Is my pregnant cat sick or in labor? She has diarrhea & isn't eating.
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Siamese | Female | unspayed | 12 lbs
You Hello, my name is Angelina... I rescued a pregnant cat from outside of my apartment I'm not to sure when she got pregnant but she is huge and her nipples are big and crusty. She has had runny poop for 2 days now and threw up about 3 days ago she is acting normal.she is drinking but hasn't ate at all today... could she be sick or is she going into labor!?
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Published on March 8th, 2019
I would be concerned she may be unwell - although vomiting and diarrhea can be seen generally if related to labor then delivery should start within a couple of hours - not 2+ days. I recommend you have her checked by your vet to ensure she is not carrying any infections which could potentially be passed onto the kittens
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Published on September 9th, 2018
Pets can have diarrhea before going into labor. I would make sure that Venus has plenty of fresh water available to stay hydrated, and I would not change up her food at this time. If the diarrhea gets worse and occurs for longer than 24 hours, she should get checked out by a vet. Here is some helpful information on birthing kittens: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952101
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Published on November 17th, 2017
If she is otherwise bright and alert and willing to drink it is likely an indication of impending labour. If she becomes weak, the vomiting persists or she does not start to deliver kittens in the next 4-6hours she should be checked by your vet
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Published on September 5th, 2017
Please have a dark quiet area for Tiger to nest in. You can use a box with a blanket or soft towels. She may pick her own place and if it's out of the way let her have them there. Keep her inside if possible so you can monitor her. Often just before birth she will not eat much and hide. Most cats do not have problems so there is no reason for you to do much and it's best not to disturb her. As far as when she is due the gestation time is 59-63 days from when she was bred. Once the kittens are born she may not eat much for a day or so and can have some bloody discharge. Make sure the kittens stay warm and that they are all eating and growing at the same pace. If one gets cold and stops eating they can die. If you find a weak kitten I would feed it extra with kitten milk replacer. Enjoy this time and I hope Tiger has a healthy family. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you care for Tiger.
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Published on May 4th, 2017
Congratulations! So normal gestation period is around 65 days before expecting kittens. Typically cats go through labor without any need for assistance or c-section: however, you should make her a whelping box (towels, bedding) to have her kittens in, which is usually a nice warm part of the house. Then let nature take its course. Once her rectal temperature drops below 99 degrees F you should expect kittens within 24-48 hrs, and it can take 1-3 days for her to complete the labor process. Monitor honey for any abnormal discharge which would be green or black. Small bloody or clear discharge is normal. Then watch her for signs of labor which includes panting, pacing, restlessness and gen stomach contractions. She should expel the kittens almost immediately after contractions start. I hope you also had imaging (radiographs) done on her so that you know how many kittens to expect. If all goes well you should have kittens any day now. Here is a website link as well with lots more helpful tips. Best wishes! http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1738
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