Crystal (named because of her white eyes) was in heat the first week of January. I have found many sources saying gestation is in 63 days. That puts the birth time the first week of March, which is two weeks from now. Lately her belly has begun to grow very wide and she now sleeps on her back allowing me to feel for signs of life. Today I felt a bunch of movement - head butts and hind leg kicks. She's been restless all day, probably because of the activety in her belly. My question is: since the kits are active, is it a sign that the birthing is going to happen within this week. Or is this a normal stage of development like in humans and I shouldn't worry and just wait for the normal 63 days before I panic? Thanx in advance for all your help.
PLUS if these kittens come out like her (White Egyptian Mau Mix) or the suspected father (Black Persian) I'm selling them $50 a pop. Let me know if you interested.
2007-02-24 12:53:38 · 8 answers · asked by unlv_engineer 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats gestate for 9 weeks.When she's ready she'll let you know.Get a box with a towel you don't care about cause you won't want it after the birth(been there).And she may want you to 'midwife' for comfort.Mine did.It was cool.Kinda grose.But cool.
2007-02-24 13:00:32 · answer #1 · answered by gotabedifferent 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats tend to give birth on schedule, so the blessed event probably will take place in early March. Heck, human babies kick for weeks before they are born.
I do suggest that you have your cat spayed, even if she is a pretty Mau mix, because there are just plain too many homeless kitties out there.
2007-02-24 22:29:47 · answer #2 · answered by Killertiel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had plenty of pregnant cats in my life time. There is nothing to worry about. Since you can feel them moving, your cat should have them on time. 63 days is the average, but I've had cats that had theres sooner. And some later. If your cat don't have them by day 65, then I would call the vet.
2007-02-24 21:11:39 · answer #3 · answered by homeatlast2110 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are usually spot on , give or take 2-3 days each way.
2007-02-24 21:26:42 · answer #4 · answered by Calais 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure but i would keep checking with the vet just in case so it isn't a huge suprise, i would take a kitten but i already have alot of animals :) good luckâ¥
2007-02-24 20:59:55 · answer #5 · answered by equestrian♥babex2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's normal. When she starts looking for nice dark places to hide, that's when she about ready to have them
2007-02-24 20:59:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not necessarily its like a baby they kick around but the baby isnt big enough
2007-02-24 20:57:46 · answer #7 · answered by eab2802 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HI GRANDMA!!!!!!
2007-02-24 22:40:04 · answer #8 · answered by klk17 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋