Why is my pregnant cat lazy, not eating, and has a low temperature?

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.

You can see a cat lose its appetite while pregnant, usually around three to four weeks into the pregnancy. It is good that you took Puffy into a vet, however, as it sounds like she was sick if she had a high fever. I am a little concerned that she still is only eating a little, and I would take her back into the vet for a health check to make sure everything is ok. It's very important for her health and the health of her kittens to eat properly, and since she has been sick, follow up visits with the vet should be done. I would take her into a vet today if possible. Good luck, I hope this helps!

Little Baby should have delivered her kittens by now. When a pregnant cat's temperature drops below 100F, they should have their kittens within 24 hours. Since it's been 24 hours and there is no sign of kittens, she needs to see a vet now to make sure everything is ok. Best of luck.

This temperature is slightly below normal. Normal temp is 37.7 to 38.8. We can sometimes see the body temp be a bit below normal when their blood circulation is less not as good as it should be — most often we see this this due to heart disease or dehydration. If he is very dumpy and lethargic (which is what I assume you mean by “lifeless”) and recently vomited as well, please take him to your vet. They may recommend blood tests and possibly xrays. Treatment will depend on what they find on exam and any testing.

Hello! It's a good sign that Laadli is eating and drinking. Lethargy is a very general sign of illness in cats, and it can be caused by systemic illness, infection, inflammation, or injury. A cat's temperature is normally higher than a humans(101-102.5F, 98.3-92.2C), so she may feel a little warmer due to that. As for the kitten, it sounds like it could have an eye infection. The eye is such a delicate and important structure that any problem with it should be considered an emergency. That's because leaving it untreated can lead to vision loss. I would take the kitten and Laadli into the vet right away. The vet can examine the kitten's eye, diagnose what is causing the eye discharge, and can prescribe treatment for it. While there, the vet can do a health check on Laadli to see if there is a medical cause behind her lethargy. If there is, the vet can prescribe treatment for her. You can capture them both when they come to feed.

Lola should be ready to have her kittens soon if you are accurate on her breeding date. Her mammary chain should be fully developed by now. If you are able to do so, measure her rectal temperature daily. It typically drops to below 99 degrees F about 24hrs prior to labor. If she hasn't been to a veterinarian recently, it is a good idea to have X-rays taken prior to the birth. It not only confirms the pregnancy, but let's you know how many kittens she is expecting. This is useful infornation during labor to know if Lola has had all the expected kittens or if there are more to come. Good luck!

I would continue to keep a close eye on Irma. If you aren't exactly sure of her breeding date, she may be farther along than you expect. If her pregnancy has not been confirmed with ultrasound or x-rays, it is possible that she has a false pregnancy. We can't judge pregnancy based on the size of the belly, since kittens will move things around as they grow - the belly doesn't always get as large as you would expect. Decreased appetite and some diarrhea can occur shortly before going into labor. If the diarrhea and poor appetite last longer than 24 hours and Irma hasn't gone into active labor, then I would recommend that you have her checked out by a vet. Here is an article you may find helpful: https://veterinarypartner.vin.com/default.aspx?pid=19239&id=4952101