im not sure if my cat is preagnant its stomch is big and shes not eating that much how can i tell?

Question

her stomach is bigger,her niples arent see able there not getting bigger

Answer 1

most pregnant Kitty's Will increase their food intake while there pregnant if she's not eating she may have other problems if the eating problem continues then you need to see a vet to determine if theirs another problem worms can make the tummy swell and bowel blockage can as well

Answer 2

There are certain signs you can look for to determine whether your cat is pregnant. You will notice a significant weight gain in your cat, particularly in the abdominal area. Weight gain, however, typically doesn’t appear until the fifth week or so of the pregnancy. You’ll also notice your cat may experience morning sickness. This is quite similar to morning sickness in human women. Cats experience morning sickness because their bodies aren’t used to larger uterine organs. You’ll also notice that your cat’s nipples will begin to grow. This typically will happen by the sixth week of the pregnancy. Her nipples will become soft and pink, and they’ll fill with milk.



Your pregnant cat will start eating a lot more and demanding a lot more food. After all, it’s eating for more than just one! A pregnant cat likely won’t start eating more, however, until just a few days before delivery. So when this starts to happen, you can be assured that she’s about to give birth.


Further, you’ll notice your cat behaving a bit differently than you’re accustomed to. Pregnant cats are normally quieter and more loving than they are when they aren’t pregnant. Also, you can count on seeing the kittens in the uterus area within a week of delivery. This sometimes freaks some owners out, but it’s normal.

Answer 3

I took in a stray cat and in a few weeks I noticed her belly getting very tight. Because she's a small cat, 5-6 lbs. I figured her to not be adult size and too young to be pregnant. She ate a lot, and I guessed that to be because she'd been on the street a while. Then I awoke one morning to the sound of mewing kittens. If her stomach is big, and she's not spayed, she probably is. Take her to the vet.

Answer 4

Since you didn't mention it, I'm assuming she still needs to be spayed. Please spay your cat! You only need to walk into any animal shelter to see the many cats/kittens that are there because of unwanted litters. In addition, there are many health benefits to having your cat spayed.

Also, since you think she might be pregnant, I would assume you let your cat outside. I would encourage you to keep her inside. Cats are predators, and can be destructive to the environment and putting them outside subjects them to many illnesses and other dangers.

So, if she's not pregnant, there's probably something she's picked up outside that she needs medical treatment for. Either way, a vet visit is the best solution.

Answer 5

An enlarged stomach could be a sign of worms. Most cats get them and it's nothing to worry to much about. You can take her to the vet and they can give her some liquid dewormer that will kill the worms.

Also, have you changed her food recently? Many cats will get bloated and gassy if you suddenly change their food.

Answer 6

Is she an indoor/outdoor cat? What kind of food do you provide for her and how often? Do you give her people food? How active is she? I doubt she is pregnant but it sounds like she may have stomach trouble or has just become overweight. Consider seeing a vet.

Answer 7

go to the vet and take your cat with you they should be able to tell or maybe examine the urine for some pregnancy hormones. If its not pregnancy they you will already be at the right place since something is probably wrong. If it is pregnancy ask the vet if the cats diet should be changed to something special.

Answer 8

If her abdomen is enlarged, but her mammary glands are not swelling there is a possibilty she can have pus/infection in her uterus (called pyometra). This can be fatal! Please bring her to a vet ASAP. If this is the case, they can perform an emergency spay.

If she is pregnant you can decide whether or not you want to keep the kittens and either get her spayed before she has them, or get good information on kitten care and schedule her to be spayed after she delivers them.

Answer 9

Let the vet check her out instead of guessing what might be wrong. It could be a growth or a bladder problem. Better to be safe instead of sorry. Good Luck!

Answer 10

Take her to a vet and have her checked out and while your there have her spayed so there won't be any future accidental pregnancies. There are way too many homeless cats and dogs out there for you to let your cat roam around un-fixed.