I think cat is labor shes acting different...

I just noticed a couple weeks ago that my cat Molly is pregnant. She has been very lovable, and such.
Today she has been laying around not moving much at all, only to go to the litter box and nothing comes out. She has not been eating and just drinking a little bit.
I did notice the last time she got out of the litter box there was a smear of blood across the floor. I looked in the litter box and nothing. Is it time? How long before the babies are born? Is there anything I can do?
Jacey

Originally Posted by Clarasmommy

I just noticed a couple weeks ago that my cat Molly is pregnant. She has been very lovable, and such.
Today she has been laying around not moving much at all, only to go to the litter box and nothing comes out. She has not been eating and just drinking a little bit.
I did notice the last time she got out of the litter box there was a smear of blood across the floor. I looked in the litter box and nothing. Is it time? How long before the babies are born? Is there anything I can do?
Jacey

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Jacey...welcome to TCS. First, I highly recommend you read this post:

http://www.thecatsite.com/forums/showthread.php?t=46743

You need to create a nesting box for your cat for when it is time and make sure you place her litterbox and food/water within range so that she won't have to travel far when it is time for her to give birth (you should start feeding her kitten food as it contains more protein which she needs right now). It will also be important during this time that she not be allowed outside as you do not want her to have her litter outdoors. It will also be important to keep her indoors until she has weaned her kittens and has been spayed. If you need a low cost clinic for when your cat has weaned her kittens, here is a list for Iowa:

IOWA
Quad City Animal Welfare Center
724 West 2nd Avenue
Milan, IL 61264
309-787-6830
Serving surrounding areas in Iowa and Illinois, Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, etc. Low costs for spay/neuter, tests, and vaccinations.
Humane Society of Scott County
2134 West River Drive
Davenport, IA 52802
319-324-3960

Animal Protection Society of Iowa
Des Moines IA
515-266-2005

Noah's Ark
PO Box 748
Fairfield, IA 52556
515-472-6080

S.N.A.P.
Muscatine, IA
563-264-2370
Helps pay for spay/neuter of pets of people who have low incomes.

Jacey,

Do you have a nesting box for her? It should be in a room that is warm and quiet and provides her with privacy.

This website is great to give you an idea of what to do-

http://www.cat-pregnancy-report.com/

Thanks for the websites they were helpful.
I have a nesting box for her we made it a couple weeks ago, when I found out. The day before yesterday she started to show interest in it.
I'm worried about the blood smear and shes slightly warm. I put food and water by her, and she is now laying on the floor near the fan. She is a long haired cat and very fuzzy so that could be why she is warm, but I hope it is not a fever. She lets me touch her stomach and when I do she lifts up her leg. Is that a sign? I don't want to bother her, but I'm worried this is her first litter.

The blood smear is a sign that she is close to giving birth. If you are worried, however, the best solution is to visit the nearest 24-hour vet.

And hopefully the list Katie provided will be put to use so that Clara's first litter will also be her last!

Originally Posted by Clarasmommy

Thanks for the websites they were helpful.
I have a nesting box for her we made it a couple weeks ago, when I found out. The day before yesterday she started to show interest in it.
I'm worried about the blood smear and shes slightly warm. I put food and water by her, and she is now laying on the floor near the fan. She is a long haired cat and very fuzzy so that could be why she is warm, but I hope it is not a fever. She lets me touch her stomach and when I do she lifts up her leg. Is that a sign? I don't want to bother her, but I'm worried this is her first litter.

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It does seem that she would be close...but I would encourage you to make this Molly's first and last litter. Also, I read in your profile that you have another cat Sparkles and if she/he isn't fixed...now would be a good time to set up that spay/neuter appt. Also..it has been a very warm summer and with all her fur...she may prefer the cool floor to the box until she is ready to deliver. As far as lifting her leg...not sure that is a sign of impending labor...but it shows that she really wants to be pet during this time.

Katie

Ohh she's very close if she is visiting the litterbox but nothings coming out. She's probably in labor right now!!

Any update?

Molly has been pacing back in forth all day now, from her nesting spot to the litter box. She is in the nesting box now, no meowing or noises coming out of her shes really quiet, just pacing. Every once in a while she will come and lay next to my chair, but then she gets up and goes back in. I'll keep everyone posted.