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labor in cats

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Question
What is normal behavior in cats when they begin labor? Show they be meowing a
lot?

Answer
She's probably being very vocal due to contractions. It hurts for them just as much as it does for us, Kathryn! It's typical behavior for a female in labor. She will also roam around the house a bit, may claw at the furniture, and may also want more attention than usual. She will have some discharge from the birth canal as well, so she may be cleaning herself a bit more than usual.

Good luck with your upcoming litter! Please feel free to ask for any advice you may like!