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My cat should be about 8-9weeks pregnant and today I found that she has some kind of yelowish discharge. I was able to see some kittens some weeks ago but lately I havent seen any movdment. Today she seems thinner and Im worried. Can be something wrong with her?
 

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Does the yellowish discharge smell bad or 'funny'?  does it feel like snot or pus?  It could be her mucus plug (not smelly and feel like snot), it's about the right time in her pregnancy for it.  If your cat suddenly looks smaller and the kittens are not moving as much she could have 'dropped' and the kittens have moved into the birth canal.  So, kittens sometime between now and two or three days at the latest.

If the discharge is smell and feels like pus, call your vet.

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The discharge does not smell, i think its like a snot because she spotted and it was clear. Also, she's been spotting blood but it looks like drops of pinkish blood surrounded by a clear liquid, so its nothing to worry about, is it?

Right now she is very clingy and she is behaving like she is in "heat" but she spent most of the day sleeping.

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She could be in the beginning stages of labor.  Sounds like she is going to want you by her side while she goes though labor and birth.  Grab a blanket and pillow and try to sleep next to her nest.  Rub her belly if she wants it.  It will feel good and help her hormones  work.  Don't drink too much pregnant cats have been known to follow their favorite person to the bathroom and wait while in labor.
 
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Thank you! Yes i made a nest for her in the bathroom and she didnt like it because she didnt want to be alone. I made her one in my bedroom and she is currently sleeping, apparently she is not going into labor today :( and here i am getting more anxious by the minute. I do hope the kittens are alright :( thank you for the responses.
 

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How is your cat today?

What you described is pre-labor discharge and behavior. Once she starts labor, stage one can last up to 24 hours. However, a mucus plug can be lost a whole week ahead.
 
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She is not showing any symptoms of labor. She is acting very normal and the discharge stopped. Maybe she lost it ahead of time. I took her temperature and kt was 100.6. So i guess nothing is gonna happen just yet.
 

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Temperature is not a reliable indicator of labor.  If you must take your cat's temperature, you can take it under one of the front paws (think underarm) and add 3 degrees. 

Welcome to the waiting game.
 
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Its been 3 days and nothing. She is acting pretty normal and the discharge stopped. Im really worried she gave birth and ate the kittens. Or it could be possible that i miscalculated and she isnt due yet. But if thay was the case, the discharge wouldnt make any sense, right?
 

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Some cats on the site have discharge for a week before delivering.  If she gave birth already she would be much smaller.  Just hang in there.  So long as she isn't in distress everything is good.  Welcome to the waiting game.
 
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I think that might be her situation. I saw the kittens move today!!! And she gets mad when i touch her belly and tries to bite. Still waiting but now im less worried. Thank you.
 
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