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Hi. SO my cat is pregnant and from what I can tell due anytime. I am not sure of her exact due date as she only got outside of the house once (and apparently once is enough!) and I can't remember the date. She is very large, nipples are very pink, very affectionate, and mostly just lays and chills all day. But I am not allowed to leave her alone. for the last 2 days whenever I try to leave a room she cries for me. Is this normal?
I noticed that she lost her mucus plug about 4 days ago. but then last night I noticed her losing more of it. Is that normal or should it all have gone at once? The kittens are very active inside her belly. You can see them moving around in there. She looks so uncomfortable when she walks. She is also all the sudden starting to stick her butt in the air like she is in heat alot. I am rally wondering when she is going to have them but I know logically that it will happen when she is ready. It's just hard cause I don't want to leave her alone since she gets upset when I do. Any suggestions on what I should expect? Or if this mucus plug thing is common?

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Hi Cami,

This sounds like she is just about to deliver. By the time you get this she may have already had her kits. Here are a couple of links that will give you some more info that will help you.

http://www.2ndchance.info/felinelabor.htm

http://www.catsofaustralia.com/cat-giving-birth-labor.htm

Good luck and take care.

Ciao, Karen

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I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!

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I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care. Some thoughts to carry with you. A Cat's 10 Commandments My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful. Give me time to understand what you want of me. Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being. Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you. Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it. Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you. If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong. Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old. On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so. Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.

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