Expert: W - 11/28/2010

Question
QUESTION: my siamese cat has been pregnant for 9 wks,she keeps going into my cupboard and making her nest and also keeps trying to literally drag the farther(syd) in there with her. her breast seem to be hard and i can feel there is at least one kitten kicking in there. this has been going on for about a wk. i am growing concerned, as on thursday, she acted very strange and i thought that she would have them but she didnt

ANSWER: The normal pregnancy lasts for between 61 and 69 days. I would suspect that she has had them already. If so good luck. If not the I would suggest you whip her down to the vet for some help with birthing.

Ray

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QUESTION: hi thanx for your response so quickly, unfortunately theres still no kittens and im starting to get anxious, she seems tired but eating lots, is it true that you can tell by her temp if shes about to give birth? i have made her an app to see avet but in the mean time is there any way of bringing on the labour naturally. thanx

Answer
Hi Kerry
Join novice breeders in the UK and respond to the automated mesage with your details.
The link is

Pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/NoviceBeederAdvice  (capital letters are important)
Also you could call on 01494 864973 and talk to me here.

I do not know of any 'natural' ways to encourage birth

Ray