I'd guess it'll be soon if her nipples are swollen. Her milk is coming in. Set up a box for her with an old blanket or towel. I used a plastic storage box. My foster had her first couple of babies on the floor and I transfered her and the babies to the box. She had the rest in the box and was comfortable there. (I'd actually set up 3 boxes and she still had them on the floor, go figure.) You should be feeding her kitten food now, she needs the extra nutrition. Kitten replacement formula (a little bit at a time) wouldn't hurt either. Other than that, just let her be so she doesn't stress out. Good luck!
2007-03-06 14:28:36
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answered by Anonymous
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If you can feel the babies moving, she is pretty far along. How long have you had her? Cats normally carry their litter around 63-65 days. If it has been a long time over this, you may want to think about getting her checked. If the cat got pregnant on the first heat, it could be having difficulty; otherwise, just watch her closely. When it is time to have the kittens, she will probably walk around, whining, crying loudly and finally, she'll find the right place and have them naturally. Eating more and sleeping more are completely normal. Make sure she has plenty of fresh water. Once she has the kittens, she will do her job unless something is wrong. You will be able to tell if she is taking care of them. Just don't let her go outside once she's had the kittens. I would hate to see her get run over or something and then you would have to raise the litter yourself. Good Luck!
2007-03-06 20:12:01
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answered by cathy c 2
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I have a cat who was pregnant, just keep an eye on her and if you can help it, don't pick her up too much. If you have to pick her up then do it as gently as you can, try picking her up just behind her front legs, so you don't pick her up from the belly. It takes about 62 to 63 days for the pregnancy to be complete, baby kittens will be born in that time. When did the male cat get her pregnant? It is from that time to 62 to 63 days. She may have them any day or week now, do keep an eye on her, though. That way you will know when she is going to have them. Also do not let her go outside once those kittens are born, just until they are eating on their own real good, I say about 5 weeks, maybe less, depends on how quickly they mature.
2007-03-06 20:14:30
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answered by Smurf 1
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Keep her inside so she will be a lot safer. Make sure she gets plenty to eat - remember, she's eating for five (give or take, depending on how many in the litter that is on the way).
Make sure she has a dark, soft, private place where she can give birth. Several years ago I was adopted by a pregnant alley cat, and she had her babies in my bathroom cabinet.
Other than that, just let Nature take her course.
As soon as the kitten are weaned, please get mama cat fixed.
2007-03-06 20:51:16
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answered by Killertiel 4
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my cat is pregnant and she eats a lot too. it;s normal get her a blanket she likes and put it in her favorite spot to have the kittens if she wants.The care and feeding of a pregnant cat will differ slightly, depending on whether the cat in question is an established household member or an adopted or fostered stray.
Stray and feral cats often give their last ounces of energy to the developing kittens they bear, because of the lack of proper food, care, and veterinary attention. Therefore stray pregnant cats will need special care.
2007-03-06 19:52:53
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answered by Anonymous
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Maybe within 2 weeks. Give her lots of nutritional foods and raw eggs are great too, good quality food and even kitten food is good too. Just make sure she has lots of hiding places where she can go, she will pick out the one she feels safest in.
2007-03-06 21:25:04
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answered by Calais 4
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Best advice:
Leave it alone.
Set up a box and a blanket where the cat likes to go, someplace private.
And then let nature take it's course. That's what we do with our barn cats, and the indoor cats, and we've never had a problem.
2007-03-06 19:57:12
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answered by eekerrs 3
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switch her to a cat food that is made for kittens, lactating females, and pregnant females. i used and use ( for the kittens) eagle pack for kittens and lactating females, it's ina purple bag. eagle pack is great stuff for all ages of life, its holistic, natural, awesome!!! they usually have really good bogo deals and what not. also, give her a nice box in a nice warm quiet room.... put her foid and her litter in their and make sure you are giving her good quality food. !!!
2007-03-06 22:53:43
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answered by Twilite 4
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you need to switch her to kitten chow for the added nutrients and keep her on it till she weans the kittens
2007-03-06 23:17:33
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answered by jjponytracks 2
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