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Pregnant Cat Symptoms

Pregnant cat symptoms is a topic that generates a surprising number of questions to the veterinarian. Most kitties, except those in catteries, tend to care for themselves during pregnancy, have their kittens and care for them, and barely ever look to humans for any help whatsoever. In fact, if we intervene, a cat's labor can even be halted temporarily by our presence.

For that reason, I generally tell nervous cat owners to make a soft, comfortable "bed" in a quiet, dark place for the expectant cat. However, I quickly add that you should not be surprised if she doesn't use it. Cats like to go off alone, on their own, to have their kittens.

If your cat is giving birth in your house and you can't resist the urge to peek, try to stay as far away as you can and be very, very quiet. Keep the lights off and keep the area as dark as possible.

In response to the many questions I receive about cat pregnancy and birth of kittens, I have written this section of the website to cover this aspect of cat health and behavior.

You will find questions and answers from readers at the bottom of the page. They should give you additional information about the subject of cats giving birth.

Enjoy reading and send in any questions you may have and certainly if you have pictures of pregnant kitties or newborn kittens, I highly welcome them.

What Other Visitors Have Asked

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Pregnancy Issues: mother cat "mourns" after kittens given away QUESTION:

We have a 2 year old cat. The first litter consisted of 4 kittnes, they all died. We were not home when she gave birth, but she brought ...

Pregnant Cat. Is She or Isn't She? QUESTION

My cat was bred on June 11

The male cat did mount her and she screamed as though she was fertilized..(i guess you could say)

And i ...

Pregnant Cat QUESTION

I have a cat that had 4 babies but keeps moving around and looks like she is going to gag or has hicups. Also her back is moving. Is she ...

Cat in Heat QUESTION

My cat was spayed in June. The vet didn't remove anything, but tied the tubes. Now, end of August, she is in heat. I thought the surgery ...

Cat Pregnancy How soon after having kittens can mama kitty get pregnant again?

VERY QUICKLY. Don't be fooled by the myth that as long as she is nursing the kittens,...

Why is my cat's vagina bleeding? QUESTION:

I have a cat who is about nine months old. Her vagina is bleeding! What could it be?

ANSWER:

If she has not been spayed, it could ...

Nursing Cat now has no kitties. QUESTION

My cat had been nursing for about 7 weeks and now all the kitties have been given away. I am now wondering if maybe they were still to young ...

cat mating problem QUESTION

I have a big problem with me cat and it is something I have never seen and it seems very unnatural. I have 2 cats, one male and one female ...

After Cat Birthing... QUESTION

Cat gave birth last night ,she would not move off the BRAND new couch,so we layed down plastic and a blanket and there she had them. Today ...

Pregnant cat QUESTION:

I have 2 cats, one is about 5 years(Candi) old and she's fixed, the other one is younger (Diva) and pregnant. When we got the Diva it took ...

Pregnancy in a Cat QUESTION

We recently had a stray come up to our porch . She is beautiful . we have fed her and taught her how to use a litter box on the porch. I ...

Pregnant Cat Giving Birth QUESTION:

My cat broke her waters. How long will it be till second stages?

Sarah

Dear Sarah,

It happens so quickly that most owners don'...

Pregnant Cat Symptoms QUESTION:

I have a cat that is going to give birth. How can I tell when she is ready?

Thank you,
Patty

Dear Patty,

Pregnant cat ...

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