It’s been about two months and tonight she suddenly started crying, rubbing against me, then stopped when I put her in her bed – is she about to give birth?
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A cat’s gestation period is generally 61-63 days. If you are certain your cat has been pregnant for about two months, these symptoms very likely mean she is about to give birth. Before delivery, cats usually show clear physical and behavioral changes such as enlarged mammary glands, milk production, reduced appetite, restlessness, rapid breathing, and amniotic fluid from the vulva.
Prepare a quiet, comfortable birthing area, reassure her, and supplement her nutrition. At the same time, monitor her condition – if she starts straining but does not deliver for a long time, take her to a vet promptly for examination.