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When will my pregnant cat give birth? What signs should I look for?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | unspayed | 9 months and 5 days old | 5.7 lbs

How do I know when my cat is gonna give birth? As I mentioned before I found her about 4 days ago she was in terrible condition completely malnutrition but now she is getting better eating more than before( still not enough) and her fur is growing back slowly. Although she is very skinny from the top her ribs are showing she has an extremely large belly but her mammary glands are so small only her nipples are protruding not to much though and i wanted to know how much time is left for delivery??

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on February 13th, 2019

Without examining her in person or knowing when she was bred, it would be hard to determine. Since she was found and is very skinny, it would be best to bring her to your vet anyway so they can confirm the pregnancy, treat any health issues and make sure the kittens are doing OK. If she is far enough along, they may be able to take an X-ray to determine how many kittens to expect and provide a rough estimate of her due date. Signs a cat is nearing labor can include looking for a place to nest, changes in appetite, restlessness, temperature changes, waxing of the nipples (producing a waxy milk-like substance) visible contractions, etc. If you see these signs then she may be going into labor. If she doesn't produce a kitten after several hours, seems exhausted, or in severe distress, seeking veterinary care is best to make sure there aren't any complications.

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