Is My Cat In Labor

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Yesterday my girl Tahoe decided to hide in a cabinet above our fridge so I made her a box..she's very vocal and thirsty and really restless.The kittens are moving like crazy..could it be soon?
 

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She's only 60 days pregnant now, so likely has anywhere from 3-8 days left. Average cat pregnancy is 65-68 days, but cats can deliver from 63-70 days.

Many cats do begin showing nesting behavior in the final days, and will even have pre-labor contractions.
 
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She's laying on her side and pushing with her hind legs every few min
 
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No it's just her pushing her legs out every little while and panting
 

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Okay, it sounds like strong contractions. When they get less than a minute apart she'll start pushing a kitten out. Poor gal is in pain.
 
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My poor baby she's sure spayed after this!! I've had her since she was 4 weks and she's 2.. I:(
 
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I'm going to have a nervous breakdown, she keeps getting in my lap then after a minute or so she jumps like something stung her scratching and screaming.. After a few minutes she comes back
 

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Poor kitty. See if she'll let you rub or massage her belly. It may help to relax and soothe her.

This could be a long night for you both!

Can you tell how far apart her contractions are?
 
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She will let me rub her for a moment and bless her heart she'll rest then she's on fire as far as I can estimate around 4 minutes.. I will sit for days if that is what it takes.. She was going In my cabinet but I taped it shut now she's running to it..i made her a box and made sure it's quiet.. It's her first and only litter so I think she's confused and scared..I've backed off and I'm just watching.. It's also dim lighting
 
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Yes she I believe she's just scared because she's hurting I pray it won't be long I have her in a room alone
 
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Definitely! Looking through the door so I don't make her nervous.. I will not leave her!
 
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