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Pregnant cat meowing, licking, pink discharge. When will kittens arrive?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old | 20 lbs

My cat is meowing constantly and won't stop licking herself, she has a pinkish brown discharge. How soon until her kittens are born?

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Answered By Britni Miller, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on June 11th, 2017

Cats are pregnant for about 9 weeks. If she is having discharge it should be soon. If you notice her straining or she becomes lethargic you should take her to her veterinarian as they can develop a dystocia (when a baby gets stuck) as this is an emergency.

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