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Pregnant cat restless, breathing heavily. When will she give birth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 6 months old | 10 lbs

My cat is pregnant 67 days today.How long will it have to wait?She is eating but she is quite restless.She does lick down there sometimes.Nothing is coming out though.She is breathing a little heavily and she is stretching as if she wants the pain to go away she started this yesterday.When will see be having kittens?

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Answered By Ana M, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on March 10th, 2018

Lola should be ready to have her kittens soon if you are accurate on her breeding date. Her mammary chain should be fully developed by now. If you are able to do so, measure her rectal temperature daily. It typically drops to below 99 degrees F about 24hrs prior to labor. If she hasn't been to a veterinarian recently, it is a good idea to have X-rays taken prior to the birth. It not only confirms the pregnancy, but let's you know how many kittens she is expecting. This is useful infornation during labor to know if Lola has had all the expected kittens or if there are more to come. Good luck!

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    Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

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    Published on February 3rd, 2018

    Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I’m not sure if the drop in rectal temperature is accurate in cats. It sounds like it will be any day. Cats are only pregnant 60-63 days. I would keep her calm and have her set up in a room with privacy. Cats can delay labor if stressed. Limit people checking on her. Leave her be and have one person check on her a few times a day. It will happen!! I hope this helps and I wish you and Honey the best!

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