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My cat is 68 days pregnant, waters broke, no kittens. Vet now?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | unspayed | 1 year and 2 months old

My cat is around 68 days pregnant she lost her mucus plug Saturday evening and looks as though waters broke Sunday lunch time but still no sign of kittens she doesn't seem in any discomfort and is still eating plenty I don't know wether to wait a bit longer or take her to the vets this is her first litter

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Answered By Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS

Veterinarian

Published on May 8th, 2017

I would take Pepsi into a vet immediately. A cat's pregnancy can last from 58-68 days, but if this end point is reached with no signs of kittens, then veterinary attention is needed. She needs evaluation from a vet to determine if she needs help with giving birth. Please take her into a vet now.

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Answered By Debi Matlack
Veterinary Technician
She is just over the normal gestation period so I would recommend getting her seen by your vet for an exam, just to make sure everything is okay. Since she seems to be acting fine otherwise, I wouldn't be too worried, but if she has a biggish kitten slowing things up she may need assistance.
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Answered By Laura Johnson VMD
Veterinarian
Published on August 21st, 2018
Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Poor Rougr!

Yes, if is has been greater than 24 hours since she had a kitten and you think she is still pregnant then she needs to see a Vet. They can do an X-ray to see how many kittens remain and use an ultrasound to check their heart beats to see if they are in distress. She may need a C-section.

Good luck!
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