Greetings all. Short version - took in a stray that looked pregnant,...she's continued to swell up & develop nipples. When vet checked her (early on) - vet said couldn't tell for sure...if she was, it was early on in the pregnancy. So....delivery date unknown.
Pixie hasn't "nested", nor have I been able to detect any movement of kittens. In the past few days, however, her behaviour has changed. First she woke me & hubby up "grooming" us one morning - when she normally doesn't even get into bed with us.
Then she started wondering around the house meowing, for no apparent reason.
She has eaten very little today, altho prior to this, she had been eating well.
Starting this afternoon....her entire body would "ripple", and she would raise her hindquarters....kinda like a cat in heat does. She also holds her tail off to the side at this time.
She very much likes her belly to be rubbed tonite....and I'm seeing moisture on her hind parts. It is a clear liquid.
She has slept a lot yesterday and today,....except for those periods where she "ripples" and meows. Otherwise, she seems in good health, good spirits, not lethargic, still curious and somewhat playful.
So,....is this labor? If yes, normal labor? Or could I be mistaken on the pregnancy, and she is in heat? Do cat's nipples form when they are in heat? All my prior female cats were fixed....so I'm unfamiliar with the whole "in heat / pregnant / labor" thing. Any advice is appreciated!
Pixie hasn't "nested", nor have I been able to detect any movement of kittens. In the past few days, however, her behaviour has changed. First she woke me & hubby up "grooming" us one morning - when she normally doesn't even get into bed with us.
Then she started wondering around the house meowing, for no apparent reason.
She has eaten very little today, altho prior to this, she had been eating well.
Starting this afternoon....her entire body would "ripple", and she would raise her hindquarters....kinda like a cat in heat does. She also holds her tail off to the side at this time.
She very much likes her belly to be rubbed tonite....and I'm seeing moisture on her hind parts. It is a clear liquid.
She has slept a lot yesterday and today,....except for those periods where she "ripples" and meows. Otherwise, she seems in good health, good spirits, not lethargic, still curious and somewhat playful.
So,....is this labor? If yes, normal labor? Or could I be mistaken on the pregnancy, and she is in heat? Do cat's nipples form when they are in heat? All my prior female cats were fixed....so I'm unfamiliar with the whole "in heat / pregnant / labor" thing. Any advice is appreciated!