She has never been pregnant, has never been outside. The area around her teats is swollen and hard, and she is acting very lovey right now (like she does right before she comes in heat). What can I do for her? Will this go away on its own?
2006-09-07 04:53:18 · 10 answers · asked by swedchef13 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Like humans, many animals can have false pregnancies, including cats and dogs. If you are absolutely certain it's a false pregnancy, it will run its course and will cause her no harm. She may simply have a very maternal nature.
Spaying your cat will not necessarily put a stop to the behavior. We have a spayed assessment cat at our facility that "nurses" the other cats regularly even though she has no milk. However, spaying your cat will help to prolong its life and keep it safe from some forms of cancer.
We had a spayed dog in our shelter who was so maternally inclined that her teats would swell whenever she saw puppies or kittens...
2006-09-07 04:56:54 · answer #1 · answered by Fetch 11 Humane Society 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would not worry about it and let time takes its course.. In the first place, cats do NOT have false pregnancies
2006-09-07 11:56:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe she's just going into heat. Seriously, go to the vet and have her spayed. Problem solved!
2006-09-07 11:55:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
no it wont harm her cats and dogs both have faults pregnancy's . normally if your cat has a littler that should stop . but if you don't want her to have a litter just get her fixed and you wont have that problem .. Its just mother nature telling your cat its time to make baby's
2006-09-07 12:41:14 · answer #4 · answered by Terri M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She needs to be spayed shes probably going into heat again.
2006-09-07 12:03:31 · answer #5 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what to do for your cat, but I'd say hand her over to the government for experimental testing--you have the oldest "kitten" in the world! Maybe they'll find out how to make us stay younger longer.
2006-09-07 11:59:46 · answer #6 · answered by craftykid22 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
It's not harmful whatsoever, I think it's more painful for us to watch them like that, but to them it's natural. Don't worry about it!
2006-09-07 11:56:07 · answer #7 · answered by alysinvunderland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I didn't know cats could have false pregnancies. Consult your vet.
2006-09-07 11:54:57 · answer #8 · answered by every1lovesamixedgirl 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get her a false abortion.
2006-09-07 12:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoot the cat.
2006-09-07 11:55:18 · answer #10 · answered by Jet 6 · 0⤊ 7⤋