Help my pregnant cat

rawanelshiwy · Mar 5, 2016

My cat has been pregnant but I don't really know since when, 4 hours ago I found her like that and till now she didn't give birth or anthing she is chilling and relaxing is that normal ? Should I worry ?

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rawanelshiwy
Mar 5, 2016

talkingpeanut · Mar 5, 2016

rawanelshiwy said:
My cat has been pregnant but I don't really know since when, 4 hours ago I found her like that and till now she didn't give birth or anthing she is chilling and relaxing is that normal ? Should I worry ?

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rawanelshiwy

Mar 5, 2016

That looks like it may be part of her mucus plug, which is normal before delivery. Does she have a nest to give birth in? She is getting close. You will want to be concerned and call your vet if you see her pushing with no result or in distress for more than a half hour.

Cats can get pregnant again within a week of delivery. It is very important that you keep her inside and away from intact males until she can be spayed when the kittens are 8 weeks old.

rawanelshiwy · Mar 5, 2016

talkingpeanut said:
That looks like it may be part of her mucus plug, which is normal before delivery. Does she have a nest to give birth in? She is getting close. You will want to be concerned and call your vet if you see her pushing with no result or in distress for more than a half hour.

Cats can get pregnant again within a week of delivery. It is very important that you keep her inside and away from intact males until she can be spayed when the kittens are 8 weeks old.

Thank you so much for your replay, she doesn't really want to stay in the place I made for her she is sitting beside me now. When should I expect her to give birth? And when should I worry ?

talkingpeanut · Mar 5, 2016

You can't nail down an exact time for delivery or for concern, especially if you don't know when she got pregnant.

Many cats do not go into their nests until it's time to deliver.

To elaborate on what I said above, you should be worried if she is actively pushing for more than a half hour with no birth, if she starts to bleed more than a bit, or if she appears to be in distress.

rawanelshiwy · Mar 5, 2016

talkingpeanut said:
You can't nail down an exact time for delivery or for concern, especially if you don't know when she got pregnant.

Many cats do not go into their nests until it's time to deliver.

To elaborate on what I said above, you should be worried if she is actively pushing for more than a half hour with no birth, if she starts to bleed more than a bit, or if she appears to be in distress.

Thank you again for your help she is sleeping now actually so I shouldn't be expecting anything today right ?

talkingpeanut · Mar 5, 2016

rawanelshiwy said:
Thank you again for your help she is sleeping now actually so I shouldn't be expecting anything today right ?

I know you want an exact answer, but no one can tell you that. She could go into active labor at any time now.

rawanelshiwy · Mar 5, 2016

talkingpeanut said:
I know you want an exact answer, but no one can tell you that. She could go into active labor at any time now.

Yes I've had many cats but this is the first to be like that, thank you so much though

rawanelshiwy · Mar 10, 2016

My siamese cat has just gave birth 3 hours ago for the last kitten, they are 4 the first 3 she ate the Umbilical cord while for the last one she didn't and everytime I put the cord near her mouth she doesn't do anything what can I do and how to take care of them all. Also it's her first time to give birth
Thanks

rawanelshiwy · Mar 10, 2016

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catwoman707 · Mar 10, 2016

Honey just take a piece of dental floss, or if you don't have any, then thread, just make sure if pulled it won't break, if so then double it, just tie it around the cord about 1 1/2 inches from babys tummy, tie tight and cut off the rest just above the string, cut any hanging string pieces off, the tied part is fine to leave.

handsome kitty · Mar 10, 2016

I don't think that's the umbilical cord.

@catwoman707 did you see the picture?

handsome kitty · Mar 10, 2016

Call the vet, maybe you can send him the picture. It might be the kittens intestines.

StefanZ · Mar 10, 2016

rawanelshiwy said:
My siamese cat has just gave birth 3 hours ago for the last kitten, they are 4 the first 3 she ate the Umbilical cord while for the last one she didn't and everytime I put the cord near her mouth she doesn't do anything what can I do and how to take care of them all. Also it's her first time to give birth
Thanks

You saw Handsome Kittens message?

rawanelshiwy · Mar 10, 2016

Yes I called him now and sent him the picture he said it's the umbilical cord and it should be cut, but I'm worried I feel the mother is neglecting him or something

catwoman707 · Mar 10, 2016

Oh! I clicked on the pic and saw now, thank you!!

@rawanelshiwy is this hanging thing attached by the umbilical cord?

If you are unsure can you please post a picture of the babys tummy?

catwoman707 · Mar 10, 2016

rawanelshiwy said:
Yes I called him now and sent him the picture he said it's the umbilical cord and it should be cut, but I'm worried I feel the mother is neglecting him or something

Don't worry, we can help walk you through if need be.

Just get that cut off asap.

rawanelshiwy · Mar 10, 2016

Well I'm getting the scissors ready now I'll show you how he looks like before I cut too

handsome kitty · Mar 10, 2016

No don't cut it! CALL the VET

LotsOfFur · Mar 10, 2016

Handsome Kitty said:
No don't cut it! CALL the VET

I agree! That doesn't look like a placenta in the picture!

DreamerRose · Mar 10, 2016

Please do call the vet! It looks like intestines. There is no end to it or a placenta attached, which there would be if it were the umbilical cord. It looks too big to be an umbilical cord.

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What greater gift than the love of a cat.

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