I have a cat that is two years old. She has not been spayed and I know i should get her done. She got out of the house 3-4weeks ago and again 4 days ago and she now have pinkish nipples and i just wanted to know if she could be pregnant? I will take her to the vets but im away tomorrow till sunday so any imformation would be good. My neighbour is looking after my cat while im away so she will be looked after.My cat never goes out and as she went out twice for about 48 each time im worried. Any advice would be great but no horrible coments please.
I love my cat dearly and want the best for her, i cant get her in the vets today i have rung to see if i could so please help.
2007-02-26 23:27:27 · 11 answers · asked by Pinkflower 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
I have an appointment for her tomorrow morning at 9.20am. So hopefully i will beable to know allitle more. If she is not pregnant then she will be booked in to get spayed next week.
2007-02-26 23:37:18 · update #1
Yes, it definitely sounds like she's pregnant. Getting her to the vet for a check-up is the right idea. :)
If she is pregnant, you basically have two options: You can let her have the kittens, or you can have her spayed during pregnancy, thereby also aborting the kittens. I know the second option sounds horrible, but it can be the best idea if there's reason to think your cat might have problems during pregnancy (though, at two, she's at least not to young). Also, there are already so many unwanted kittens in the world and millions of healthy animals have to be put down...
However, if you don't want to do that (which is perfectly understandable), you have to start looking into proper care of a pregnant cat. Firstly, try to set aside some money for vet expenses. Also, have a look at these articles:
http://cats.about.com/od/reproduction/a/pregonlne_one.htm
http://cats.about.com/od/newbornkittens/Newborn_Kittens_Orphans_Feral_Litters.htm
The first is about caring for a pregnant cat and the second about caring for newborn kittens. (You should start looking for potential adopters early, unless you want to keep the kittens yourself.)
Talk to the vet about how old the kittens have to be before their mama can be spayed - most vets say about 8 weeks, since they're old enough to be without mama for a day then.
Watch your cat very closely after birth - she might go into heat again quickly, and if she manages to get out again, she could get pregnant a second time - two pregnancies closely after each other would be very, very bad for her health. Get her spayed as soon as the vet says it's okay.
Good luck to you and your kitty! :)
2007-02-26 23:38:31 · answer #1 · answered by Ms. S 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your cat is most likely pregnant. You should reconsider getting her spayed until after she has her kittens because that is a horrible thought that you would want to abort them. It takes 62 days before they are born. Then, six weeks for them to learn to be on their own. I'm sure if your vet tells you that she is definetely pregnant, he will also try to help you find homes for them, if you ask. You can post it on their bulletin board right in their office and other offices as well. There are alot of cat lovers out there and no matter what everybody else says, there is always going to be people out there wanting a new baby for their family. You can always get your cat fixed shortly after her giving birth to her babies (1-2 weeks). She will keep her milk for her babies until they are ready to be weaned. Think about it seriously before you decide to willingly kill the little babies that could be growing inside of her by getting her spayed while being pregnant.
2007-02-27 01:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by grizzly girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats have a gestation period of 63-68 days. If she's 3-4 weeks along, then she would be showing some signs. Sounds like you're going to have a busy household in the next couple of months. Good luck!!
Blessings
2007-02-26 23:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by Silverwolf 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well by this time you have about 3 weeks untill she has some kittens! there is nothing you or the vet can do she will be ok just get her spayed after that!
2007-02-27 02:12:43 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well cats get that way when they go in heat. Yes I think she is pregnant. She will be fine until next week. Good luck.
2007-02-26 23:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by redhotboxsoxfan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh it does sound like she is pregnant, I think its nice to let your cat have one lot of babies so that they can experience mother hood, i let my cat have one litter then I had her done, take her to the vets and see what they say, oh good luck, you could have some wonderful babies running around soon, oh I would be so excited, sorry i am a huge cat lover!!! good luck anyway
2007-02-27 00:21:19 · answer #6 · answered by hnccctalh 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
If she is pregnant, you have to get her to the Vet as soon as passable. If you do not want her to have kittens, The Vet can take care of that for you.
Good Luck.
2007-02-26 23:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by eyes_of_iceblue 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she is, by now she will look like she has gained weight, but don't worry she will be fine i have two female cats good luck
2007-02-26 23:36:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she is pregnant. Is her belly getting larger?
2007-02-26 23:30:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, she's almost definately pregnant. Congratulations! =]
2007-03-02 09:00:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋