I have a female cat and shes about 9 months old. she got out and i think she got pregnant, because now she has a big belly and her teats are getting noticable. Someone help me she is my baby and I want to make sure they all will be okay. I heard she could have a miscarriage, could this happen? How long is her gestation period? What should I do to help during labor? any advise would be greatly appreciated!!
2007-04-20 14:21:53 · 12 answers · asked by barr3lracr71 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Don't worry, she is mature enough and she will handle the delivery quite well. cats are amazingly strong animals in natural things like giving birth.
If the belly is already showing, I don't think she will have a miscarriage since she must be ready to deliver soon ( Cats deliver around 62 days). Just let her find her own spot to deliver, don't carry her around to places that you think that is more suitable. That will irritate her.
When she starts delivering, just sit by her , that will be enough.
One she have the kittens, do not handle them until their eyes open, unless it is perfectly necessary ,since there is a risk of her rejecting them due to the change of smell on the kitten.
Congratulations :)
2007-04-20 14:37:50 · answer #1 · answered by Ipek K 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Cats are great at giving birth and caring for their young. She will probably find a nice hiding place in the house when she is ready to give birth. The gestation period is about 9 weeks on average.
There is nothing you need to do during labor. Everything will be fine and your cat will take care of everything herself.
Good luck and if you give away the kittens, make sure they are weened from the mother (i.e. they are eating hard food and no longer require the teets) first.
2007-04-20 14:35:10 · answer #2 · answered by mnid007 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
none of my cats ever had a miscarriage except for one because she got hurt. I think cats are pregnant for about 6 weeks. When my cat would go into labor I would just make sure she was in a safe, comfortable spot to have her kittens and sit with her. If the spot you put her in is different than the one she picks she'll try to go back to it but if it's not safe for the babies, keep her in a safe, quiet spot thats private. If she has trouble keeping up with cleaning the babies I always helped out by using a dishrag and wiping the stuff off of the babies face, cause if they don't get that first breath soon after birth they will die. Just make sure she's comfy, keep water in the room with her, she may get up from time to time, and keep the area calm and quiet. If she has problems call your vet. The babies are'nt born quick it can take a whole day for her to have all of them and she may start panting, just rub water on her belly and face and use your finger to let her lick water off of it for a drink.
2007-04-20 15:46:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very hard to tell if a cat is pregnant untill a few weeks before they give birth !! The first sign is their nipples will swell. The normal gestation for a cat is 9 weeks 3 days.
If you are able to handle her.
Look at her belly, if around her nipples they are rather pink then is a sign she is pregnant.
you can also get a vet scan if u wanna find out with out going to the vet earlier here it is
1.Check to see if her nipples are larger.
2.Feel her tummy to see if you feel a sort of swelling and small lumps the size of walnuts.
3.When a cat becomes pregnant, her demeanor may change. Pregnant cats become very affectionate. Most cats start to really love their tummies massaged when pregnant.
4,Stand back and look at your cat's overall shape. From the side, pregnant cats frequently look a little swayback with a slightly distended tummy. From the top looking down at the cat, a pregnant cat's tummy is frequently distended slightly more than halfway from the neck to the tail. This look has been compared to the posture of a burro. If your cat's profile has changed from normal to burro, she might be pregnant.
2007-04-20 14:27:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
her gestation period is 58 to 63 days
you just need to treat her normally cats do not like to be smothered in love too much
she will need a boz lined with blankets and sheets and then you shouldnt worry about a miscarriage it doesnt happen a lot. if you have no experience in birthing you will need to call a vet and have them give you instructions since its very hard to do step by stpe instuctions on what you shoudl do while your cat is giving brith online
i have birthed many litters of both cats and dogs and it can take up to many hours i remeber one time i sat there for 5 hours delivering them.
i hope that all goes well and any other questions feel free to ask!
lots of luck!
2007-04-20 14:33:51 · answer #5 · answered by ScreamMeALullabyy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to the vet if you are worried about her. Have a check-up done and see if they can tell when she may be due. When it's time for her to have them, make sure she has a clean, quiet place to have her babies. She may not want you around when it's happening so if she acts aggressively, as they can sometimes do, just leave her to it. For most it comes naturally. If she does allow you to be in the room when she is having them, sit quietly but let her do all the work unless she seems to need help.
The vet can tell you more about what you can do for her and how to deal with it.
2007-04-24 06:53:14 · answer #6 · answered by Jen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the cat to the vet to have her checked out, first of all. One of the best things you can do is make sure she stays healthy. Labour signs include restlessness, demands for attention more than usual, kneading carpets with her claws and/or shredding newspaper. Create a safe warm place for her to have her kittens. Put shredded paper or some old towels in a basket or box in a quiet corner, keep her litter box nearby and make sure she has plenty of water.
2007-04-20 14:28:08 · answer #7 · answered by Blue Jean 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
See your vet with the cat and he will explain everything to you. It's not a good thing for a cat under a year old to have kittens. Your vet will tell you what you need to do if you need to intervene.
2007-04-21 00:50:23 · answer #8 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you have to do is keep her inside, in the basement away from any other animals love her to death and she will do the rest, miscarriages are not normal but she will take such care you will not believe it we just had 5 jet black kittens and one orange tabby, cant figure it out the tabby is getting more milk than the other so we keep her away until the others get fed, get her fixed and keep her in the house from now on. she will live for 18 to 20 years and love staying inside. to many dangers out there its not like it was 25 years ago. good luck send me a kitten
2007-04-20 14:30:40 · answer #9 · answered by t-bone 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
53-60 days is the usual gestation. 'Miscarriages' in cats are uncommon.
2007-04-20 14:28:25 · answer #10 · answered by Maggie E 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋