A worried mum

hi all im new here but im worried about my cat,

basically she was a stray that adopted us and she was pregnant. this morning (9 hours ago) i saw some mucus coming from her vagina then it stopped then a few hours later i saw some more, its stopped again, this is the first time i have a pregnant cat and im getting worried maybe she has a problem going into labour. both me and the vet think she's under a year old but as she was a stray i cant know for sure, is this normal or do i need to call the vet again

also i should add that she's still eating loads is that ok or not?

please help de-stress me

than you in advance

You may have seen her losing her "mucous plug." However, keep a close eye on her. Especially if she's a first-time mom, she may well have problems delivering and need vet help. Don't panic yet, and check back here to see what others have to say. Ask as specific a question as you can, and you would be amazed how quickly someone will answer it.

ok thank you for your reply this morning i dont see any more mucus coming from her vagina but i also see no signs of labour is this normal.

she just asleep now not a care in the world where as im freaking out

ill keep an eye on her and check here often

They can lose this mucus plug also several days before.

they often stop eating several hours before delivery, they can also have some loose poo before delivery.
Although these are no 100% always.

If she herself seems unworried, keep and eye but dont worry too much.

Good you apparently do have access to a vet if need be.

Good luck!

ok update.

still no labour or drop in appetite.

should i be getting worried now or not?

Im no veterinarian nor even med doc. But as I understand it is no reason to worry much.
One of the difficulties is, most rescuers dont know exactly when it began. So the long wait is the only real alternative.
Besides, unlike humans, kittens are very vulnerable for too early delivery. So dont wish an early deliviery! A too late delivery has also risks, but they are smaller...

Please, look on the recent threads. Some people was in exactly same situation not far ago.... you will also get a better hang on what to do AFTER the delivery.


Good luck!

ok new update today again im seeing mucus coming from her vagina so maybe more mucus plug but shes still happy and content and eating ALOT hahaha maybe shes not one for dieting lol im hoping she'll give birth today or tomorrow when im not working so i can be here to keep an eye on her

thanks for all the reassurance im less anxious now and just waiting for things to happen

YAAAY

we have babies 4 chubby little kittens born this morning very healthy and mum apart from being very tired and hungry in doing just fine

thank you soo much for all you help

im now a grandma hahaha at 26