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My cat is 61 days. Her belly has dropped downwards now does that mean she's near to labor? There's also some white dried stuff on her teats. And today she went to cupboard and started scratching on the piece of cloth there. Otherwise she just keeps sleeping on the washroom tiles.
 

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My cat is 61 days. Her belly has dropped downwards now does that mean she's near to labor? There's also some white dried stuff on her teats. And today she went to cupboard and started scratching on the piece of cloth there. Otherwise she just keeps sleeping on the washroom tiles.
Yes, dropping means she is nearing now,  The white is colostrum / milk, so its good and another sign.  and her beginning to show interest for nesting....

If she wants and allows belly rubbing, do so.  Its a nice massage, and also, helps the hormones going.
 
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A few minutes ago she visited all the cupboards and was meowing a lot. But now she's calm and sleeping.
She's a bit aggressive so she won't allow me to touch her belly.
 

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Average is about 65 days, so she is close.  She is being aggressive because is hormonal and territorial.  She may need privacy, or she may want you around.  Try to follow her lead.

Now is a good time to set up some nest areas for mom. Think dark, quiet places like a closet with the door ajar. 

You will also want to get some kitten supplies - a small scale to weigh them daily, and kitten milk replacer and a needleless syringe in case they aren't gaining enough. For the kmr, look for powdered, and we always recommend PetAg as a brand.

Can you keep mom 100% inside and away from intact males until her kittens are weaned? She can get pregnant again within a week of delivery, and without going into heat.
 
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I have set up her nesting area. And I will get all the kitten supplies needed by tomorrow.
Her belly was really wide but not it looks less wide.
Can you tell me whether we count days after first day mating or the last day?
 

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That usually means that she has dropped, which means the kittens are moving towards the birth canal.

Are you a breeder?  Did you mate her on purpose?
 
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No I didn't know she was on heat and we were out of house for a day and when I came back I got to know she has mated. I'm getting her spayed after her kittens are weaned
 

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Normal range for delivery is 65-70 days, so I would expect somewhere in there, plus or minus a day or two given when she mated.

Mom can be spayed when the kittens are 8 weeks old.  Is the dad cat yours too?
 
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No my male cat is neutered. It was a stray cat
 
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