pregnant cat- 66th day into pregnancy

angelicaleepack

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My cat is a munchkin and this is probably her third litter, her last one. I'm spaying her after this. 

She's never late for her labour, and she usually has her babies on the 65th day. 

It's the 66h day, her belly hasn't dropped, shes lactating, she lost her mucus plug yesterday evening, she's sleeping a ton and very SLOWLY eating less (she still goes out to eat every few hours). 

I know cat pregnancy can go up to 70 days, but I thought her belly wouldve dropped at this point. 

She's nesting kind of, like we have an area out for her specifically and she knows that's her area and she sleeps in there 24/7- but I don't know if just sleeping would be verified as 'nesting'. 

There's no sign of actual labour so she's not struggling/straining/uncomfortable at all. She's very like herself. She likes to pace/walk.

Her temp. HAS dropped so I think within 24hrs something should happen.  

I'm assuming labour is coming soon. 

BUT if it doesn't, should I run over to the vet and ge induced labour or c section? 

I saw the babies moving a tiny bit this morning but she's tiny and I'm assuming theres not much room in there anymore. (her litters are 3-5). 

Any suggestions, advice? Thing to look out for. 

Right now, shes eating aha. 
 

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My experience as following this and similiar forum, is, cats endure a somewhat too long pregnancy well, better than humans.  I suspect the alarm on too long pregnancies are really from the human world.

But the kittens dont manage well a premature delivery - unlike humans.   Although you are sure she isnt premature - you are sure when they mated.

You know the kittens usually move less the last day when they are down into the postions - even if you write she hasnt dropped.

Everything such said.  If your vet is a decently good obstetrician, its wise if you do contact him and discuss through the situation.  Even if he will probably advise you to wait a couple days more, its good he is prepared you will perhaps rush her in.

Good luck!
 
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