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My pregnant cat has clear discharge. Is this a sign of labor?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 11 months and 17 days old

My pregnant cat is producing a liquid discharge it’s kinda clear like does that mean she’s close to labor?

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Answered By Linda G, MS, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 21st, 2018

Hello. A cat is pregnant an average of 63 days. A mucous or slightly discolored discharge could very well indicate that your cat is in the early stages of labor. She may still be a day or so away from actually delivering her kittens, but it should be soon. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

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    Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on August 15th, 2018

    Hello, congratulations on your future kittens. It may be difficult to determine how many kittens your cat may be carrying as cats do not always show their pregnancy until the later stages of their gestation. It is normal for pregnant animals to have discharge intermittently, but persistent discharge or discharge with blood is more concerning and should be further assessed by your veterinarian. Depending on how long your cat has being pregnant, your veterinarian may be able to take radiographs to determine how many kittens she is carrying. In the interim, as long as she is eating, drinking, and acting otherwise normally, then she should be ok and you may continue to monitor her at home. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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    Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on December 14th, 2017

    Hello, sorry to hear about Tuni. I would be concerned with her being close to having labor especially if it has been two months since becoming pregnant. I would recommend having her evaluated by your veterinarian if she continues to have discharge but it is not giving birth. You may note that Tuni begins to nest (create a place to have her kittens) and act more secluded from you. As long as she is able to produce her kittens without any complications you may continue to monitor her at home. However, if she is anxious, having active contractions, vocalizing, and not producing her kittens then you should have her evaluated immediately. Hope this helps and best of luck.

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