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My pregnant cat has yellow discharge. Should I be concerned?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed

My Pregnant cat is having this yellow discharge now. I'm quite concerned. She gotten pregnant somewhere in the middle of may I believe. It happened for the fourth time now and I thought it could be a mucus plug. She's acting normal. Eating and drinking. I can see the kittens moving. But I'm just wanna know what the discharge could mean. Any ideas?

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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 8th, 2018

Any vaginal discharge in a pregnant cat other than a transparent discharge is not normal. If you notice a vaginal discharge you need to visit the vet, as this may indicate that the cat has a problem which can result in an abortion. She could also have a urinary tract infection. But in any case, she should be seen by a veterinarian.

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    Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on July 13th, 2018

    Hello. This is not normal for a pregnant cat and is concerning due to the large amount of discharge in the photo. I would be concerned that she has a uterine infection which may cause problems with the fetuses OR possibly there is a problem with the fetuses that has lead to the infection. For instance, if one or more of the fetuses has died, it can cause this. I would recommend a recheck and an ultrasound to see if the kittens are doing okay and how much fluid is in the uterus. There may be medical therapy that can help or in the worst case scenario, a c-section may be recommended.

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