what do you think...animals and labor?

liljen7755 · July 2011

What do you think? Do you think animals can sense the onset of labor? I def think they can sense pregnancy but I was wondering labor? Just thought it was interesting.

Plus if it is true, my one cat has been extra clingy with me today and thought it was interesting. Thats what got me thinking about this question

MrsS2203 · July 2011

I was induced so my situation is a little different. I was induced on a Thursday...all morning they were attached to me and acting different. I think they realized something wasn't right.

SoxFan777 · July 2011

Hmmm... My dog has been clingy today, too, and she's barking at me to pay attention to her right now... There might be something to this...

AKBrideinMD · July 2011

My dog has been extra clingy since I hit around 37 weeks, so since then I've been convinced I'm going into labor, lol.

KD+BC · July 2011

I have no idea if they know about labor but my animals definitely sense pregnancy, or at least that something is different. My cat likes to curl up next to my belly while I sleep at night which is something he has never done before. My dog is losing his hair is patches. We took him to 2 different vets and have had ever test done possible and he has tested negative for it all. It could be allergies but he's never had a problem like that before. I think he is just stressed. He knows something is different and is easily stressed due to abuse and neglect before we got him.

Cobra11 · July 2011

That would be awesome since my huge German Shepherd has been trying to live in my lap today. But if it's because I'm gonna go into labor soon...I can deal with that.

liljen7755 · July 2011

hmmmm..interesting. It would be really cool if any of our little furry friends were correct

Cilley · July 2011

With LO#1 my water partially broke on at midnight on a Saturday. The cat was meowing at the door. We let him in and I didn't leak that much so I didn't think my water broke, just that I might have peed in bed. Sunday night, I got a big goosh of water leaking and before I told my husband the cat was meowing like crazy outside our bedroom door. So yes, I do believe that animals can sense (smell) these things a-coming! Wonder if he will do it again if my water breaks in the middle of the night or whenever it happens.

Pineapple2744 · July 2011

Since our pets are still acting normal, can I say I hope you're wrong without sounding rude? lol!

MrsNyberg09 · July 2011

Friday when I started having contractions I have noticed my dogs wanting to be with me a lot more.

katchowski · July 2011

I think some pets can, but my kitten is a little princess and still cannot fathom anything outside of herself. She is not even a year old so its expected, but I would be shocked if she paid attention to anything that wasn't a play toy or food.

franbean20 · July 2011

My vet told me that animals can sense the shifting in hormones etc that relate to labor but it doesn't mean that the day they start acting weird is the day it is going to happen...just that it is going to happen sooner, rather than later.

sapphirewolfkdv · July 2011

I went into labor on Monday night - with very mild contractions starting earlier in the day. My husky/German shepherd mix was glued to my side all day long, starting at about 6:00 Monday morning. He usually follows me and sits at my feet everywhere I go, but we're talking serious clinginess, to include pushing his way under my arm to lick my chin, and leaning against me every chance he got. Yes, I do think that he knew.

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