Pregnant Russian blue

[storm winter]

Hi I have a pregnant Russian blue who is pregnant I took her temp today an it came back as 37.3 degrees she isn't showing any signs of goin into labour but she has been constantly sleeping an licking her genitals any body got any ideas on when u think she might go into labour as I'm confused an not sure but she is swollen [emoji]128533[/emoji]

 

[mwallace056]

by the sounds of it, it will be soon. so keep a eye on her. if you have any questions feel free to ask.

 

[mwallace056]

do you have a nest for her?

 

[storm winter]

I sure do I have a box with a soft blanket in it I'm just a bit worried about her as it is her first litter I have a male cat to so I have locked him away just to give her space an time to settle but I'm also excited.

 

[mwallace056]

yeah make sure the area she in is calm, peaceful and quiet. a closet works well. a place that won't have ton of foot traffic. don't try to handle them  too much for first two weeks  as you don't want her getting anxious and moving them. usually males cats don't kill kittens unless the female is in heat but it best to keep him away for awhile. is she getting restless? walking around looking for a place to have them?

 

[storm winter]

She's just opened our cupboard an went right in she getting comfy in there I think she would rather the cupboard then the box right now but she's also opted for a suit case aswell which is an old one we don't use.

 

[storm winter]

She's also flicking her tail up an down do they do that ?

 

[mwallace056]

well i don't think you want her to have them the cupboard. but yeah she looking for a place to have them. tails flicking i don't know.. make a few more nests and put in various places so she can decide. 

 

[storm winter]

Ok thanks I'll keep u updated on what happens but she's purring now so I'll see how she goes [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[StefanZ]

Wishing you good luck, and  please keep keep reporting.

Is she and the male very good friends or just so so?  Its the father or?

If they are good friends, he shouldnt be a danger, he may even help with the kittens - some males do,  but keep them separated anyways, to not risk she get stressed by his presence, or anything.

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Fleece or flannel good to use in the bedding for kittens.

 

[storm winter]

He is the father as they are rarely let out side at all I have only seperate them so she can have time to find where she wants to have them an give her some space from him. Thank u so much for all the helpful sites. She has been drinking a lot of water in the last hour but I'm keeping an eye on her will post when kittens have arrived an pics will b avalible

 

[biancavd]

It'll be really soon. Her temperature has actually dropped, which is a sign she'll go into labor within around 24 hours. The licking also indicates it probably already started, but she doesn't have push contractions yet. You can feel her belly if you want and see if it's rather hard, then soft, then hard again. These are pre-contractions. If you notice these, get ready, can't take much longer

 

[storm winter]

Yea her stomach when I feel sometimes feels hard then soft

 

[storm winter]

I just retook her temp an it has come back at 37.1 there are still no kittens

 

[mwallace056]

she getting close, just be patient and wait

 

[storm winter]

Thanks everyone for all ur help I'll definantly post pics of when kittens are here I'm so excited but being paitient at the same time

 

[mwallace056]

weigh them with a scale in grams a kitchen scale works great, and record their weights in a notepad to see if they growing at a good rate and getting enough milk and/or post their weights on here so we can help you

 

[StefanZ]

Seeing the miniature pic, I understand your cats are russian blue for real?  Probably has certificates and everything?

 

[storm winter]

They are purebred but I got the male off a breeder an she said she wouldn't give me papers until he was desexed the female came with non but we saw her parents an they are pure bred to [emoji]128522[/emoji]

 

[biancavd]

It can take a while, but they surely are on the way I hope everything will go well! Can't wait for the pictures