Is my cat in labor?

Below are some indicators that labour is imminent:The mammary glands increase in size during the last week of gestation.Around two days before the queen gives birth, she will start producing milk.She may start nesting.Normal temperature in a cat is 100 - 102.5°F (37.7 - 39.1°C). ... Change in behaviour.More items... read more

Cats that are about to go into labor will usually lick their abdomen and vagina persistently. There is often a discharge that precedes birthing, but the mother will lick it away as rapidly as it appears. read more

If your cat’s pushing hard, a kitten should be passed within 30 minutes. Third stage labor involves the expulsion of the placenta. Again, you need to be aware. Count to be sure your cat delivers the same number of placentas as she does kittens. Then, feel free to take away the placentas and dispose of them. read more

The first stage of labor can last from 12 to 24 hours. If she is a first time mom, she may be on the upper end of this scale. If she is in the first stage of labor for longer than 24 hours, or moves to the second stage then back to the first, contact your vet for advice. read more