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lilylover Member  Posts: 14 |
posted 02-12-2004 07:39 AM
 
I have taken in a stray cat and on the 28th december my mum realised she was pregnant. This isn't a problem (i've had pregnant cats in the past) but i cannot remember at what stage she would start showing. Its been about six and a half weeks since we realised she was pregnant and sill not showing signs of having her babys. She is really big now. Could anyone enlighten me so i could perhaps try and work out when babys will be born? Thanks for your help IP: Logged |
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charmedagain Member Posts: 790 |
posted 02-12-2004 07:52 AM
Hi The pinking of the nipples and the hair loss around the nipples can been seen around 21 days after mating. If she is pregnant when she lies on her back her tummy will look very large and oval shaped at around 7-8weeks into the pregnancy You will find if she is near her due date she will be a little restless and maybe looking for a suitable place to give birth. You will notice a sagging of the breasts 2-3 days prior to birth. Her food intake will decrease and she will become more restless, and may even have difficulty breathing. About 24 hours prior to labor, body temperature will drop below 100F (normal 101.5 F). Now she will probably select an area to have the babies! Make sure this area is private, warm and clean. A mucus discharge will pass from the vulva and then turn to a greenish color. Contractions will soon start, and the kittens will soon be born.
hope this has helped. Mike [This message has been edited by charmedagain (edited 02-12-2004).] IP: Logged |
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lilylover Member Posts: 14 |
posted 02-12-2004 02:25 PM
Thanks for your advice My mum had said she thought it was roughly about three weeks in that the pinking would be noticable which was six 1/2 weeks ago. (this is one of the signs we looked for) I have been through this before (5 years ago) but i just couldn't remember about the pinking.(women normally rember these things!!) The cat has been pretty restless the last three days and i have only just noticed she has not eaten much today. So i would guess in the next few days the kittens will be born. To be honest i feel like an expectant dad!!! I can't wait Thanks again IP: Logged |
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