I've been feeding this stray cat & think it might b pregnant? How do I find out her age! Is age important if she is pregnant I think so!!
2007-01-23 13:46:50 · 7 answers · asked by Missy 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
My hubby thinks she is @ least a yr old. We think this is the cat that used 2 live in my old dog house but that cat was fatter BUT the same color & markings! I'm planing on taking her 2 the vet in 2 weeks when I get my next check (only get pd every 2 weeks)! She is getting heavier & her stomach is getting bigger but we (mom & I) r not sure if just my feeding (1 cup dry and 2 teaspoons 2x a day plus water and 1/2 cup of milk in case she is pregnant). My brother said 2 feed her this & the milk would b good 4 the kittens if pregnant. (My brother is a vet)!!
2007-01-23 14:20:38 · update #1
My brother lives abt 3 hrs from my house!! When I go on vacation I bring my animals w/ me plus I have my own vet. My brother is always a phone call or e-mail away!! He has told me 2 take him 2 the vet becasue I can't go on vacation yet!!
2007-01-23 15:57:16 · update #2
Usually the teeth will give you an idea of age, but it's only an estimate in adult cats. Age is important in any animal pregnancy, too young and the risk of a still born litter is possible or the health of the mom is at risk. If you plan on taking this cat into your home, and you can, take her to a vet to get an exam to see if she really is pregnant and the age.
2007-01-23 14:01:04 · answer #1 · answered by trusport 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since your Brother is a Vet, why not let him treat the cat for you. You can pay him when you get your check and this way the cat will get medical attention and won't have to wait so long.
A Vet will always be able to tell you approximately the age of the cat. This is done by examining the cats gums and teeth.
Have a lovely rest of the evening.
2007-01-23 23:02:41 · answer #2 · answered by Goblin g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet and they will be able to tell you by body structure and teeth. A young age and pregnancy is a bad combination and can be very risky! My sisters cat got out and got pregnant at 6 months old and was due when my sister went to Florida so we watched her for them. I ended up having to deliver 3 of the 4 kittens because she simply wasn't big enough to deliver on her own and fought against it. 2 of them had to be resucitated because after I delivered them, she ran off and neglected them until she seen they were alive and well. To be safe, get her to the vet and check on age and if she's too young, get her spayed. I know abortion seems wrong but especially in cats, it just really aids in the already way over abundance of kitties in shelters.
2007-01-23 21:54:26 · answer #3 · answered by MasLoozinIt76 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The cat needs to be checked by a vet - to determine if she is pregnant, to be treated for parasites, given some shots etc. and tested for FIV and feline leukemia. If she has the last two diseases she can pass them on to kittens.
The vet should be able to give you a ball park figure on her age. It can be judged by tooth development to a certain extent, condition of the teeth (how white they are), maybe by weight. It's pretty much a guesstimate if the cat is over a year old.
2007-01-23 21:56:26 · answer #4 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can tell by how white or new the teeth of the cat are. If they have more tartar or yellow on them the cat is older. If they are fairly white the cat is young. But a vet will probably give you a more precise answer by looking at the teeth.
2007-01-23 22:06:13 · answer #5 · answered by CHIPPER S 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
take the cat to the vet or to ur brother
2007-01-28 12:42:51 · answer #6 · answered by cutiexpie101 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats have annual rings, like trees. If you freeze your cat and saw it in half you can count the rings and deduce it's age.
If you don't wish to destroy the feline specimen you can freeze one paw with liquid nitrogen and cut the paw. Beware that this method is less reliable than the first one.
2007-01-23 21:52:56 · answer #7 · answered by Knuckle Duster 2 · 0⤊ 5⤋