My cat just had a litter of kittens about 12 weeks ago. She is an outdoor/indoor cat, and gets pregnent very often. We want to get her fixed, but not if she is pregnent again. How can we tell if she is pregnent??
2007-10-07 11:49:16 · 6 answers · asked by Kay-Cody 0918 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
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.
It’s important for you to notice that your cat is pregnant as early as possible. This allows you time to study how cats react during pregnancies and be best prepared for delivery. In the days leading up to delivery, you want to be sure to prepare a soft place for your mother cat to give birth and another place for her kittens to sleep. The birthing process is often a messy one, but the mother typically will take care of it. You should monitor the newborns as soon as you realize the mother has given birth in order to make sure they’re clean and healthy and that the mother is okay.
2007-10-07 11:54:25 · answer #1 · answered by ziggy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had a cat that had a litter then got pregnant again when her first litter was only 6 weeks.has your femae been going in heat every 10 days or so then suddenly doesnt seem to be in heat?other then that you wont be able to tell if shes pregnant until she begins to show around 4 weeks pregnant depending on her size could be 6 weeks cats are pregnant for 63 days give or take a few days.
2007-10-07 11:58:38 · answer #2 · answered by kittyn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you take her to a vet, alot of the time they can feel her tummy if she is far enough along and tell you. Also, her nipples will get pinker. BTW, a cat can be fixed while she is pregnant, if that is an option for you.
2007-10-07 11:53:56 · answer #3 · answered by chiwawa 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
well they tend to be inactive lazy always sleeping over eating and there belly kinda enlarges
and dont want the cat to be pregnant again keep her in doors
2007-10-07 12:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by abeer E 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her spayed NOW...even if she is pregnant you can spay her. The world does not need MORE kittens! Why did you not get her spayed BEFORE she had any litters?? Please be responsible owners..and if you cannot afford to spay her and give her the medical care she needs then give her to owners who can.
2007-10-07 14:45:38 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take her to the vet right away, don't let her be pregnant again!
2007-10-07 15:04:00 · answer #6 · answered by Flatpaw 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋