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How to tell if there is a problem in labor?
I think my queen Mia is in labor, but she doesn't seem to be dilating. She's been walking around meowing a lot and seems restless. We have been up all night. She hasn't had her water break or really shown any signs that she is having problems. She's normally talkative, but seems to be talking non stop. I have a room set up for her and her kittens, but I think she wants to have them in my room. Could she be delaying her labor until I give in? What are some signs that something may be wrong? I am fairly new to breeding and this is my second litter My other girl woke me up and had the kittens a few minutes later. Not sure on due date because my 6 month old stud (My only male) got her. The cat is a Bengal if that helps.
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Generally when they are going to give birth they do become very restless.
They will also begin "nesting" even before they are ready to give birth. By doing this they are looking for a place that they feel is "safe" to have their offspring.
Although I have never witnessed a cat giving birth, my dog had puppies in July so I am going from my own experience.
It could be different for cats.
I know my dog waited until my boyfriend got home from work before she went into Labor ( she is extremely attached to him!)
He was home for about 30 minutes and she layed down by his feet and her water broke, we then took her to the room I had set up, with the kennel, towels etc. and closed the door and made it very peaceful for her.
One of us stayed with her the whole time, which she had one pup about an hour after she went into labor, and the other one followed four hours later.
Animals are all different though.
Your cat may want you in there, she may not.
Do give her the option of finding the spot that she feels is going to be safe for her to deliver her kittens.
Best Wishes!
- Anonymous1 decade ago
I just made sure that I had some scissors (blunt tip) to cut the umbilical cord if necessary, I had a syringe to suction their mouths if necessary, and plenty of towels (old clean ones cause they will get messy) and some rubber gloves all of these came in handy to me when my cat had her litter....good luck
