If my cat has started lactating, when are the kittens coming?
Cats usually give birth very soon after the start of milk production, because the production of milk in the mother cat is one of the vital signs of labor.
Other signs of labor include:
Usually, kittens are ready to leave their mothers care after they're about twelve weeks old.
If your cat has started producing milk, then expect the kittens imminently.
Cats usually give birth very soon after the start of milk production, because the production of milk in the mother cat is one of the vital signs of labor.
Other signs of labor include:
- Reduction in temperature to below 99 F.
- Breast enlargement.
- Milk production.
- Changes in behaviour.
- Nesting behaviour.
- Frequent visits to nest.
- Licking of genitalia.
- Restlessness and pacing.
Usually, kittens are ready to leave their mothers care after they're about twelve weeks old.
If your cat has started producing milk, then expect the kittens imminently.