My cat is expecting and has been showing signs that she is near for about 10 days. Everyday I think today is the day but she just spends the whole day sleeping. She had some clear discharge 2 days ago, constantly grooming, nesting, really affectionate, large pink nips. When should I start worrying? I took her temp today and it is 37.4
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Pregnant Cat Not Sure How Far Along
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Hi! I'm glad you're here!
I have some articles that I will post for you, they're not lengthy and have good info that may be of help;
How Do I Know When My Cat Will Give Birth?
Cat Pregnancy
Pregnant Cat? What To Prepare For The Birth
Help! My Cat Is Having Kittens!
And, because time goes by really fast;
Weighing Newborn Kittens (and How This Could Save Their Lives)
Kitten Development Stages - Illustrated Guide
How Old Do Kittens Have To Be To Leave Their Mother?
I have some articles that I will post for you, they're not lengthy and have good info that may be of help;
How Do I Know When My Cat Will Give Birth?
Cat Pregnancy
Pregnant Cat? What To Prepare For The Birth
Help! My Cat Is Having Kittens!
And, because time goes by really fast;
Weighing Newborn Kittens (and How This Could Save Their Lives)
Kitten Development Stages - Illustrated Guide
How Old Do Kittens Have To Be To Leave Their Mother?
Hi!
How long have you felt/seen babies move for?
She is probably really close, we can't be sure. As long as she isn't actively pushing for a long time with no development I wouldn't worry too much. Is she confined tota safe room and kitten box to nest in? If you haven't been checking her temperature through her pregnancy I wouldn't bother now as it only stresses them out and isn't a definite sign if you don't have other readings.
She may be in the first stage of labour which you can't really see but she'll be loosing her mucus plug and cleaning it away farely quickly!
Good luck, keep us updated x
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Hi!
Thanks for your reply. I’ve seen them moving for about two weeks and felt them move for a week now. I didn’t take her temp before. It’s now 37.7 so I don’t think it means much now. She’s confined to one room and has a nest that she sleeps in every night. She’s eating normally and is being very affectionate. I guess I just have to keep waiting!
Hi! Did you have a chance to look through those links I posted above 
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You don't need to keep taking her temp. It's unreliable as an indicator and stressful to mom.
It sounds like she is getting close, but could still be days away. Do you have nest options set up and kitten supplies purchased? You'll want a small scale, powdered kitten milk replacer, and a needleless syringe in case you need to supplement any of them.
Can you keep mom 100% inside and away from intact males now?
It sounds like she is getting close, but could still be days away. Do you have nest options set up and kitten supplies purchased? You'll want a small scale, powdered kitten milk replacer, and a needleless syringe in case you need to supplement any of them.
Can you keep mom 100% inside and away from intact males now?
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Yes I have everything ready! She’s always inside. I should’ve added I’m a Bengal breeder.
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Yes thanks!Hi! Did you have a chance to look through those links I posted above
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If you are a breeder, you probably have an idea of what date she was bred. Cats normally have their babies between day 63 and day 70 after mating. If she goes past day 70, take her to the vet to be examined.
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The reason I don’t know the exact date is because she stayed with her stud for a few weeks as he had depression when I separated them. She seems restless and meowing now so hopefully soon!
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Even if she stayed with the stud for a few weeks, you can still count from the first day of breeding to determine her approximate due date.
Good luck, I hope everything goes well for her and you
Good luck, I hope everything goes well for her and you
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Thanks! I’ve been expecting her to give birth for 2 weeks now according to when I first put them together. Hopefully soon!Even if she stayed with the stud for a few weeks, you can still count from the first day of breeding to determine her approximate due date.
Good luck, I hope everything goes well for her and you
