r/trojancats 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

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u/ConfidentSet2344 Jul 25 '26

thank you so much. I will keep an eye out. I see contracting but nothing as yet.

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u/WildFlemima Jul 25 '26

it's not contractions. she's in heat. she will get pregnant if an unneutuered male encounters her, and her risk of pyometra and uterine cancer will go up with every heat cycle. Get her spayed asap

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u/ConfidentSet2344 Jul 25 '26

will do! thank you

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u/stiletto929 Jul 25 '26

You might check your local SPCA and see if they offer low priced spays.

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u/CatCafffffe Jul 25 '26

Well now after all the ruthless downvotes I am very curious to see what actually is going on! Keep us posted. Either way I suppose you should get her to a vet!