My pregnant cat is spotting. Is this normal when she's in labor?

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on June 14th, 2018

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  It sounds as though she is about to have the kittens. I would confine her in to a quiet room with some boxes to hide in, food/eater and a litter box. Check on her every few hours. Cats can get stressed easily and not show it and delay labor. Keep other animals, people and children out of the room. If there are no kittens in 24 hours she should see a vet as bleeding for that long is not normal.
  
  Good luck!

  

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• Answered By Laura Johnson VMD

  Veterinarian

  Published on October 23rd, 2018

  Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach!
  
  It is best to know how far along she is to have an idea when she is due. Blood around the vulva is likely a sign of impending labor. But it could be a warning sign as well. I would stay calm and put her in the room you want her to give birth in. Provide a litter box, food and water as well as towels and boxes for her to hide in and give birth in. They you need to give her space and keep people away from her. Cats can delay labor if stressed. Keep everyone out: other adults, kids and animals. Check on her every 2 hours to see how she is doing. If there is no kitten born in 3 hours or you see more blood she needs to see a Vet.
  
  Good luck

  

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• Answered By Rodrigo Roca, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 14th, 2018

  Hello, sorry to hear about Cleo. Spotting may be seen during pregnancy which could be related to changes in her reproductive tract. However, other causes may include a urinary tract infection or vaginitis. Lastly, a problems associated with the pregnancy itself may also cause these changes. If she continues to have spotting, if she loses appetite or becomes lethargic, she should be evaluated by a veterinarian immediately. Hope this helps and best of luck.

  

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• Answered By Lauren Kennedy, DVM

  Veterinarian

  Published on May 3rd, 2018

  This amount of hemorrhage is not normal for a pregnant cat. I would recommend taking her to the vet to be evaluated as soon as possible. With this much bleeding she is at risk of blood loss and the lives of the unborn kittens are at risk as well.
  
  I hope this helps. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. Best of luck.

  

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