shes been acting really weird like for example before i could carry her and she wouldnt do anythig, but now if i do she'll start to move around and if i touch her stomach she'll try and bite me. im afraid that she is pregnant because she isnt spayed and she is a wild cat.
Im guessing shes around 6 or 7 months old.
2007-02-25 15:18:31 · 18 answers · asked by N 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
if she were to have kittens would it be ok for her because she is only 6 to 7 months
oh and as one of the answers says that its because she probably isnt eating alot, she eats a lot so it isnt that
2007-02-25 15:51:23 · update #1
Take her to the vet and have her checked out, and definitely get her spayed. There are already too many cats/kittens awaiting adoption at overfilled shelters. If she is pregnant, spaying will fix that, and if she's not, it will keep it that way. If she isn't pregnant, she should still get checked out by a vet in case something else is wrong, and if she hasn't gotten her shots yet, it's a great time to get started.
2007-03-05 03:08:06 · answer #1 · answered by L S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is wait, you can take her to the vet and get him or her to check her out, but that'll cost money. If she is, she'll start to show as stated in one of the other answers, if not, she won't. Now this depends on if you want to have the kittens or abort them, if you want them, wait awhile and keep her inside, if she has kittens great, then you can get her spayed, if not, you can get her spayed (look up gestation to be sure, I don't know what it is). If you don't want kittens, above person is right, you can have her spayed while pregnant and the vet will abort, but it'll be more expensive. Just remember if you decide to have the kittens (if she's pregnant) you'll have to find homes for up to 11 kittens (usually less, but that's the max). If it is worms she'll probably be licking at her butt more than often, and you'd see little white bits around her anus. Also often cats with worms will puke. A little pill will take care of worms. I would really reccommend taking her to the vet though, because a tender stomach can be a sign of other problems too.
2007-02-25 23:43:27 · answer #2 · answered by kodak_2057 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats CAN and DO go into heat cycles as early as 5 months. Five months is less common, but 6 months and up is fair game for heat cycles.
If you suspect she is pregnant, have your vet confirm it. However, it could be she has something foreign stuck under the skin if she is an outdoor cat. Most cats don't show physical irritation or sensitivity simply because they are pregnant.
Take her by the nap of the neck to restrain her and have a look at her tummy. Lightly run your fingers over the area of sensitivity to denote if any lumps are present. Also look for any reddening of skin. Sometimes cats can get a nail stuck under the skin and it will become abcessed.
Watch her eating/drinking patterns and her potty box. Cats can go without food for extended periods, but they WILL drink water barring any unforseen medical problems. Her stools can also show a variety of clues; worms, bloody residue, poisonings, etc.
If possible, keep her inside and isolated for several days so she can be watched and also feel safe.
2007-03-05 10:03:37 · answer #3 · answered by meg_an_728 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Best thing to do is go get her spayed at a low cost high volume clinic by a vet who has been doing spays for years-- having the most experience and the lowest cost (usually only $30 average cost).
If she is in heat or preganant-- the spay will take care of it, as it is a total hysterectomy (both ovaries and uterus removed)..
Dont take a chance of her getting preganant or it advancing and get her spayed.
It is breeding season right now-- so if she is wild and outside it is inevitable-- so make that appointmnent now.
Touching her stomach and her reacting usually is not a sign of preganacy-- she may just not like to be touched-- and act moody.
The best way to know she is preganant is that they start to "show" (sides become enlarged) when they are 4 weeks along. earlier than that-- its too hard to tell. so do not wait that long-- just get it taken care of now. good luck.
2007-02-25 23:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by urbanvet.com 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
IF YOUR CAT IS PREGNANT:
-she will become somewhat more affectionate
-she will hide in dark areas such as:closets for example
-her nipples will be a larger than before and pink
-her stomach (the area between the thighs) will be lumpy
-her appetite will increase
IF YOUR CAT HAS WORMS:
-you should check her stool (worms sometimes crawl out or pass through her with her stool)
-You need to get her de-wormed A.S.A.P
-you could catch certain types of worms cats have like cocsidia (dont know how to spell it but thats how you say it) they look like rice or sesame seeds and usually can be found in the anal area
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.......
*in conclusion GET YOUR CAT TO A VET........
hope ive helped
GOOD LUCK!!!!!
2007-03-03 20:17:33 · answer #5 · answered by hunnyhunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 3 cats at home who are the same way. One in particular was a very sickly baby with running eyes and very skinny. Now as she has grown up, she is getting fatter and we were told she was pregnant, but she hasn't had any kittens or shown any other signs of it. She is very loving and is constantly hungry. I do believe this is because of her not getting enough food as a small kitten.
2007-02-25 23:35:23 · answer #6 · answered by Moonshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet. It's not a good idea for a cat to have kittens under a year old. They often do not know how to care for them properly or the kittens many times dont live.
2007-02-26 09:00:24 · answer #7 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my cat was pregnant for about a long time she might have a big belly don't touch it or it might harm the kitten inside. make sure you give her WARM MILK! and dry cat food. its OK if you don't go to the vet for anything make sure your cat sleeps warm and cozy.if she starts meowing a LOT that means she is ready 4 the kitten. make sure you put her in a dark place like under bed. then in about 2 hours u will have a surprise!
2007-03-05 16:45:19 · answer #8 · answered by pacific 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a good chance, it could also be worms. Take her to your vet and get them to check her out to make sure she is ok. Watch how much she eats and drinks as well. If shes not pregnant, it might be a good idea to spay her.
Good Luck. I love cats, I have 2 Max and Andy, they are like family to me!! :)
2007-02-25 23:21:54 · answer #9 · answered by SummerLovin' 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She probably is pregnant cause I've seen cats do that and usually they ended up having kittens!!!!Get all kitten supplies(cloths,heater on, etc.) on hand!! Dont be surprised when she has kitts and be READY!!
2007-02-25 23:24:59 · answer #10 · answered by d я э э α ☆ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋