signs of labor, how do i know when?

like the title says how do i know when a pregnant bunkins is in labor? are there any definitive signs beside a kitten coming out

From what i have learned they will pant and get restless before birth. They will also start digging around in their nests.

Im no expert and im sure someone much more experienced will be along soon to help answer your question.

Emma x x

I think the typical signs are panting and pacing (acting a little more active than they have the past few weeks.) With Ruby, we got home from the lake and she started meowing and following me around. I thought she has just missed us while we were gone. I patted the couch to have her come up and as soon as she did, a brownish watery liquid came out. Within 10 minutes the first baby was born. I think I *might* have seen her panting before we left. We were gone about 4 hours, so I have to assume that she went thru all of her early labor in our absence.

Basically, I think every cat is different, but you will just know when its time.

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like the title says how do i know when a pregnant bunkins is in labor? are there any definitive signs beside a kitten coming out

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Usually with my queens I notice them a bit more anxious then normal. If they are in labor, the kittens will move like crazy right before a contraction, then the contraction will come and the momma cat will get up or turn over to try and get comfortable. If your cats doing that, check the sides of her belly and see if a lump rises up, stays for a few seconds and then goes away-if you see that, it is a contraction. Sometimes it's easier to detect if you keep your hand on her side to feel the contraction.
Most of my queens do not meow or pant during labor. The only time they do that is when they are actually in the pushing phase of labor. Usually they will be in labor all day and then have kitten late at night or early in the morning.

You will see them pace. Maybe MEOW for you to be there or get out... They will have energy to miss you all up

Hi there

When Ebony had her kittens on Sunday night she showed no signs whatsoever.

She ate as usual, followed me round as usual, no panting or anything she didn't even make a sound when she had them lol.

Sorry not much help I know but thought I'd just say that they're all different.

Ti x