Cat bleeding, water broke, but no labour after more than 12 h

[elisimova]

Cat bleeding constantly , water broke, but no labour after 12 h. She is restless, agitated, looking for a place to hide, wants attention and human presence. No contractions more than 12 h after water broke. What to do? Could it still be normal for the labour to start much later after the water brakes.

[Ruth B]

I'm no expert, I've never had a pregnant cat, but it doesn't sound right to me. I would suggest you at least phone your vets and get their advice.

[booktigger]

I hope you have spoken to the vet by now

[elisimova]

Hello again, it seems that the cat went into false labour, simulated pregnancy and even false labour. That is the second time when the cat simulated a false pregnancy. First time, she gained weight the same manner as if she were pregnant. The vet said that these hormonal mix up is not good and the cat will stay fat, but offered no solution other that spaying the cat. This is the second time that happens. Anyone? Do you know what are the risks for the health?

[fjm]

Is there a reason for not spaying her? It does not sound as if she is ever going to be reliable as a breeding queen, and it would remove the risk of an ooops litter taking you by surprise.

Pseudopregnancy is so common in dogs as to be practically normal, but I understand it is quite unusual in cats. From what I have read it is not particularly associated with health issues, although you may need to watch for mastitis if she is producing a lot of milk.