Expert: Marcia Owen - 7/23/2008

Question
My cat is pregnant and is due to have her kittens anytime now. She has started bleeding this afternoon and I am afraid something is wrong. It is a light bleeding, not thick, but bright. She seems more affectionate than usually and clingy. I can feel her babies moving around inside her. So is something wrong or is she just starting labor. Thanks for  your time and I look forward to your response.

Answer
Hi Danica

It is not normal if there is blood before labour has started.  However it is not unknown for this to happen even a few days before, but it would  be better to have her checked out by the vet.  It is good that the babies are still moving though.  If it is just a one off show of blood then its probably nothing to worry about, but if its a persistent discharge then I would be concerned.

Are you sure of her dates?  

I would be happier for vet involvement in the circumstances.

Marcia.