Pregnant cat has diarrhea, not eating. Is she sick or in labor?

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Hello, I have a pregnant cat and need advice. She's almost two years old and a British shorthair. we expect her to go into labor in two weeks. BUT, today she's had diarrhea and is not eating that much. also, I think her belly is a little smaller than before... is this a bad sign or is she just a little sick? what should I do? Pet's info: Cat | British Shorthair | Female | 1 year and 10 months old

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would continue to keep a close eye on Irma. If you aren't exactly sure of her breeding date, she may be farther along than you expect. If her pregnancy has not been confirmed with ultrasound or x-rays, it is possible that she has a false pregnancy. We can't judge pregnancy based on the size of the belly, since kittens will move things around as they grow - the belly doesn't always get as large as you would expect. Decreased appetite and some diarrhea can occur shortly before going into labor. If the diarrhea and poor appetite last longer than 24 hours and Irma hasn't gone into active labor, then I would recommend that you have her checked out by a vet. Here is an article you may find helpful: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952101

Pregnant cat has diarrhea, not eating. Is she sick or in labor?

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