My cat is pregnant. What do I need to do for a safe kitten birth?

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If my cat is expecting, what is required of me to do? How do i ensure her safety this? Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 3 months old | 7.055 lbs

Destini R. Holloway, DVM · Accepted Answer

Congratulations! So normal gestation period is around 65 days before expecting kittens. Typically cats go through labor without any need for assistance or c-section: however, you should make her a whelping box (towels, bedding) to have her kittens in, which is usually a nice warm part of the house. Then let nature take its course. Once her rectal temperature drops below 99 degrees F you should expect kittens within 24-48 hrs, and it can take 1-3 days for her to complete the labor process. Monitor honey for any abnormal discharge which would be green or black. Small bloody or clear discharge is normal. Then watch her for signs of labor which includes panting, pacing, restlessness and gen stomach contractions. She should expel the kittens almost immediately after contractions start. I hope you also had imaging (radiographs) done on her so that you know how many kittens to expect. If all goes well you should have kittens any day now. Here is a website link as well with lots more helpful tips. Best wishes! http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1738

My cat is pregnant. What do I need to do for a safe kitten birth?

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