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Pregnant cat has reddish stringy discharge. Is it an emergency?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 9 months old | 16 lbs

I have a pregnant cat. She is due any day now. I just notice a reddish brown stringy discharge from her vulva area. Should I take her to the ER?

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Answered By Dr. Strydom, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 7th, 2021

Hello, thank you for using PetCoach. If you see the discharge and no kittens have been produced within 2 hours then yes, you should take her to the ER. Here is an information sheet on what to expect when a cat gives birth: ( https://www.petcoach.co/article/queening-giving-birth-in-cats/ ) Hope this helps. Best wishes.

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