How do I know my pregnant cat is about to give birth to kittens?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
What is the typical behaviour pattern of a cat 24 hours prior to and during birth?
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Published on April 5th, 2017
In the 24-48 hours prior to giving birth, the cat appear appear anxious and restless. She will start to show nesting behavior, looking for a quiet place to give birth. She will lick her abdomen and vagina persistently, and you may see a discharge. She will lose all interest in food. You may see an increase in her breathing rate, and as labor continues, she will lay on her side and intermittently squat and press downwards to give birth to her kittens.
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Published on February 19th, 2020
Hi, if your cat has mated with another cat there is a 99% chance that she is pregnant. If you don’t know if your cat has mated pregnancy can be detected on physical examination after the first half of pregnancy and sometimes earlier on with an ultrasound. The best thing would be to have her checked over and your vet will be able to advise you accordingly. Hope this helps !
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Published on May 21st, 2019
You can watch for signs like a distended abdomen as she gets closer to delivery. A cat will be pregnant for about 2 months. However, if you cat is intact and has gotten outside chances are very good that she is pregnant. I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.
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Published on June 6th, 2017
She is so cute!! It sounds like she is close. Cats are pregnant for an average of 63 days. Usually you can express milk from the ducts approx 24 hrs before birth. I would recommend getting her examined to be sure she has a healthy birth
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