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My pregnant cat is overdue. When should I take her to the vet?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 2 years and 1 month old

My cat is pregnant, she is on day 62 today however there seems to be next to no signs of labour at all, she's lost the fur around her nipples and you can still see/feel the kittens moving around, she is still eating plenty but there is no sign. How long after her "due date" should she need to be seen by a vet?

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Answered By Karly Macon, DVM, MS, CVA Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

Veterinarian

Published on April 21st, 2017

Don't panic! Unless you know exactly when she ovulated, you don't know exactly when she is due. Cats have an average gestation of 65 days from the time of ovulation, and she may have ovulated days after she was bred. Hang in there, and watch for signs of nesting, restlessness, and inappetence.

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    Answered By Angel Alvarado, LVT

    Licensed Veterinary Technician

    Published on April 10th, 2017

    If a pregnant queen is stressed, this can delay labor and delivery. Have her examined by your veterinarian to confirm all is going well. An abdominal ultrasound can put a number to the litter as well as confirm size. Provide a quiet, warm area for her to deliver her litter on her own. If she does not deliver in the next day or so, have her rechecked by your vet as a C-section may be indicated to save the litter and her.

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