Need some info or help

Hi, this is my first post, I found this forum while looking for my answers,  I brought a male cat for my queen on Jan 09th 2015 from my friend and returned him back after one day because he is spraying all over the house and my wife is getting mad about this, on Feb 08th I took my queen to vet for her scheduled parasite shot, Vet immediately told me that queen is looking pregnant, I told vet I dont think so because Tom was with her for only 24 hours

After this I start watching my queen carefully and signs were there, nipples are getting enlarged, belly is getting swollen, and more food intake. At the time of writing this post today is 64th day but still no signs of labor or any thing, she goes into dark places like beneath sofa and in kitchen cabinets ( she can easily open cabinet doors)  and comes out

Before I asked Vet for gestation period and he said 63 days normally, my queen is active eating and drinking but I am bit tensed today as 63 days has been passed, Vet says not to worry every thing will be fine but I am bit nervous

I will appreciate your comments as queen is having babies first time, sorry I forgot to mention her is age is about 2 years and she is on kitten food

Thanks

I will respond somewhat later, now I shall let my wife on into the computer.  Her turn!

A lot can happen in just 5 minutes

Usually it around 65 days, 58 being the minimum and 70 being the max if she passes 70 days without giving birth, I suggest taking her to the vet

It does sound she is showing nesting behavior so it shouldnt be too long

UPDATE

she went into cardboard box and start scratching, then sat down, I saw some wet clear spots on cotton sheet, then she came out, start meowing I said few words to her  calm down  now she is beneath sofa and still meowing, is it compulsory that some one should stay with her or she can take care of herself? as me and my family have to be out for few hours

thanks

shawah309 said:

 
UPDATE

she went into cardboard box and start scratching, then sat down, I saw some wet clear spots on cotton sheet, then she came out, start meowing I said few words to her  calm down  now she is beneath sofa and still meowing, is it compulsory that some one should stay with her or she can take care of herself? as me and my family have to be out for few hours

thanks

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Usually they manage themselves.  Some even do prefer to be alone.   Still, a wise owner tries to be near, sometimes help is needed.  Also, as a interesint experience, if she allows company.

But if you cant so you cant, and as said, they usually do it themselves.   So unless its clear she expects your company literally holding her hand,...

I never leave my girls in labor. They can have problems, but only once have we had a problem that required the vet. I stay with them more for my peace of mind than theirs. A lot would depend on the breed - some have more issues than others. All of my girls with the exception of one want me there and will leave the nesting box if I leave the room to follow me.

OK, one full day with the tom is more than enough, unless he is very inexperienced and shy.  But  spraying everywhere helps him of course to add some courage.  

As MrWallace hinted, 5 minutes may be enough, especielly if it is an experienced tom.

IF you are a breeder, and there  will be another time, do have them in one room.  One of the reasons is, it its easier to clean up afterwards.   Another reason, is they easier understand they are supposed to do something.   

Good luck!

Ah, our usual links:

Most of these links have been readied by our forumist  Red Top Rescue:

We have a good collection of articles in the Cat Health section which you can access by scrolling up to the brown bar, clicking on Articles,and then choosing the Cat Health section and scrolling through the choices.  To make this super easy for you, I am copying the links regarding birth, delivery and newborns for you here.  After reading this information, let us know if you have any more questions.  And good luck with your approaching new arrivals.

 Birth, Delivery and Newborns

How to Tell if My Cat is Pregnant?

Cat Pregnancy

How Do I Know When My Cat Will Give Birth?

Pregnant Cat? What to Prepare For the Birth

Help! My Cat is Having Kittens!

Premature Kittens

Post-Birth Complications in Cats

And also:

http://www.icatcare.org/advice/my-cat-having-kittens     ( This is a link to a group of articles on cat pregnancy, birth and kittens.   Read the ones on normal cat birth and on " when to wait and when to worry"  )  

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

Thanks to all for your comments, yes TOM is a experienced breeder cat he handles 4 queens at friend's house,

I also dont want to leave her alone but we have to go for some important family event, hope she will deliver without any complications,

by the way at what time of the day usually kittens arrives? I mean in night, early morning or any time of the day just like humans?

She is a Persian long hair breed

This is the picture of queen taken few months before, I will post latest in day or 2

shawah309 said:

 
Thanks to all for your comments, yes TOM is a experienced breeder cat he handles 4 queens at friend's house,

I also dont want to leave her alone but we have to go for some important family event, hope she will deliver without any complications,

by the way at what time of the day usually kittens arrives? I mean in night, early morning or any time of the day just like humans?

She is a Persian long hair breed

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It varies, but they tend to do it in the night.

Cats have also some ability to postpone the exact hour of delivery, so if she finds it necessary to have you with her, she will try and wait with the delivery.

But it is a little as with the matings. some prefer to be alone, while others wants to have their human there.

UPDATE

GOOD NEWS

When we came back  she already delivered 2 kittens, looks every thing went well both mom and babies are in good health, let me know what's next, how to take care of them, when I can pick up babies and put them in box?

here is the picture of mom and new born babies

Congrats So glad all went well. I know nothing about cats giving birth..But wonder if she is done isn't two kittens a little unusual?..Just keep a eye on her. She is a lovely cat .And seems like shes taking well care of her babies! Best not to handle them just let her be for now..

Thanks, lets see if more to come our fingers crossed

Hi both kittens & mom doing well, I started feeding her feed moistened in water and it looks she prefers moistened over dried my question is can I make some in more quantity in a bowl and put it in refrigirator, does cold food make any bad effect on her and babies health?
thanks

No it souldnt , the only problem you would have is it becoming moldy which is probably why you putting it in the fridge. If she don't eat it just heat it up a little in a microwave

shawah309 said:

Hi both kittens & mom doing well, I started feeding her feed moistened in water and it looks she prefers moistened over dried my question is can I make some in more quantity in a bowl and put it in refrigirator, does cold food make any bad effect on her and babies health?
thanks

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I agree with MrWallace.  For kittens its touchy to give them cold food - but for an adult its not big problem.  Also, you can micro it up several seconds before serwing, if need be. As said above.

But still dont overdo it. Not much more than 24 hours.  Moistened dry gets bad very quickly,  not only mold but also bacteria, not even chilling it down in a refrigerator is a remedicum for all.

Still, you can get some time extra this way yes.