Help! Heavily pregnany cat, 10 weeks pregnant without kittens

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I have a older female cat, that im sure is far past her due date. She milk had dropped, and the babys havr moved toward her backend.she carried heavily on her sides, and now she is carrying low back.she had white dischargw, is nesting, and eating and also drinking a lot. She stays in her nest box and wants my constant touch and is alway purring. But shows no visible contractions. Help. Im so worried
 

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Did she just start that behavior today? The nesting and discharge? It does sound like early labor or pre labor. If mama cat isn't acting like she is in distress and you don't see any bright red blood as discharge then I think that mama cat sounds like she is in the early stage and things will happen when it's time.

Do you know when she mated?
 

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How old is your cat? Has she had kittens before?

How much white discharge is there? How long have you noticed it?
 

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I have a older female cat, that im sure is far past her due date. She milk had dropped, and the babys havr moved toward her backend.she carried heavily on her sides, and now she is carrying low back.she had white dischargw, is nesting, and eating and also drinking a lot. She stays in her nest box and wants my constant touch and is alway purring. But shows no visible contractions. Help. Im so worried
Has she had kittens earlier?  If its first time, the delivery may be dangerous by this reasone, and cesarean may be necessary.

If she had kittens earlier, and is in good shape - the advice will probably be to wait and see.  Cats manage a too long pregnancy better than humans.

Be sure you ARE rubbing her tummy, especielly now when she wants physical contact.

What vet do you have access to? If its someone experienced with cat obstetrics, its wise to phone and consult.
 

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Is the discharge white or clear? If it is white, she needs to see a vet. White discharge is not normal. It indicates pus, or infection. She may have pyometra. The kittens can be at risk. She may need a C-section to save the kittens. She may need antibiotics immediately. Can you get her to a vet right away?
 
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