Red discharge before cat labor

If the bleeding is minimal or just thread-like, it is a normal symptom before labor. After bleeding, amniotic fluid usually starts to flow. If the amount of bleeding is relatively large, you should pay attention to whether it is a sign of miscarriage, and take the cat to the pet hospital in time to avoid harming the health of the mother cat and the kittens in the belly. Generally speaking, cats cannot be fed randomly during pregnancy, such as chicken bones, which can lead to miscarriage.

How long after secretions does the mother cat give birth?

When the cat's vulva secretes and amniotic fluid flows out, labor usually begins within two hours. If the fetus does not deliver successfully, it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for an abdominal ultrasound examination. If the fetal heart rate is less than 200 and the cat's breathing is rapid, with frequent abdominal contractions, it is advised to perform an emergency caesarean section.

What are the symptoms before a cat gives birth?

1. Before labor, the cat will show behaviors such as constant crying, restlessness, anxiety, abdominal pain, looking back at the abdomen, unwilling to move, scratching items, etc.
2. Before labor, the cat's rectal temperature will drop by one degree.
3. Some cats can secrete milk before labor, about 1-2 days prior.
4. Secretions will flow from the cat's vulva before labor.

What to do if a cat bleeds before labor?

1. Bleeding before labor is normal in cats. The blood it flows should be the waste blood in the amniotic fluid. However, pay attention to whether the bleeding volume is large. If it is, it may be a sign of difficult labor, and it is recommended to go to the pet hospital for inspection and delivery in time.
2. Prepare a absorbent pad to absorb the amniotic fluid and blood flowing out of the cat during labor, creating a dry and clean environment for the cat to give birth.