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7 Signs That Your Cat Is About To Go Into Labor.
Ok, so you know that your cat is nearing the end of her pregnancy by the size of her abdomen but you don't know just when to expect the birth to start. All of a sudden, you notice that she is acting differently. Is this it? Is your cat in labor?
Are her kittens on the way?
How can you be certain?
Just what are the signs of labor you should be looking out for?
Cat lovers the world over do their very best to make sure that their beloved pets receive the best care possible. But when our feline friends become ill -- or in this case, are due to give birth to kittens - we begin to feel very anxious and out of control as we realise that we simply don't know enough about the situation.
After all, we're cat owners, not vets! You need to know what to expect and you need to know what to do.
Your cat's pregnancy will have lasted around 64 days but it is very unlikely that you will able to be that accurate. Instead, you will need to be able to recognise the different stages of pregnancy and be alert to the signs which will indicate that your cat's labor is about to begin.
Firstly, you are likely to have noticed that your cat's appetite will have almost doubled in the past weeks or so and you will be able to see her kittens moving around in her abdomen quite clearly.
Also, she will have been displaying 'nesting' behaviour - looking for a safe, warm and quite place in which to give birth. Hopefully, you will have already provided a suitable 'nesting box' for her to use, otherwise you may find that she has chosen to give birth in the middle of your bed!
Then, as your cat's labor is about to start, her appetite will reduce significantly - or even disappear completely.
The third sign of your cat's labour is that she may become particularly 'clingy' and want to be around you constantly, seeking your affection.As she gets closer to the time that her labour begins in earnest, you may find that your cat starts pacing about, appearing nervous or particularly excitable.
A further indication that things are about to happen is when you cat begins to 'call'. This is a very distinct and unmistakable sound and there is no danger of you not recognising it!
As the birth draws near, your cat will start cleaning her rear end as she feels her body changing in preparation for the delivery of her kittens.
And finally, as your lovely cat begins to feel the initial twinges of her labor, she will naturally start to feel anxious and you will see her going in and out of her nesting box again and again. She will attempt to arrange her nesting material to her liking and this is known as 'treading'.
When you witness this last behavior, you can be certain that the birth of your new kittens has begun. Your beautiful cat is in labor!
But remember, this is when your presence is vital. You will need to have prepared yourself to be on hand to help if things should go wrong. It is your responsibility to have become familiar with what is normal and what is not, during the birthing process. If you know what to expect - good or bad - you will be able to remain calm and in control and give your cat the very best care that she deserves.
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