Could my rescue cat be pregnant?

[Sarthur2]

It just means they've dropped lower down near the birth canal in preparation for delivery. It's normal.

 

[ashade1]

You won't be able to feel them as much towards the end- they are so much bigger and they don't have room to move around, plus they are moving lower to prepare for birth! Just be patient! Sounds like it could be very soon!

 

[lulu97]

Thank you guys so much, im just worried!! And overthinking!! trying to patient!!! Thankyou so much

 

[Sarthur2]

It can certainly be nerve-wracking!

 

[lulu97]

Anybody else had a cat 68 days gestation look this small!?? Babies haven't kicked in awhile and she looks not even pregnant to me!!!

 

[lulu97]

Ive noticed her skin is getting saggy low down on her body, not sure if its maybe milk coming in or if shes just putting on weight.. i need to start working soon I really hope this baby comes asap..

 

[Sarthur2]

She looks pregnant to me. When she has the kittens you'll want to remove her collar so they don't get caught up in it.

 

[lulu97]

Ok ill remove it now, she doesn't try to escape its just her kitten I have to worry about running away ahha

 

[ashade1]

How is she doing now? She might just have a smaller litter! They also look smaller when the kittens go towards the birth canal- she definitely has a pregnant belly though! How certain are you of her conception date?

 

[lulu97]

Last night I noticed she was doing a LOT of licking so I stayed up and watched her out of the corner of my eye.. she is fine this morning.

Well, she has not been outside in my care.. Previous owners told me they let her outside the weekend of March 18th, and I adopted her literally the next day. (I know I could have spayed... :/)

At what day do you recommend calling the vet?

 

[lulu97]

 

[lulu97]

Is it OK to give pregnant cats catnip? Maybe if she starts playing and running around it will induce labour?? Ahha shes just been sleeping all day..

 

[talkingpeanut]

I would just let her rest. She'll have the babies when she's ready.

 

[lulu97]

No kittens yet. Im pretty sure I felt a kick last night though! Shes 70 days today and eating and sleeping. I have to go visit family today but I will have someone check on her.

 

[Sarthur2]

No signs of labor at all?

 

[lulu97]

No. She cleans herself all night (for a good 30 mins) but even that is her whole body, not just her vulva...
shes currently sleeping. Ate her breakfast this morning..

 

[Sarthur2]

You've not had an x-ray to see how many kittens or the gestational age, have you?

 

[lulu97]

No I have not, but I don't think I can be wrong about her gestation period. My friend used to work as a vet assistant and she recommended bringing her in if she does not have them by this weekend.:/ I'm praying for tonight!

 

[lulu97]

Send some prayers/positive vibes my way please!!

 

[lulu97]

She's in her nesting box!!! and she hasn't gone in it barely since I put it in the closet... hoping she is close...