My cat is pregnant and i think she might be going into labor?

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My cat had an Orange-brown discharge leaking from her. I heard that this could mean she is going into labor?
 

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It could be days still. My queen had some discharge from her vulva a few days ago. Shes in good health so its nothing alarming but still no babys
 
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She just cuddles and sleeps. No babies yet though.
 
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First kitten came while I was asleep. It was dead.
 

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Oh no have you tried rubbing it? The first kitten my cat had looked dead and the vet on the phone said rub it and make sure the sac is off its face.
 
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Yes i rubbed it but it was small and cold and it felt empty.
 

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Does she seem to be contracting now? Are you still seeing discharge?
 
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She is doing good. A few contractions every once in a while she huffs at me.
 
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Yes there is still discharge.
 

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Okay. Sounds like she is still laboring. If she pushes for an hour without success she will need a vet.

What color is the discharge?
 

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Orange is an unusual color for discharge. Is it very much?
 
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No there is very little it looks like diarrhea.
 
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There is one thing I'm worried about, she doesn't seem to be producing milk.
 

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Okay. Keep us posted on her progress.

In general, orange is not a healthy color. Let us know if it persists.
 

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K knucklekitty

Some cats get milk after they finish delivering their kittens. Do you think she has more to deliver?

Was the dead kitten fully formed and furred?
 
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