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The Easterling's - 27 Apr 2005 19:11 GMT

I took in a very pregnant "foster" cat in. She is about 2 years old. We
named her Sadie. She was found outside, someone was feeding her, and she had
a flea collar embedded in her neck! it was so tight, we almost had to have a
vet remove it. Isn't that sad!! Well she's really huge, she must be going to
have kittens any day now. When you watch her belly you can see them move
sometimes, and her belly is really hard. Does anyone know of anything I can
look for to tell when she might be going into labor?? I've never had a
pregnant cat before, and really want to be around for her when she goes in
to labor. I looked up some articles on the internet, but was looking for
some first hand experiences. Thanks!

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rpl - 27 Apr 2005 21:50 GMT

> I took in a very pregnant "foster" cat in. She is about 2 years old. We
> named her Sadie. She was found outside, someone was feeding her, and she had
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> sometimes, and her belly is really hard. Does anyone know of anything I can
> look for to tell when she might be going into labor??

Restlessness, panting.

> I've never had a
> pregnant cat before, and really want to be around for her when she goes in
> to labor.

the cat may have other ideas.

> I looked up some articles on the internet, but was looking for
> some first hand experiences. Thanks!

cardboard box with some towels (which get pretty well written off so
don't make it the lace ones) helps.

pat

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jacquie0 - 27 Apr 2005 21:50 GMT

> I took in a very pregnant "foster" cat in. She is about 2 years old. We
> named her Sadie. She was found outside, someone was feeding her, and she had
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> to labor. I looked up some articles on the internet, but was looking for
> some first hand experiences. Thanks!

If she is a typical feline queen, she will have them late at night when
you are sound asleep. If not then, then she will have them in the
quietest most difficult spot (for you to get to) to reach in the house.
I can suggest putting out a box lined with soft towels or a fleece
blanket and start getting her used to being in there, but chances are
she will have them when ever and where ever she is most comfortable. Do
not be surprised if you happen to open a dresser drawer one morning and
find a litter of kittens in it. It has been known to happen quite
frequently.
As for being able to tell that she is in labour.......you should be able
to see her belly tighten up when she has a contraction. She will also go
into full cleaning mode. She will not only clean herself extremely well,
but if you go to pet her, she will probably try cleaning your hand as
well. She could very well start to follow you everywhere that you go.
Some cats (although I don't know of many personally), do not like to be
left alone during this time, and will follow you all over the place.
Sorry to say, but all you can really do is to keep your eyes and ears open.
Good luck with the whole process, and let us know how things are going.

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DLane - 01 May 2005 22:29 GMT

> > I took in a very pregnant "foster" cat in. She is about 2 years old. We
> > named her Sadie. She was found outside, someone was feeding her, and she had
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> Sorry to say, but all you can really do is to keep your eyes and ears open.
> Good luck with the whole process, and let us know how things are going.

my cat minnie would follow me all ovwer the house--she wanted me to gently
rub her belly:) When she had her kittens, hubby and i were there for her to
watch..As she was bearing down, she pushed with her back paws pushing
hubby's hand... it sort of helped her..The birth went really well had 4 cute
little kittens and knew what to do ..cleaned them and ate the
placentas..Your cat should do fine! If you are worried --call a vet if it's
taking a really long time or she seems to not be able to get them out.

Danielle

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M.C. Mullen - 28 Apr 2005 03:30 GMT

: I took in a very pregnant "foster" cat in. She is about 2 years old. We
: named her Sadie. She was found outside, someone was feeding her, and she had
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
: to labor. I looked up some articles on the internet, but was looking for
: some first hand experiences. Thanks!

Get a large enough box ready with a thick layer of paper and an old towel on
top which you can remove after everything is over.
Most cats don't eat for some hours before the birth. A sure sign is when she
loses water from her womb, then things will start to happen quickly, about a
kitten every half an hour.
Our family cat wanted to have us near her all the time and was grateful for
encouragement. If you are allowed to watch then feed some cat milk in
between, that's greatly appreciated.

Tell us how it went! Good luck.

Carola

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majcm - 29 Apr 2005 05:28 GMT

You are in for a treat. A stray showed up prego last summer and I fixed a
recycle bin w/towels on our screened in deck and as it go close, kept her in
there. She was pretty affectionate during but the day she had them, she
wanted me out there the whole time. She started laying in the bin and when I
would go in for even for a minuted she ran to the door to look in.

When she had them she really panted and I could see her tummy contract.
First, though, she was licking herself a lot (I guess her water was
breaking). It was SO hot, poor thing, I put a fan out there on her.

She had 2 boys, 2 girls. They are all housecats now along w/the two I
already had. I got too attachd to give them away! I have a question about
momma though, I will post on a new thread

Congrats on your impending arrivals!!!

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