My pregnant cat's temp dropped & lost plug. Why no kittens yet?

Yes, you are right in thinking Luna could go into labor with this temperature drop. Monitor her, and if 24 hours have passed after this temperature drop with no sign of kittens, have her seen by a vet.

96.5 is indeed low, however in order to verify this one would need to know your cat's individual normal temperature and also take the temperature with another thermometer, to make sure that the first one is working properly, At this time I would say she will have her kittens within the next 12-24 hours, especially if she is making/leaking milk. If your cat appears lethargic, or ill, you should take her to a vet for a quick exam just to make sure that she is ok.

Cats are pregnant for about 60 days. You will start to. It’s e her mammary glands fill with milk around the 7th week of pregnancy. Their temperature will drop when it gets within 48 hours of labor and their appetite can decrease then. It is not uncommon to see a clear mucous discharge in the urine around a week before labor. Without knowing when she was in heat and bred these signs are the best guide to let you know about delivery.

Great question! Once her temperature drops below 100F, Bell should give birth to her puppies in 24 hours. If 24 hours pass after the initial temperature drop with no sign of puppies, she will need to see a vet immediately, as she will need help giving birth to them safely.

Any discharge which does not progress to full labor and delivery within 2 hours is a medical emergency. It is particularly the concerning that the kittens are not moving, please have her assessed urgently by a vet to rule out dead kittens and serious infection

Miscarriage and dystocia are possible in this case and an immediate veterinary check up would be needed to confirm this clinical suspicion and treat appropriately. C section may be needed. Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further. If this answer was helpful please let us know, this will be used to improve our service!

Stage 1 of labor can last up to 24 hours, but I would keep a close eye on her. Once she starts pushing she should not labor more than 4 hours without a kitten. I would contact your veterinarian as a precaution and simply let them know what is happening.