:13:49 · update #2
oh and just a quick note for meassage writer PEARL N i will give her your regards and keep you posted as my cats name is Pearl x x
2007-07-04 11:16:02 · update #3
just a quick update to let everyone what has happened with pearl my cat she finally gave birth this morning at 5.50am to her first kitten a nice little black 1 and followed with a second 1 at around 6.30am a nice little grey 1 this afternoon around 5pm the little black 1 died, what caused this i have no idea as it seemed to be doing really well when it was born, the little grey 1 is still doing fine so everyone keep your fingers crossed for pearl and her 1 remaining baby. Thanx everyone for all your answers last night it really helped
2007-07-05 06:38:53 · update #4
don't panic. she should have made her bed over the last week or so. i have 5 cats 3 of which are females. we have had 3 litters this year. one being born on Saturday just gone. she did it on her own. but normally I'm there in the room just to keep my eye on them. she should let you know when she is ready. she may cry at you. i find if she wants you near to her she may enjoy you stroking her belly.maybe it eases the labour. mine love it. this is their last litter. two have already been spayed soon after kittens left. have a lovely time with your kittens. i always miss them when they've gone to new homes.hope this helps you.remember DONT PANIC.
2007-07-04 11:10:05 · answer #1 · answered by Angela B 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Follow what your vet said. Should she start showing signs of distress or passing fluid stained black or green you need to get her to a vet right away for a c-section. Right now as your vet said their seems to be no cause for alarm.
I myself had labours going from 45 minutes to 32 hours. Just like us it's different every time for a cat.
I would make sure someone is with her at all times now until she has delivered. That may well mean someone not sleeping tonight so that person should try and catch a little sleep now while someone else watches over the little mother.
Good luck to you and your kitty. I'll be sending a prayer for you both
2007-07-04 11:52:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. P's Person 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her water broke she shold be okay but and labour should start soon do you have a closet with a little box in it where you can keep an eye on her but she has the nesting feeling where she will want to have her litter. I've helped my cat with three litters and she trusted me enough that I could even help her so she wouldn't sit on any kittens she should have them abou one half an hour apart, sometimes quicker but usually by the time they have cleaned the sac and taken care of the cord the next one is ready. I'ms so excited for you. I loved it and what ever you do don't act nervous she will pick it up and it could cause her to slow down labour so relax set up a nice peaceful nesting box iwth some clothing and paper towel she can rip up, that to will calm her and it's natural for them to do this. Good luck please let me know how it's going Pearl
2007-07-04 11:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by Pearl N 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get advice from a vet RIGHT NOW I know that dogs get a discharge, and that this is normal. what I didn't know was how long the labour took. Holly my jack russell also fell asleep, when nothing happened for some time. I took her to the vet. the vet give her an injection to bring on labour, she told me that the pup was stuck in the birth canal, and was dead. After several hours Holly had to have a caesarean. Unfortunatly both her pups were dead. I often wonder if the caesarean was preformed immediately, would the second pup lived....
2007-07-04 11:29:52 · answer #4 · answered by ellen h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some cats labour lasts for a while. If you are really worried give the vet a call and check with them.
When my cat went into labour we thought she had wee'd as she passed alot of clear fluid at first then leaked little bits for the rest of the day, we kept the house quiet but she was restless and then she went into full labour in the middle of the night as she came and bit me until i got up and then she settled and had her kittens!!
All labours are different but it does seem to be taking while and think i would have given my ve a call just to check.
Hoping everything is ok.
2007-07-04 11:09:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't panic !! It sounds like amniotic fluid from first kitten. If nothing happens within a few hours of this, then call the vet. If she is sleeping just leave her, she will have her kittens tonight and in her own time. It is very rare for cats to have probs giving birth unless they are pedigree cats who tend to be very 'precious' at all times. I am assuming from your description that this has possibly been sired by Mr Alleycat, in which case just chill and go to bed. You may get a nice surprise whe you get up in the morning. She'll be fine, chill and god luck.
2007-07-04 11:43:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since the fluid is clear and she is sleeping, this sounds normal (they break water before each kitten is born). If she is in active labor, pushing hard, for more than an hour then it could be trouble. You can watch and see or have a vet check if you're worried.
2007-07-04 11:13:48 · answer #7 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Her waters have broken and labour should be progressing, like the vet said if it hasn't progressed by morning take her in and let them intervene for the best of the cat's health and the kittens.
Let us know how it goes, and hope everything goes fine.
2007-07-05 03:27:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a read up here
http://www.cat-pregnancy-report.com
My cat started labour at 9.30 pm and did not have her kittens until 3.30pm the following day. Keep an eye on her, any signs of distress then give the vet another call.
2007-07-04 23:23:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would give her some time. Wait and see. If she goes until morning with no kittens, I would go to the vet. I hope all works out and hope she is fine.
2007-07-04 11:05:09 · answer #10 · answered by textank76 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋