Why hasn't my cat given birth yet??

[Nilufer]

My cat was with Tom on June 10, which means it has been 64 days and she has not yet given birth, although her 2 babies are healthy and moving inside her stomach, and I see this with my own eyes
But it's late, is that normal?!

 

[Mia6]

i just looked it up and it said 63-65 days is normal

 

[di and bob]

yes, they can go up to 67 days and still be normal. should be any time now!

 

[Mia6]

i'm so excited for you!!! i remember the birth of my vincie girl's babies, she had 5!!!

 

[emocatowner]

If it's her first, it can be even longer. I remember reading that it can be up to 70 days. But it's definitely the time to keep a close eye on her, and if you see anything at all worrisome, to talk to your vet.

 

[StefanZ]

Yes, as the others said, so far its perfectly normal, you have several days more to go before its time to worry...

With only 2 kittens she probably isnt very big, so when she "drops" a day before delivery, it probably wont be much visible... Still, for most
caretakers / owners its a good situation to get a count.

The waiting game isnt no fun...

Just to prepare as well you can, relax and wait.

Ps. If she accept a friendly mild rubbing of belly do so. Its nice, and its a good massage, which even helps things going somewhat.

 

[Mia6]

any babies yet?

 

[Nilufer]

any babies yet?

Unfortunately, she hasn’t yet given birth

 

[di and bob]

The main thing is, if she is acting normal, not pacing, meowing, acting stressed, etc., everything is normal. so hopefully either her pregnancy happened at a later time, or she is just taking longer. I know it seems like forever, but remain calm and feed her kitten food to build her strength up and give her a good milk supply. They use a tremendous amount of strength in nursing. I have also read that it can be up to 70 days. so be calm, and keep her that way too!

 

[rparksie]

Any signs of labour yet?

 

[Nilufer]

My kitten is 4 days old and will be 5 days old in a few hours I was surprised this morning that one eye is open! Isn't it too early for that? His eyes were a little moist, what is the reason for that? Please advise me,
thank you

 

[Mia6]

only 1? i have no advice. can we see a pic?

 

[Sarthur2]

Yes, kittens can open their eyes as early as 5 days. They need to stay in low light the first 3 weeks though. Do gently wipe the eyes with a soft warm damp cloth to keep them clean for now.