Could really do with some advice please.

Hello, I'm new to this site i only registered today as I needed some help with my cat. I took on an unwanted kitten about 3 months ago, she was approximately 5 months old so is now about 8 months but is still very tiny. We have had several problems with her health including a flea infestation, worms and a nasty recurrent eye infection. It appears she has conceived before  I was able to get an appointment to have her spayed with the pdsa. Due to her size it is difficult to tell how far along she is. She's very small (profile pic) and only has a marginally bloated tummy leading me to believe she was about 4/5 weeks pregnant. I have noticed a few other symptoms in the last few days that might be indicative that she is further along. Her nipples are protruding and pink, she's very sleepy and affectionate and her genitals are leaking a clear odorless discharge. Is it possible she is a lot farther on that i thought? And if could anyone give me an estimate as to when they think she is likely to deliver please. I had a gentle feel of her tummy earlier while she was sleeping by cupping it in my hand and i was failry certain i felt kitten movement, like delicate tapping or twitching type feeling several time which is why I'm thinking shes a lot further on. I would like to be prepared for the birth in the best way i can to support her and the baby's so need as much information as possible. Thank you in advance. 

Kate. 

It's impossible to know for sure, but by the sounds of it she is at least 7 weeks along, perhaps even further. If she is leaking discharge, it could be very soon. If you haven't already, start feeding her kitten food and make her a nice nest in a box or crate with newspaper or blankets inside. You may choose to confine her to one room if you don't want her having the kittens in some unusual places such as in closets or under beds. You most likely won't have to do anything during the birth but just sit with her and give her support. If you google "cat pregnancy and labor" you'll find tons of extremely helpful articles that describe all the different stages of pregnancy and delivery and how you can prepare for them. Also, make sure she's not allowed outside until she's been spayed because she can get pregnant right after delivery!

Good luck!

Thank you very much yes definitely needs confinement after birth, I don't want to risk her falling pregnant again, thankfully myself and my dad will be able to home this litter, given her size I'm guessing she won't have too many, but I don't want the possibility of any morew who won't have anywhere trusted to go. I'l make sure I keep a nest box in my bedroom for her away from my other cat and dog (i have a neutered male cat) especially if the birth is imminent. Wont be too hard to keep her in and a close eye on her at the moment as she's spending almost all day sleeping indoors recently. I'l get her some kitten food in to, Just out of curiosity why kitten food? Also she's due another frontline treatment will that be safe if she's to give birth soon? Thank you again. 

No problem at all . Yeah it's probably best to keep her away from your other pets- they can often stress out new moms and in some cases the moms can be a bit aggressive to other pets. The kitten food is important for the momma because it's higher in fat, protein and nutrients, which helps make sure that the kittens come out healthy. Keep feeding her this after she has the kittens too because it's good for her while she's feeding the kittens.I'm not positive about the frontline treatment, but according to this site it is safe to use on pregnant and lactating cats.

http://www.frontlineplus.com.au/kitten_smitten/cats_frontline_faqs.asp#seven

If she's sickly, young, and not very large, the chances of complications increase considerably--3 strikes against her . Keep the emergency vet's number handy. Hopefully you won't need it, but best to be prepared!

Thankyou for the replies. Well there have been some unfortunate recent developments I'm having a great deal of difficulty with my older male neutered can and Roxy. He isn't the father to the kittens as he's snipped and I don't know if he is aware of her pregnancy but he has turned on her. He keeps nastily attacking her even with no provocation at all. She can be harmlessy sleeping and he will come over and start attacking her. I am very concerned that the kittens will not be safe when they arive, if he's nasty with her then there's a strong possibility he will be a danger to the newborns right?

I imagine he knows there is something different about her and it's unsettling him.  I would keep them completely separate, possibly until the kittens are old enough to rehome - 10+ weeks.

That would be difficult They are quite outdoorsy cats both come and go as they please via the cat flap and keeping them seperated would be almost impossible. I've spent the last couple of days keeping a close eye on Roxy and feeding them seperately but I can only really watch while I'm here. I have reluctantly  been looking into finding her a new home. She's only been here a couple of months but has settled in well, The kids and I adore her but I am very fearful for the kittens safety.  

OrientalSlave said:

I imagine he knows there is something different about her and it's unsettling him.  I would keep them completely separate, possibly until the kittens are old enough to rehome - 10+ weeks.

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Agree, she also needs to be kept indoors at all times and away from him. Firstly you don't know when she's due, and don't want to risk her having them outside. She also will get pregnant again very soon after birth if allowed to come and go.