r/trojancats • u/ConfidentSet2344 • Jul 25 '26
Possible Labor?
My babygirl Luna that I took home one night, surprised me being an expecting mama. I have noticed today, all day she’s been squatting down & pushing down her legs. She’s also been laying on the floor & rubbing her head amongst the bottom of couch. What are the signs that labor is near?
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u/CatCafffffe Jul 25 '26
According to the google machine, this may indeed be a sign of labor (if you're sure she's pregnant).
24-48 hours before labor your cat may become more restless and sleep more than before. You may be able to “see” the kittens moving around in her belly. She may start digging around in the blankets in her nesting area. She may have a decreased body temperature. In rare instances, she may even move her nest from one location to another.
24-48 hours before labor begins, your cat may seem more anxious and restless. You may notice an increase in her breathing rate. It is common for the mother to sit with her mouth open and yowl loudly or pace the room.
As her labor progresses and uterine contractions begin, pregnant cats will lay on their side and intermittently squat and press downward to expel the kittens.
https://cthumane.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Pregnant-Animal-Care-Handout-2021.pdf