Is my Cat in LABOR?????

I just got home and noticed my cat has dry like blood all over her bottom area. I thought she wasnt due for another week but I could be wrong on the dates. Does this blood mean she is ready? PLease someone let me know soon. I am so excited!!!! And this is my first time to be a grandma (to furbabies) hehe
Thanks Sarah

What is her behavior like, is she looking for a nesting area or do you have one already set up for her that she is going in and out of. A LOT of blood is a cause for concern ... does she look like she is straining at all? Watch her litter box activities closely - if she is an inexperienced queen, she may confuse the feeling of a contraction with the need to potty.

Originally Posted by gayef

What is her behavior like, is she looking for a nesting area or do you have one already set up for her that she is going in and out of. A LOT of blood is a cause for concern ... does she look like she is straining at all? Watch her litter box activities closely - if she is an inexperienced queen, she may confuse the feeling of a contraction with the need to potty.

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Well I just set her up a box today after I found that bit of blood. She does go next door alot. Should I lock her in her room with that box? I don't know what to do. I have a kitten we have had about 2 weeks and they get along ok but I know I need to seperate them for her to have her babies right? So many questions running through my mind!!!
She seems pretty calm. And I just got back from work and there is more blood down there but not like coming out or anything. It is just down there. She doesn't seem any different though. Our newest addition that I mentioned earlier even tried playing with her and she didnt get mad or anything but she just turned away from him like she usually does.
Also, her "room" is our storage room (it is huge), that is where she sleeps and eats and has her litter pan. But when she is outside during the day she uses the bathroom outside. What if maybe she thought she had to potty while outside and had one in the grass?

Sorry I am just nervous!!
Thanks for anyones advice!!

I just realized.. that I think the blood is actually around her butt. Is that ok. I mean I have never studied a cats private parts before but I am sure that her (wee-wee) is under her butt. I mean I know it is her butt that the blood is coming from I just am saying I dont know where her (wee-wee) is. LOL

I need some sleep!!
But I cant until I feel better about whats going on with my girl... SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How much blood? Is it actively leaking, or is it dried? Is it bright red or dark?

It is not leaking. It is dark and dry. ?????????

are you sure its blood

Originally Posted by gailail

are you sure its blood

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Yes i am sure. It is dry though
She still has it this morning. It is the same as last night.

I am sorry, I am not a pregnant cat expert. I generally bottle raise orphaned kittens. But I would call your vet. Better safe than sorry, and waiting on the internet for someone to answer a health question is a bit foolish if you ask me. Go to the true expert and ring your vet.

Originally Posted by hissy

I am sorry, I am not a pregnant cat expert. I generally bottle raise orphaned kittens. But I would call your vet. Better safe than sorry, and waiting on the internet for someone to answer a health question is a bit foolish if you ask me. Go to the true expert and ring your vet.

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Well, I did not realize it should be something I should be worried about. I was only asking on here to see if it meant she is close to delivering!!
But sensing your reply to my post... I guess I should be worried. Right?
I really do not have the money to run to the vet just b/c she has dry blood down there. That to me is foolish. Now if it was BLEEDING.... that would be a little different.

You need to call the vet and describe exactly what you are seeing to them.

Originally Posted by paprika

You need to call the vet and describe exactly what you are seeing to them.

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Thank you!!

Well I just called the vet and they said that as long as she isn't "bleeding" she is ok. I just need to watch her. They said she probably just passed her "mucas plug"
Good for me ...not so good for LILO. hehe So I am guessing it will be soon. And I will be sure to put a picture on here as soon as my little furballs are here in our world. Cant wait!!!!

Well good to know. I thought the mucous plug was green, but like i said, I am not a pregnant cat expert. If I get a pregnant cat here, I take her in immediately and unless she is ready to drop kittens in 24 hours, I get her spayed. It is sad, but it is the sad reality of rescue. There just are not many homes, plus I have no quarantee that the people adopting the kittens will spay and neuter them- thus adding to the overwhelming problem-

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Well good to know. I thought the mucous plug was green, but like i said, I am not a pregnant cat expert. If I get a pregnant cat here, I take her in immediately and unless she is ready to drop kittens in 24 hours, I get her spayed. It is sad, but it is the sad reality of rescue. There just are not many homes, plus I have no quarantee that the people adopting the kittens will spay and neuter them- thus adding to the overwhelming problem-

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Oh yes ... I agree. i think it is great what you do.

i will ring a vet here for you and tell you what she /he says

Originally Posted by gailail

i will ring a vet here for you and tell you what she /he says

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Ohh ... thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thats a great
Appreciate it.

if its anus should take her to see a vet but by the vagina vets says it ok to leaks small bits of blood and discharge for a few couple days after that you should really seek a vet

alongs as she fine ,eating, drink she should be fine

Jumping in a little late here, but my kitty had some dried up discharge (red) hanging around that area for about a week. Wasn't really happy when I tried to remove it! I would say just try and keep it clean because that clumping kitty litter sticks to wet areas.