3rd Temp Drop In 2 Weeks

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My cat is pregnant and her temperature has dropped for the 3rd in two weeks..what does this mean..I'm not sure how far along she is
 

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It should mean soon delivery. But its not very reliable sign...
 

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Yes, you can stop taking her temperature. The babies will come when they come. No need to stress mom for an unreliable indicator.
 

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Temperature isn’t always the most accurate indicator of delivery time. Do you know when she mated? Cats have an average gestation length of 64 days. There are some other signs you can look for to give you an idea of when the kittens might come. You can usually start feeling movement around two weeks before delivery. Milk production usually starts a day or two before delivery.

This article has more info: How Do I Know When My Cat Will Give Birth?
 
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I can see the kittens moving very well. They look like their trying to come out her sides when they kick lol...today her temperature has been 99.5, idk when she mated because she was a drop off to a rescuer i know so I took her in
 
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