what are the signs when a pregnant cat is near delivery?

When a cat gets fatter and really heavier. lol it happened to my cat too.

fatigued, thirsty, will start to pace, looking for good place for her delivery.

Right before my cat had kittens she acted very strange (for her) she was constantly underfoot and she even got up on the bed and was just walking around in circles like she was trying to find a comfortable place to lay. I set her up a space in the laundry room and she had her kittens a few hours later!

I witnessed 2 pre deliveries.
All they do is try to look for a place to have birth to their kittens, it’s usually a dark little covered area like in the closet between the clothes on the ground!…
Thats all I’ve seen, It comes as a sudden so it should be a delightful surprise!
Best luck for ur cat!

She will get alot bigger and seem uncomfortable when laying down, possibly constipation issues and alot of gas issues because the babies press on the stomach, as she gets closer to the date, she will be “anxious” alot of pacing, meowing, and looking around for a place to have them. Make sure she has a box with a blanket in it off in a corner so it feels secure for her, let her “find” the box and she will be alot happier she found what she thinks is a good safe place hidden away. Watch as she has them that she knows what to do, I’m assuming this is a first litter for you and her, some females don’t know what to do, my cats mom walked around with them attached to her when her owner found her and got her into a box and clipped the cords, sometimes they are clueless and you want to be there to be sure there are no problems.

Cats pregnancy lasts 2 months, at the end her belly will be looking sagging down, you will see the kitten move under her skin, she will be crying, looking being distressed and in pain, she will look for the nest, and “making it” in a dark, secluded place…she will stop eating…and she eventually will go through a lot of pain.
Why did not you have you cat spayed to prevent another litter and save your cat from pain?

During the last days of feline gestation, you should watch your pregnant cat carefully. Several signs indicate that birth is imminent.

1. Drop of temperature with 1°C (or 2°F). Normal is 38.6°(101.5°F).
2. Restless behavior. Your queen searches for a place to give birth.
3. Milk production from her nipples.

Once labor begins, your cat will start to purr rhythmically and breathe heavily. Delivery can be imminent, but it is also possible that it still takes a few hours before the first kitten arrives.

She will most definatley try to find a good place to have the kittens. If she’s indoors, make sure she can’t get out because she may try to bolt for the door thinking there is somewhere safer outside. She will more than likely find that under a bed, pile of clothing, behind couches and places similar to these would be a good place to hide. Make sure that she has plenty of water because she will be very dehydrated during this process and she may be very protective of the kittens afterward. If you have a pet kennel (a nice large one that is completly incolsed) and some soft towels or old clothing it may be best to pin her up so you can monitor her progress plus she should feel very safe.

if a cat is close to delivery they will often want to be left alone and not being carried. They also will not eat as much. If they feel uncomfortable they will let you know trust me, they might attack. The only reason they act like this is because they are protective of their babies.